After You Buy • Independent Inspection

The Post-Purchase Inspection.

You already own the vehicle. Now find out what condition it is really in, what to take care of first, and whether the repair someone else did actually fixed the problem — from the technician who explains the findings to you directly.

Condition assessmentMaintenance prioritiesRepair verificationAt your locationFindings in plain language
Who It Is For

Three common
reasons to book.

Pick the one closest to your situation and say so in the request. The inspection is shaped around the question you actually need answered.

01

Condition Assessment

You bought the vehicle without an inspection, or bought it out of town, and want a clear picture of where it stands today: stored faults, fluid and leak condition, brakes, tires, suspension, electrical operation and the evidence of past work.

02

Maintenance Priorities

You have little or no service history and want to know what to do first. Findings come back ranked: what needs attention now, what can be planned for, and what is fine as it is.

03

Repair Verification

A repair was completed — by a seller, a dealer or another shop — and you want to know whether the original concern is actually resolved. The concern is retested against the symptom it was supposed to fix and, where the manufacturer’s procedure is available, against that too — a useful second opinion before more money is spent.

What It Can Cover

The working
scope.

The same coverage groups as the pre-purchase inspection, with the report weighted toward what you should do next rather than whether to buy.

Scan & Stored Faults

  • Full vehicle and module scan
  • Stored and pending faults
  • Emissions readiness monitors

Engine, Drivetrain & Fluids

  • Engine and transmission operation
  • Fluid condition and visible leaks
  • Cooling system
  • Battery and charging system

Chassis, Body & Electrical

  • Brakes, tires, steering and suspension
  • Lights and electrical equipment
  • Underhood inspection
  • Underbody where accessible

History & What’s Next

  • Signs of previous repairs or modifications
  • Road test when safe
  • Ranked maintenance and repair priorities

If a finding needs deeper diagnosis, the additional testing is explained and priced before it goes ahead. Requesting an inspection does not authorize any repair.

Limits & Access

What it is,
and what it is not.

A post-purchase inspection is a documented assessment of the vehicle on the day it is inspected. It is not a warranty, it does not predict every future failure, and it cannot expose a fault the vehicle does not show during the appointment.

  • Depends on access: a safe, legal place to work on the vehicle, with the keys, a cold start where possible and a road test when it is safe.
  • Outside the scope: lift-dependent evaluation, alignment measurement, major disassembly, and valuation of the vehicle.
  • Repair verification: confirms whether the original concern is still present when tested. It does not certify another shop’s workmanship or parts.
  • Scope and price: confirmed before the appointment, based on the vehicle and what you want checked.
Not Bought It Yet?

Book a pre-purchase
inspection instead.

If the vehicle is still for sale, the pre-purchase inspection is the right fit — it needs the seller’s or dealer’s permission and is reported with the buying decision in mind.

After money changes hands

Know What You Own.

Send the year, make and model, roughly where the vehicle is parked and what you want checked. You get the scope and the price back before anything is booked.

If I don’t answer, I’m either working on a vehicle or helping another client. Please leave a voicemail or send me a text and I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m available.