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What's included in a pre-purchase inspection?
What does a pre-purchase inspection look at? I'm going to get a pre-purchase inspection on a car I plan to buy.
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“When you get a pre-purchase inspection, or PPI, the inspector will go through a number of inspection processes. These include:
- Checking for damage repair for accidents outlined on the vehicle history report.
- Putting the vehicle on a lift for a more thorough look at the underpinnings.
- Checking for rust or broken components or leaks.
- Test driving to assess driving performance.
Some inspections may be more thorough than this, while others may be more of a cursory check. Either way, it’s worth the $100 to $200 to ensure that you aren’t
buying a lemon
. Once you buy your new (to you) car, don’t forget that you’ll need to get your new ride insured. Try using the
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