Inspections
Why a pre-purchase inspection pays for itself
The cheapest hour you will ever spend on a used car is the hour before you buy it.
· 8 min read
Quick answers
- · Frame and structure, evidence of collision repair, fluid condition and leaks, brakes, suspension, steering, tires, battery and charging, cooling system, exhaust, module scan for stored and pending codes, and a road test.
- · The Confident Buyer's Report: photographs of every finding, a plain-English explanation, and a clear recommendation on our scale — Haggle Time, Barn Dance, or Pull a Dukes of Hazzard.
- · One deferred timing component or one leaking rear main seal found before you sign costs more than the inspection several times over. And a documented list of needed repairs is the strongest negotiating tool a buyer can walk in with.
What we check
Frame and structure, evidence of collision repair, fluid condition and leaks, brakes, suspension, steering, tires, battery and charging, cooling system, exhaust, module scan for stored and pending codes, and a road test.
What you get
The Confident Buyer's Report: photographs of every finding, a plain-English explanation, and a clear recommendation on our scale — Haggle Time, Barn Dance, or Pull a Dukes of Hazzard.
The math
One deferred timing component or one leaking rear main seal found before you sign costs more than the inspection several times over. And a documented list of needed repairs is the strongest negotiating tool a buyer can walk in with.
Bone says: here's why
Why inspect a car you have not bought yet? Because after you sign, every problem is your problem.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important thing to know about why a pre-purchase inspection pays for itself?
Frame and structure, evidence of collision repair, fluid condition and leaks, brakes, suspension, steering, tires, battery and charging, cooling system, exhaust, module scan for stored and pending codes, and a road test.
Why does inspections guidance matter for Cincinnati-area drivers?
The Confident Buyer's Report: photographs of every finding, a plain-English explanation, and a clear recommendation on our scale — Haggle Time, Barn Dance, or Pull a Dukes of Hazzard.
Can a mobile technician help at my location?
Yes. Redneck Roadside Tech's Mobile Service Division serves approved locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Let's keep your vehicle healthy.
Tell us the vehicle, the location and what you're noticing. We'll come to your home, workplace or business.