Vehicle Inspections

Pre-purchase inspection

A pre-purchase inspection is a generic check we perform before you buy a used vehicle. It is not a diagnostic — a diagnostic is a separate, different service that goes deeper into a specific problem.

What our pre-purchase inspection includes

• Scan of all modules
• Check of fluid levels
• Check for leaks
• Brakes
• Tires
• Service records review
• Carfax service history
• Test drive
• Cooling system: check condition, then check operation

If you need a deeper look at the cooling system beyond condition and operation, that’s a separate diagnostic.

We provide a written report with photos so you have documentation before any negotiation.

Multi-point digital inspection (complimentary with every service)

Every vehicle we service receives a complimentary multi-point digital inspection:

System	Items Checked
Brakes	Pad thickness (mm), rotor condition, caliper function
Tires	Tread depth, pressure, wear pattern, sidewall condition
Fluids	Oil, coolant, brake, power steering, washer
Belts/Hoses	Visual condition, tension
Lights	All exterior and interior lights
Suspension	Shock/strut condition, CV boot integrity, wheel bearing play
Filters	Air filter, cabin filter

Results are sent to your phone as a digital report with photos.

Every make we service

We inspect Asian, domestic, and European vehicles alike. The local community drives all of them, and every one of them is welcome here.

European vehicles are a particular strength of ours. Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, and Jaguar run more modules than average, so a module scan is a meaningful part of the inspection rather than a formality — a car can present well in the bay and still be reporting stored faults internally. We use manufacturer-spec diagnostic tools so we can see all of it. We do not service diesel engines.

Why buy-side inspections are worth doing first

A used vehicle is a set of decisions somebody else already made — how it was maintained, what was repaired, what was deferred. A pre-purchase inspection gives you a look at the results of those decisions before they become yours.

We check what the modules report, what the fluids look like, whether anything is leaking, the condition of the brakes and tires, the service records and Carfax history, and how the vehicle behaves on a test drive. Then we write it down and hand it to you.

We have no stake in whether you buy the car. The report says what we found.

What happens if we find something

We show you, with photos, and explain in plain language what it is and what it affects. Then it is your call — whether that means walking away, negotiating, or going ahead knowing what you are taking on.

If something needs a deeper look than a general inspection covers, we will say so and explain that a diagnostic is a separate service. We would rather be clear about that up front than let a general check be mistaken for a deep one.

The inspection that comes with every visit

You do not have to ask for the multi-point inspection — it comes with every service, at no additional charge, and the report goes to your phone with photos.

All maintenance is priority. Looking at the whole car every time is how small things stay small, and it is why we do it whether you came in for an oil change or something larger.

Our warranty

Repair work that follows an inspection is backed by a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, and we perform warranty work in-house.

Bring it by

Whether you are buying a used vehicle or would like a clear picture of the one in your driveway, bring it by 3645 Main Street in Chula Vista, Monday through Friday. We’ve been here for 10 years, backed by over 35 years of experience. You can also book an appointment online.