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Generally speaking, an auto dealership will include a pre-owned car inspection checklist before any vehicle can be registered to its vehicle inventory. This is a meticulous check of all vehicle systems, major and minor. An inspection checklist includes many particular and highly detailed criteria which typically differ from one store to another. This ensures that every used vehicle is in great condition. Most items may get designated into three main buckets: electrical, service, and mechanical. Get to know what goes into a checklist for a pre-owned car inspection.
From anti-lock brakes to DSG transmissions, updated mechanical components dominate every aspect of today’s cars and it’s important that they are working properly to avoid accidents and costly repair bills. A comprehensive inspection should cover these items and many others like the engine, transmissions, drive systems, the battery, the exhaust system, and cooling systems (hoses and the radiator). If the car is either an EV or a hybrid, the drive battery should only be inspected and serviced by a trained professional.
More than ever, the heart of today’s vehicles have complex electronics like computers, digital gauge clusters, touchscreens, NAV systems, and cameras. So it is crucial that they pass the same uncompromising inspections as the other components. A rigorous electrical inspection includes all internal, external, and emergency lighting, as well as touchscreens and driving lights. Most important, however, are diagnostics of any onboard computers and any other systems controlled by electronics, like the ignition, engine settings, the brakes, safety technology, and cell phone systems.
A meticulous vehicle inspection can expose any known problems, but it might miss some problems that occurred before. To fully appreciate the actual status of your car we work with vehicle history professionals like CarFax and AutoCheck. These services display the full history of a car or truck and can typically bring to light information such as title problems, previous accidents, warranty service, mileage inconsistencies, and even oil changes. Realizing the whole account of the vehicle you are wanting to purchase lets you make the best decision you can.
Folsom Lake Toyota invites you to buy, sell, or trade with us, online or in-person. Our pre-owned vehicle inspections are rigorous and our vehicles are guaranteed for quality. Experience a real difference in car-buying. Visit us today for a great selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans near Sacramento, CA. Our friendly Toyota team is standing by to serve you.
