Inspection Checklist For Used Car Buying
How Does a Dealership Inspect Its Used Vehicle Inventory?
All cars, trucks, and SUVs, before arriving in our pre-owned inventory, must clear a scrupulous, multi-point car inspection checklist of all systems, both major and minor. The inspection includes many explicit criteria and items that typically differ from one dealer to another. This helps guarantee every pre-owned car or truck is in ideal condition. Most components fall into 3 main categories: service, mechanical, and electronic. Find out what goes into a checklist for a pre-owned car inspection.
Mechanical Inspection
From the brakes to DSG transmissions, updated mechanical car parts dominate every function of modern cars and it's vital that they are properly working to avoid accidents and pricey repairs. An exhaustive inspection will likely review these items and others like engine parts, CVT transmissions, drive 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 may only be serviced and inspected by a trained professional.
Electrical Inspection
More than ever before, modern cars feature electrical systems such as computers, gauge clusters, touchscreen stereos, navigation systems, and safety cameras. So it is critical that they pass the same meticulous inspections as the other components. A comprehensive inspection of the electronics includes all emergency, internal, and external lighting, as well as display screens and running lights. Most necessary, however, are the proper functions of any onboard computer and any other systems controlled by electronics, like the ignition, engine settings, braking systems, blind spot detection, and mobile phone systems.
Report of Vehicle Service
A meticulous vehicle inspection can expose any current issues, but it might miss issues that happened in the past. To fully understand the life of your car we partner with CarFax and AutoCheck. These vehicle history services typically bring to light information such as previous accidents, warranty service, mileage inconsistencies, oil changes, and title problems. Recognizing the full history of the car, truck, or SUV you are about to buy allows you to make the best possible decision.
Buy, Sell, or Trade at Audi El Paso
Audi El Paso invites you to buy, sell, or trade with us, online or in-person. Our pre-owned vehicle inspections are rigorous and our vehicles are guaranteed for quality. Experience a real difference in car-buying. Visit us today for a great selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned luxury cars and SUVs in El Paso, TX. Our friendly Audi team is standing by to serve you.
