Pre-purchase inspection
A full inspection before you buy a used car.
How soon does it need to be in?
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What is included
Bring it in before you sign. We check it top to bottom and give you a written report, so you know what you are buying and what it will cost to keep.
- Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension and tires
- Look for leaks, rust and accident repair
- Scan for stored codes
- Road test
- A written report of what is wrong now and what is coming
When to book
- You found a used car you like and have not signed yet
- The seller says it is in great shape
- It is a private sale with no warranty
- You want to know what it will need in the next year
How it works at John's.
No surprises. You know what it needs and what it costs before we start.
John's Auto CareService order
- 1
Tell us what is going on
Request a time here, call, or use our after-hours drop-off.
- 2
We find the cause
We test before we replace, then show you what we found.
- 3
You say yes first
The price comes broken down. Nothing gets done without your yes.
Nothing starts without your yes.
A good shop earns your trust.
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What do you check in a pre-purchase inspection?
Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, tires, leaks, rust and any stored codes, plus a road test. You get a written report with what is wrong now and what it will need soon, so you can negotiate or walk away.