In Calgary, it is common to find vehicles that are 20 years old and/or have over 300 000 km. Insurance Inspection checklists are very limited and you might not be asked again once you submitted one time.
As a result, there are cars on the road and for sale in Calgary they are not worth to buy or not safe to drive. You can continue to use it as long as there are no safety issues, even though you paid more than the car value. If you have purchased a vehicle with many safety issues, you will be out of luck.
The common problems we see after-purchase inspection are strange noises in the engine (most of the time, the engine needs to be replaced), oil leaks, and rattles all over the suspension. The repair will cost quite amount.
The worst car which was brought here after purchase had an engine oil leak. And it was impossible to check the engine oil level since one of the engine components had been replaced with wrong part… That means you will never know when the engine oil become empty and engine burns out.
That is why we recommend you to get pre-purchase inspection. Information from pre-purchase inspections can also be used to negotiate a fair price, in addition to choosing not to buy. Thus, undergoing a pre-purchase inspection has only advantages. To get a reliable pre-purchase inspection, look for reputable automotive shops or mechanics in Calgary. Yes, our google review is 5 star!
We see cars every day, from new to long-time favourites, and from well-maintained to those in less-than-perfect condition. We also carry out impartial pre-purchase inspections that are not biased towards the seller. We test drive the car, inspect the engine, and put it on a lift for a thorough undercarriage inspection. Our experience allows us to notice unusual engine noises that you may not notice, so we can identify any problematic vehicles at the time of inspection.
When searching for other used vehicles, you may also find terms in the description section that you never heard of. You may not know whether it really needs to be fixed or not, and how much it will cost to fix it. In such cases, we can provide detailed explanations.
We encourage you to use our shop when buying a used car! If you know someone looking for a used car, be sure to tell them to have a pre-purchase inspection at a reputable mechanic shop.
