Used Vehicle Inspection

Shopping for a used vehicle? Don’t get stuck with a lemon, have us inspect it before you buy.

City Garage’s Comprehensive Pre-purchase Inspection Service is jus $89. Available at all City Garage locations. Please call for appointment. Allow a minimum of one hour to complete.

Here is everything our certified mechanics will inspect on the vehicle you are thinking about buying:

SAFETY INSPECTION
Lights
Turn signals
Emergency flashers
Brake lights
3rd brake light
Horn
Wipers
Tires (including spare)
Jack and tools

UNDER HOOD INSPECTION
Condition of oil
Condition of transmission fluid
Antifreeze
Power Steering fluid
Air filter
Emission filter
Fan clutch or fan
Fan belts
Radiator hoses

UNDER CAR INSPECTION
Fluid leaks – oil, transmission, coolant
Shocks
Struts Suspension
Steering
CV boots and joints
Alignment
Bearings and seals
Differential fluid
Exhaust system
Motor mounts
Transmission mounts

 CHARGING SYSTEM
Starter draw
Alternator
Battery load test
Electrical system draw
Cables / terminalsON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes stored by computer

AIR CONDITIONING
Duct temperature
Blower motor
Duct operation

BRAKES
Rotors / front and rear
Drums / rear
Brake lining / front and rear
Wheel cylinders / rear
Calipers / front and rear
Emergency brake / cables
Brake hoses / front and rear
Master cylinder / fluid condition
Hardware condition

EXHAUST GAS READINGS
Does the vehicle meet today’s emission standards?

COOLING SYSTEM
Pressure test
Block test
Freeze temperature
Water pump
Freeze plugs

Read This Note: This service simply indicates areas that may require service at the time of inspection. This service does not ensure the reliability, longevity or dependability of any parts, components or systems of the vehicle inspected. City Garage does not warrant or guarantee that the parts, components or systems of the vehicle inspected will not fail or are suitable for their intended use.