ALBUQUERQUE PRE-PURCHASE CAR INSPECTION

Pre-purchase Car Inspection At Mobile Auto Truck Repair Lincoln

Pre-Purchase Car Installation service near Lincoln NM: Purchasing a car is a big investment, second next to purchasing a home. When you are in the market for a used vehicle you want to make sure that you get a thorough inspection of the vehicle prior to purchasing. The best way to do this is by taking it to a quality independent mechanic, someone who knows the vehicle inside and out and can tell you the condition the vehicle is in. Most private sellers and used dealerships may know little or next to nothing about the car they are selling. Call today to Mobile Auto Truck Repair Lincoln, get a fair and unbiased assessment before you make a used vehicle purchase.

What Is A Pre-purchase Inspection?

Pre-Purchase Car Installation service near Lincoln NM:

At Mobile Auto Truck Repair Lincoln, we do a full 360 inspection of the car. We will thoroughly examine the mechanical, electrical and safety aspects of the vehicle. This includes reviewing the shape of the tires & brakes, inspecting under the hood for any leaks, checking for any potential flood or fire damage, inspecting the suspension and transmission plus much much more. We then present you with the issues we find and give you an overall idea of the current condition of the vehicle. This gives you an idea of what will need to be fixed immediately and any future issues that may arise. You can then take the information from your pre-purchase inspection back to the seller and request a price savings for any future work you will need to have done or move on to another vehicle. The process takes roughly a couple hours and can usually be done without an appointment dependent upon availability.

A Lincoln NM You Can Trust

With a fully trained crew of employees, Mobile Auto Truck Repair Lincoln has over 30 years of experience in German automotive technology, so rest assured, your vehicle is in good hands when you choose Mobile Auto Truck Repair Lincoln for your European auto repairs and service.

We provide quality service with fair pricing on all our Lincoln auto services. Our Plainfield location is conveniently located near Lincoln NM.

The Ultimate Pre Purchase Inspection Checklist : For Used Cars

Pre-Purchase Inspection means thoroughly inspecting the exterior body and functioning of all components of the car you are planning to buy for flaws or drawbacks, & judging if or not it’s a good buy. It can be done yourself, by a mechanic or a pre-purchase inspection service.

A Pre-Purchase Inspection is the most important step of buying a pre-owned car, since it helps you ascertain whether the car you are planning to buy, works properly. Honestly, you don’t later want to be spending loads of money on maintenance and repairs, on a recently bought car.

The Checklist That Answers All

Here’s a complete checklist of some points you can manually perform to do a Pre-Purchase Inspection of a Used Car:-

1) Inspect the Car in for Scratches

Inspect the car in broad daylight to make sure that each and every inch of the exterior is readily visible to you. Any discrepancies in the paint coat suggest that the car has had scuffs and scratches repainted, but make sure to check if it was involved in any major accidents and has had certain parts replaced & any part replacements are shown on the Registration Certificate.

2) Check Working of Electronics Thoroughly

Let’s start with the easier bits, the electrical system for instance. Make sure that the electrical equipment responds to every command. The indicators, external fold-able mirrors, music system, power windows etc. should work properly. It tends to get really hot in our subcontinent during summers, so you want to make sure that the air conditioner works to your satisfaction on a sultry summer day.

3) Check For Leakages & Battery Problems

Check around the battery terminal to make sure there’s no wear and tear. After you have taken a thorough test drive, park the car & wait for upto half an hour to check for any leakages.

4) Listen for any Noise During the Test Drive

During the initial part of the test drive, switch off the music system, open the windows & listen for any sound of noise coming from the car. It might suggest trouble with suspension or any other component.

5) Check the Engine for any Trouble

The engine shouldn’t make any knocking sound, which indicates that there is a problem with the car. Neither should it misfire, which you can pick-up by the loss of acceleration when pressing the pedal or vibrations of the dashboard. If there is any kind of smoke emitting out of the back end of the car, you might want to get a professional opinion on the engine.

6) Test the Brakes

Don’t be shy to brake aggressively & test out the brakes. Your life depends on these brakes & you want to make sure that they are in perfect working condition.

7) Condition of Tires

Make sure that the tyres are in a good condition with deep enough threads. In case that rubber is going bald, you can in the very least bargain down the car price.

8) Check the Odometer Reading carefully.

Check the odometer reading of the car carefully. Odometer tampering is a highly common practice, and if the readings don’t correspond to the car’s condition, you might want to give the regular car service center a phone call for details.

9) Car’s Maintenance History

Ask the owner for details of any repair work done on the vehicle and the car’s service book, which will give you a detailed insight into the car’s maintenance history.

10) Legal Documents

For a complete legal transaction of the car to your name, make sure the following documents are transferred to your name or are received by you:-

• Registration Certificate (Rc):

The original RC should be transferred to your name. This is what legally certifies that the ownership of the car has been transferred over to you.

• Insurance Papers :

The insurance also needs to be transferred to your name for you to claim it in case of any eventuality. Make sure that the insurance is valid for at least another month to ensure smooth transaction of the RC.

• No Objection Certificate (Noc):

In case the loan on the car has already been cleared, ask for the NOC or the Loan Repayment and Foreclosure Statement.

• Original Purchase Invoice :

The original purchase invoice of the vehicle is another vital document that you want in your possession.