Comparing Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI)
Not all Automotive Technicians are qualified to perform a PPI, and not all PPI's are the same!
Getting a partial or incomplete inspection increases your chances of existing problems missed or overlooked. Anything missed during the PPI becomes your problem after the purchase.
Be aware: There are no standardizations for Technicians
or inspection types when performing a PPI. Any Technician can say they perform a PPI, but only a few are
qualified.
We believe that a PPI should only be perform by Technicians that are certified on all 8 automotive areas, and are Body & Frame specialists. Most Automotive Technicians however, specialize on only on a few of the 8 general automotive areas.
A PPI should be performed by a Technician that is certified on all 8 General Automotive Areas, which is an ASE Certified Master Technician.
Only an ASE Master Certified Technician and Body & Frame Specialist is qualified to properly inspect EVERY mechanical, electrical, and frame systems.
Don't just compare price, you must compare the qualifications of the Technicians and reputation of the company when looking for a PPI.
For Auto P. I. pricing click here.
Compare Auto P. I. with any other inspection service or service repair facility:
| Professional Pre-Purchase Inspection Criteria | Auto P. I. | Other Service |
|---|---|---|
| Yelp "5 Star" Ratings | YES | ? |
| Google "5 Star" Ratings | YES | ? |
| Over 17 Years Serving Used Car Buyers in Austin | YES | ? |
| ASE Master Certified Technicians | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Engine Repair/Diagnostics | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Automatic Trans/Transaxle | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Manual Drive Train and Axles | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Suspension and Steering | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Brakes and ABS Systems | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Electrical/Electrical Systems | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Heating and Air Conditioning | YES | ? |
| ASE Certified in Engine Performance | YES | ? |
| Trained Body & Frame Specialists | YES | ? |
| Mobile service - Fully equipped vans with hydraulic lifts | YES | ? |
| Computer Generated Report (paper and digital copies) | YES | ? |
| Same Day Service or First Appointment Next Day | YES | ? |
| Verbal consultation with Master Technician | YES | ? |
| Factory Safety Recall Search and Texas Title Search | YES | ? |
| Unbiased Service, No Repairs, No Conflict of Interest | YES | ? |
| Valuable Used Car Buying Information | YES | ? |
A pre-purchase inspection must evaluate every mechanical, electrical, body & frame component.