Pre Purchase Inspections: Why You Need One!

It’s fairly easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying any new or new-to-you car. It’s what dealerships count on when you pop in to just take a look at vehicles. 

In today’s luxury car-buying market, you have a host of resources at your disposal to ensure you’re making the best decision. Online luxury vehicle pricing guides, car history reports, and digital calculators all make the shopping and buying process a little easier. But don’t overlook the most important step of all: pre-purchase inspections. PPIs are critical to any private luxury vehicle purchasing decision.

The experts at Foreign Affair Motorwerks explain more about why you should have your vehicle professionally evaluated before making the purchase final.

What’s Included With A Pre-Purchase Inspection?

Whether you’re looking to buy your pre-owned luxury car from a private seller or a dealer, you know you’ll be forgoing any substantive warranties. Even among established retailers that do offer a warranty, most won’t extend it beyond 30 days. This presents increased risks for you as the buyer.

The pre-purchase inspection is the best way to secure peace of mind and reduce some of those potential buying risks. Yes, you’ll have to pay for the inspection itself. But those costs are far less than the estimated repair costs you might face without an inspection.

For those luxury car purchases, you will want to find a professional who has experience with those models. Foreign Affairs Motorwerks should be your first call for a pre-purchase inspection of any luxury or high-performance vehicle you intend to buy.

What A Pre-Purchase Inspection Can Tell You

Here are some of the details you can learn from a pre-purchase inspection report card:

• Cosmetic concerns, including exterior rust and materials degradation
• Mechanical concerns, including engine function and electrical components
• Safety concerns, including driver aids and built-in safety features
• Technical Service Bulletins and recalls

In most cases, the pre-purchase inspection mechanic will provide you with a complete list, from roof to road, along with corresponding photos and documentation. You’ll know exactly what to expect with the luxury vehicle before you buy.

Pre-Purchase Inspections In Your Agreement

Before you make any commitments to purchase a pre-owned luxury vehicle of any kind, you’ll want to talk with the seller about booking your pre-purchase inspection. Make sure your offer is contingent on passing a pre-purchase inspection.

Should the seller hesitate to let you perform the inspection or make the stipulation, it could be a red flag. Most reputable sellers will agree to your request: especially if the luxury vehicle in question is a classic, performance, or collector’s vehicle.

Pre-Purchase Inspections And More In South Florida

For anyone in Pompano Beach, Florida, there’s only one call to make for pre-purchase inspections. Let Foreign Affairs Motorwerks take a closer look at that luxury vehicle before you buy. Our specialized team knows luxury, performance, and collector vehicles better than anyone else. Protect your investment and avoid driving home with a vehicle that will only cost you more in the long run.

Contact Foreign Affairs Motorwerks for any pre-purchase inspections. And when you do buy that luxury or performance model, you can call our team at 954-746-0488 for any scheduled maintenance, precision detailing, or performance tuning you might need!