What to Check When Used Car Shopping
How Is a Pre-Owned Car Inspected?
Generally speaking, a dealership will use a pre-owned car and truck inspection checklist before any car can be registered to the vehicle inventory. This is a rigorous, multi-point inspection of all systems, minor and major. The inspection includes many specific items and criteria which usually vary from store to store. This is to make sure every used vehicle is in acceptable condition. Many elements can get designated into three primary buckets: electrical, mechanical, and service. Discover what it takes to conduct a checklist for a pre-owned vehicle inspection.
Mechanical Review
From the brakes to 7-speed DSG transmissions, updated mechanical components control every aspect of today's cars and it is important that they are properly working to avoid accidents and expensive repair bills. A complete mechanical inspection can inspect these parts and many others like engine components, transmissions, 2WD or 4WD systems, the car battery, the exhaust, and cooling systems (the radiator and hoses). If the vehicle is either an electric vehicle or a hybrid, the drive battery can only be inspected and serviced by a trained professional.
Electrical Review
Now more than ever, modern vehicles boast electrical systems like computers, gauge clusters, touchscreen radios, NAV systems, and safety cameras. So it's imperative that they receive and pass the same uncompromising tests as the mechanical components. A rigorous electrical inspection includes all lighting, as well as display screens and driving lights. Most important, however, are the proper functions of any onboard computer systems and any systems controlled by electronics, like the ignition, engine settings, the brakes, blind spot detection, and mobile phone systems.
Report of Service
A meticulous inspection can highlight any known issues, but it could miss issues that happened in the past. To fully comprehend the actual status of your car we partner with CarFax and AutoCheck. These vehicle history services can typically highlight info like title problems, previous accidents, warranty service, mileage inconsistencies, and even oil changes. Knowing the whole history of the car, truck, or SUV you're about to purchase lets you make the best decision you can.
Get Peace of Mind at Finnegan Chevy Buick GMC
Finnegan Chevy Buick GMC offers more than quality used cars and trucks, we offer peace of mind. Our local Chevrolet Buick GMC technicians inspect all our pre-owned vehicles so that you can shop worry-free. Visit our Sugar Land showroom in-person or on the web. Enjoy a real difference in car-buying, the Finnegan Chevy Buick GMC difference. Be sure to ask about our used car financing and auto loan programs. Stop in today. We look forward to your visit.
