Not all Automotive Technicians are qualified to perfrom a Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI) and not all PPI's are the same!
There are no
qualification standards for a Technician performing a PPI and there are no inspection standardization for
PPI's. Any Techician can say they perform a PPI.
Most Automotive Technicians specialize on one or more of the 8 general automotive areas. A PPI should be performed by a Technician that is certified on all 8 General Automotive Areas (ASE Master Tech) and also have Body & Frame experience.
Only ASE Master Certified Technicians with Body & Frame Experience are qualified to properly inspect EVERY mechanical, electrical, and frame systems.
Partial or incomplete inspections increases you chances of missing existing problems that you have to pay for after you purchased the vehicle.
Compare the qualification of the Technician, not price, when looking for a PPI.
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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.