Pre-purchase Used Car Inspection in San Francisco

A very common auto service of Mobile Mechanic Pros San Francisco is the pre-purchase vehicle inspection by our ASE certified mechanics. The reason for that is that service can potentially save a good deal of cash for our clients when they opt to purchase a used car. Many men and women make the serious mistake of simply purchasing a vehicle following a brief test drive and according to a few superficial checks. It is clear your mechanic skills are much less comprehensive you could carry out such a task by yourself, so do not hesitate to reach out to us so that we could send an experienced mechanic to inspect the automobile.

Why do I need a used car inspection mechanic service?

After you have decided you rate the automobile that you intend to buy, it is very important to do routine inspection checks to determine if it is a peach or a lemon. Based on just a couple of visual signs it’s all but impossible to decide if this particular automobile is a wise investment for you or even a complete waste of money. The ideal choice is to call a professional mobile mechanic to carry out a thorough review of the automobile, that way you may make a pretty safe decision.

This is particularly important when you want to buy a car from a different part of the country and you have no way to test it yourself. In such situations a certified mobile mechanic may be a massive help to carry out the necessary inspection tasks and generate a complete inspection report for you about the automobile.

Having a mobile used vehicle inspection is particularly suitable for all parties. The inspection can be carried out at the seller’s office and the inspection report itself can also be written the exact same day and shared with all the potential buyer.

Needless to say, this report puts you at a much better position when you are negotiating the purchase price of the used car. This way you will have a tangible point of reference when negotiating with the vendor, often being able to decrease the original cost simply based on possible future auto repair tasks that have been not considered without a prior used car inspection.

At Mobile Mechanic Pros San Francisco we have several years of expertise in used automobile inspections, so you can call us with confidence if you want to order this type of service.

About how long can a used automobile inspection take?

As you could guess, this is dependent upon the reason of the state inspection and the make and model of the automobile, but in most cases a pre-purchase car inspection takes between 1,5 and 3,5 hours. The static checks can be done in much less time, but part of this inspection is a test drive by the mobile mechanic at various driving situations which require some more time. Bear in mind, that the buyer doesn’t need to be present at the review, because our mobile mechanic will discuss a comprehensive report about it later which contains all the necessary info.

What is covered by the used car inspection?

We carry out all the needed checks to find out the general state of the automobile. Mobile Mechanic Pros San Francisco takes care about the following inspection items (determined by the exact inspection package you ask for):

– Signs of tire wear

– Potentially hidden problems of this body and frame (past accidents, not reported repairs)

– Diagnostics on error codes

– Assessing visual paint problems (scratches, dents, minor rust)

– State of the wheel and tire alignment

– Earlier flood damage

– Earlier fire damage

– Engine and Transmission issues

– Proper condition of accessories (AC, headlights, additional electric items)

– Various fluid leaks

– Elements of the vehicle’s braking system

– Steering and suspension

– Exhaust system functionality and state

– Assessing the underbody for symptoms of any rust or other damage kinds

– Automobile glass evaluation

– General road evaluation in a variety of situations

All in all our certified mechanics perform a thorough check of the car to make sure it is a wise purchase for you and also to provide you with a very clear view about the value of the vehicle.

How much does a pre-purchase vehicle inspection really cost?

Generally it ranges between $110 and $240 based upon the make and model. We suggest you to get in touch with us so that we can give you an exact quote which covers all the inspection service you want.

How do I order a used vehicle inspection?

You can request this mechanic service by contacting Mobile Mechanic Pros San Francisco through telephone or using the dedicated contact form on the right side of the webpage. We are available 7 days a week and typically can take requests 24-36 hours beforehand.