Repair Lane

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Before you buy a used car, we inspect it top to bottom — engine, transmission, frame, accident evidence, computer history — and give you an honest written verdict.

Difficulty: moderate~12 hrs1–2 hours
Estimated total
$120–260
Parts$0
Labor$120–260
Labor time12 hrs

Diagnostic pricing covers testing and identification of the problem. Repair parts and labor are quoted separately.

Repair costs are not included unless separately selected.

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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

An independent technician examines the vehicle you're thinking of buying: full lift inspection for rust, leaks, and accident repair evidence, a computer scan for stored and erased-code clues, a road test, and a check of every major system. You get a written report and a straight answer about what the car needs now and what it will need soon — before you hand over your money.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Buying a used car from a dealer or private seller
  • Deal seems good but you want to be sure
  • Seller says 'it just needs a little work'
  • Buying a car sight-unseen or from out of town
  • Want negotiating leverage backed by facts
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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