Pre-Purchase Inspections

Below is an overview of what our general Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) includes. Specific items may vary slightly depending on the make and model of the vehicle.

    • Body Panel Colors Match.

    • Seams at Trunk/Hood Aligned.

    • Free of Body Dents.

    • Free of Scratches/Paint Chips.

    • Lights (headlights, tail lights, brake, high beams, reverse, fog, sidemarker, hazard, license plate, interior, signals).

    • No Frame Damage/Crumpling.

    • Engine Mounts.

    • Transmission Mounts.

    • Doors Open/Close/Locks/Trunk.

    • Windows Operated Properly/Sunroof.

    • [] Mirrors.

    • [] Windshield Free of Cracks.

    • Air Conditioning.

    • Heater.

    • Blower Motor (all speeds).

    • Horn.

    • CEL/Pending Codes.

    • CEL functioning properly.

    • Keyless Entry/Alarm.

    • Interior Free of Holes/Rips/Tears/Excessive Wear/Fading.

    • Seatbelts.

    • Radio/Stereo/Speakers Work Properly.

    • Body Bushings Not Torn.

    • Ball Joints Not Torn/No Play.

    • Strut Mounts.

    • Upper Control Arms.

    • Lower Control Arms.

    • Sway Bar Bushings/Links.

    • Vehicle Rests Levelly.

    • Steering Column.

    • Tie Rods.

    • Wheel Bearings.

    • CV Boots Not Torn

    • Oil Level/Oil Filter.

    • Radiator Free of Leaks.

    • Coolant Level.

    • Transmission Fluid.

    • Transfer Case Fluid.

    • Power Steering Fluid.

    • Drive Belt.

    • Battery Terminals Free of Corrosion.

    • Air Filter.

    • Fuel Lines.

    • Exhaust Clamp.

    • Free of Smoke When Running.

    • Free of Fluid Leaks.

    • Free of Odors When Running.

    • Wheels Have No Cracks/Dents.

    • Wheel Nuts.

    • Tire Tread/Wear.

    • Tire Pressure.

    • Valve Stems.

    • TPMS.

    • Brake Pads.

    • Brake Rotors.

    • Brake Fluid.

    • Brake Lines.

    • Spare Tire/Inflated

    • Windshield Wiper (front & back).

    • Engine Operates Properly.

    • Throttle Cable.

    • Transmission Shifts Normally.

    • Transmission Synchros.

    • High Cam Function.

    • Alignment/Steering Wheel is Straight.

    • Power Steering System.

    • No Unusual Noises While Turning.

    • No Abnormal Tire Vibration/Steering Wheel Shimmy.

    • No Abnormal Noise/Vibration/Shaking on Freeway.

    • No Abnormal Noise/Vibration During Braking.

    • No Clicks/Clunks While Turning.

    • Brake Pedal Free Play and Travel.

    • Anti-lock Brakes Work (Wheels dont lock).

    • Parking Brake Engages and Disengages Freely.

    • Gauges Work.