Buying a used car?
Pre-purchase inspection.
Know what you're buying before you pay. We inspect the vehicle top to bottom and walk you through what we find — so you can buy with confidence, negotiate with facts, or walk away.
A second opinion before the biggest decision.
A used car can look perfect on the driveway and still hide expensive problems. A pre-purchase inspection gives you an independent look at the vehicle's real condition from a shop with no interest in the sale.
What we check
Engine & transmissionLeaks, noises, idle and shifting quality, belts, hoses and visible condition.
Computer scanStored and pending fault codes, plus readiness monitors that can reveal recently cleared codes.
BrakesPad and rotor condition, brake lines, fluid condition and parking brake.
Suspension & steeringShocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods, bushings and steering play.
Tires & wheelsTread depth, uneven wear that can point to alignment or suspension problems, and damage.
Underbody, frame & rustRust, corrosion and signs of previous damage or repair — important on Ontario vehicles exposed to road salt.
Fluids & coolingOil, coolant, transmission and brake fluid levels and condition, radiator and cooling system.
Electrical & batteryBattery and charging system, lights, warning lamps and key electrical features.
Road testHow the vehicle starts, accelerates, brakes, shifts, steers and sounds on the road.
What you get
- A clear explanation of everything we found, in plain language
- Which issues are urgent, which can wait, and which are normal wear for the vehicle's age
- Answers to your questions so you can negotiate the price or decide to walk away
How it works
01
Book a time
Send a request with the vehicle's year, make, model and the seller's location.
02
Bring the vehicle
You or the seller bring the car to our shop at 19 Vanley Crescent, North York.
03
Get the results
We go over our findings with you before you make your decision.
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