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8 messages,  Last post on Jun 04, 2010 at 3:16 PM

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#1 of 8 pre-purchase inspection advice by 1stimecarbuyer

May 11, 2008 (12:48 pm)

I need some pre-purchase inspection advice.
 
I'd rather have someone come inspect the Buick LeSabre I'm considering right there on the dealer lot, but I don't trust Carchex and SGS automotive, especially after looking them up on the Better Business Bureau and finding hardly anything on them online.
 
Do Goodyear, Firestone, Pep Boys, Precision Auto, any national place like them, do pre-purchase inspections?
 
Or better yet, can anybody here from Nashville, TN recommend a car inspection facility downtown?
 
Thanks in advance.

#2 of 8 Re: pre-purchase inspection advice [1stimecarbuyer] by suydam

May 15, 2008 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: 1stimecarbuyer (May 11, 2008 12:48 pm)
Firestone does inspections. You will have to drive it to their store, however, they won't come to the dealership. I have never had a dealer protest. If they did I would be very suspicious.

#3 of 8 Re: pre-purchase inspection advice [1stimecarbuyer] by 1douglas

Jul 29, 2009 (8:52 am)

Replying to: 1stimecarbuyer (May 11, 2008 12:48 pm)
I've had a good experience with AiMmobileinspections.com. They do a 150 point pre-purchase inspection including a test drive. I was notified that the inspection report was available on-line shortly after the inspection was completed. The inspection report was a great tool for negotations.

#5 of 8 Re: pre-purchase inspection advice [1douglas] by niceride3

May 03, 2010 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: 1douglas (Jul 29, 2009 8:52 am)
How could any inspection service find ALL of the little bugs hiding in your used (pre-owned) car???
I thought I was thorough looking for leaks (common problem with Buicks) and driving, Listening to weird noises and vibrations. Buy it, take it home, and I discover the famous dash lights and HVAC indicator lights and radio lights are burned out.
 
Fred

#7 of 8 Re: pre-purchase inspection advice [niceride3] by 1douglas

Jun 04, 2010 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: niceride3 (May 03, 2010 12:42 pm)
What did you expect from a Buick?

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