Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Austin, TX
A used car can look perfect and still hide expensive problems. Before you buy, Austin Auto Repair Pros inspects it where it sits — engine, brakes, suspension, fluids, leaks, and a scan-tool check — and gives you an honest, independent report. Call (737) 204-4596.
Don’t Buy Someone Else’s Problem
The Austin used-car market moves fast, and a private seller or dealer isn’t going to volunteer what’s wrong. A clean-looking car can have worn brakes, a developing oil leak, a hidden fault code cleared right before the test drive, or suspension wear you’d never spot in a parking-lot glance.
A pre-purchase inspection is cheap insurance. We meet you (or the seller) at the car, go through it methodically, and tell you what we find — so you can negotiate, walk away, or buy with confidence. We’re independent: we work for you, not the seller.
Found a car you like? Have the seller hold it for an hour and call (737) 204-4596. We come to where the car is.
What the Inspection Covers
A thorough walk-through of the things that cost real money:
- Engine condition, leaks & fluids
- Scan-tool check for stored/pending codes
- Brakes, pads & rotors
- Suspension & steering wear
- Tires & alignment indicators
- Battery & charging system
- Cooling system & belts/hoses
- Visible signs of prior damage or repair
What You Get
A plain-English rundown of the car’s condition: what’s solid, what needs attention soon, and any red flags that should affect the price — or your decision. If something needs fixing after you buy, we can often handle it through our mobile mechanic service.
How to Set It Up
- Send us the listing. Year, make, model, and where the car is located.
- Coordinate access. Ask the seller for about an hour with the vehicle.
- We inspect on-site. Methodical check plus a scan-tool pull.
- Get your report. Honest findings so you can decide.
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Austin, TX FAQs
Where do you do the inspection?
At the car. We meet you or the seller at the vehicle’s location anywhere in the Austin metro, so you do not have to move a car you do not own yet.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
Typically under an hour for most vehicles, depending on access and condition. We ask the seller to allow about that much time with the car.
Will you tell me if I should walk away?
Yes. We are independent and work for you. If the car has problems that outweigh the price, we will tell you plainly so you can negotiate or pass.
Can you check for hidden fault codes?
Yes. We connect a scan tool to pull stored and pending codes, which can reveal issues a seller may have cleared before showing the car.
Do you inspect cars at dealerships too?
Yes, as long as the dealer allows an independent inspection, which most reputable ones do. Let us know the location and we will coordinate.