When purchasing a new vehicle, it is best to have it undergo a pre-purchase inspection by an equipped Delaware, Ohio auto repair shop prior to making a commitment to purchase. Whether purchasing a vehicle from a well-known auto dealer or a private seller, a vehicle’s problems may be unintentionally overlooked or go unnoticed. While the seller is ethically, and in many cases legally, obligated to inform the buyer of all known problems with the vehicle, the seller is limited to what they know to be wrong, usually based on hearsay and quick observation. Putting aside dishonest salespeople, many problems are not readily noticeable and require a more thorough inspection. Additionally, due to the emotional excitement and anxiety involved in purchasing a new vehicle, the buyer oftentimes will miss or overlook cosmetic, performance and safety issues.

By obtaining a pre-purchase inspection of the vehicle, buyers can be assured of exactly what they are purchasing. This will help alert them ahead of time for immediate, additional out-of-pocket expenses they may not have otherwise been prepared for. The intent of the inspection is to uncover any pre-existing maintenance or safety issues, as well as those that are likely to occur in the future. Pre-purchase inspections range from basic — involving a visual inspection checking for leaks and broken components — to detailed — involving a road test, computer analysis and engine compression testing.

A pre-purchase inspection may be requested prior to purchasing any vehicle, regardless of where the vehicle is purchased. It is especially important to have the vehicle inspected any time it is being sold “as is” and with no warranty. All inspections can be done by a competent auto service in Delaware County, like Oxford Automotive. This way the buyer can be rest-assured he or she has been protected from unexpected costs.