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Used Car Buying Help: 
600-Point Pre-Purchase Inspection
Top 10 Buying Myths and Mistakes
Why use Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections?
The 1-2-3 Steps of Buying a Used Vehicle
Master Technicians & Frame Specialist
Why Frame Inspections are Critical
Determining the True Value of a Used Vehicle
Used Car Industry Scams and Practices
Helpful Links and Titling Information
Auto P. I. FAQ's
Buyer Beware:
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Texas title application - Texas Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling DPS State Inspection Sticker - Locate a Texas inspection station in your area. Texas Vehicle Certification Appraisal Form - Effective October 1, 2006, If you are purchasing a used vehicle from a private seller, below its market value, you must have an certified appraisal from a licensed Texas Dealer or licensed Texas Insurance Appraiser. This inspection will cost between $100 to $300. To determine the "Standard Presumptive Value" of a used vehicle, click here, you will need the VIN and mileage of the vehicle. Safety recalls - Find out if the vehicle you are purchasing has any safety recalls and if they have been performed. Call a local manufacturer's dealership, give them the VIN, and ask if the vehicle you are purchasing has any outstanding recalls not fixed. Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site provides information on safety recalls. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Used car pricing web sites: Technical Service Bulletins (TSB's) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site provides TSB's which are not recalls but problems that a particular model(s) has with certain components. www.autosafety.org - The Center for Auto Safety site lists auto defects and consumer complaints by make and model.
800-424-9393 - US Department of Transportation Safety Hotline recalls Disclaimer: These links are provided as a convenience only.
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