LEMON DETECTIVES DEALS WITH REALITY
Will the vehicle provide the dependability you need to safely get you where you want to go day in, day out?
The seller is counting on you falling in love with the look of the vehicle. After all they have gone to a lot of trouble cleaning, concealing & sprucing it up so they could sell it. You have spent days, weeks or maybe even months searching for just the right vehicle. Is it not worth spending another hour and a half to find out whether it is a “LEMON” or not!
Are you insured?
How much will the inspection cost?
How long will the inspection take?
What does the inspection cover?
Are the brakes inspected?
Do I receive a full report of inspection?
Will I be shown any damage found?
Do you advise the potential buyer of the impending repairs?
Will I receive an estimate of the necessary repairs found during inspection?
Do I receive any consultation regarding the repairs and findings of inspection?
Do I receive any market value information about the vehicle?
Do you inspect under the car (undercarriage) of the vehicle?
What are body bushings?
Can you determine if there is any oil, power steering or transmission leaks?
Is an engine compression test performed?
Good Compression/Bad Compression - What does this mean? Why does this matter?
Do you perform engine computer diagnostics?
Will the vehicle be tested for emissions?
Are you insured?
Yes, all locations are required to carry garage liability
insurance.
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How much will the inspection cost?
$128.00…Your Peace Of Mind…Priceless.
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How long will the inspection take?
Our inspections will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. This amount of time is necessary to provide the very comprehensive & detailed inspection that our technician’s perform. You will be provided with a five-page report that lists everything that was inspected. Included in this report is an estimate for the repairs that we find are necessary.
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What does the inspection cover?
The entire vehicle is inspected from bumper to bumper for mechanical and physical damages.
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Are the brakes inspected?
Yes. The front, rear and parking brake components, both hydraulic and mechanical, are inspected while the car is on the lift with all four wheels removed. This procedure provides a thorough evaluation of all the brake components.
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Do I receive a full report of inspection?
Yes, a five-page detailed inspection report is provided to you. This report includes a list of what was inspected, any repairs found necessary, and market value information on the vehicle.
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Will I be shown the damage found?
Yes, but advance notice is required. The advance notice allows our technicians to schedule the additional time required.
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Do you advise the potential buyer of the impending repairs?
Yes, you will receive a five-page report of everything that we inspect. You will also receive an estimate of the repairs that we found to be necessary.
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Will I receive an estimate of the necessary repairs found during inspection?
Yes, the five-page detailed inspection report we provide you with includes an estimate for mechanical, electronical or electrical repairs we found to be necessary.
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Do I receive any consultation regarding the repairs and findings of inspection?
Yes, Inspector will speak to you about the repairs and the value of the vehicle.
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Do I receive any market value information about the vehicle?
Yes, upon request an online blue book value will be provided.
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Do you inspect under the car (undercarriage) of the vehicle?
Yes, the vehicle is put on a regular garage lift and raised above head. This enables the inspector to inspect the complete frame for straightness and any sign of frame stretch due to previous accidents. He can also check for evidence of rust and the condition of the body bushings.
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What are body bushings?
Body Bushings are the cushioning between the body & frame. Body Bushings prevent metal on metal rubbing.
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Can you determine if there are any oil, power steering or transmission leaks?
Yes, leaks become visible when the vehicle has been raised above head even if the top of the engine has been washed clean to camouflage leaks found under hood.
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Is an engine compression test performed?
Yes, we perform a compression test on a random cylinder and on all cylinders when necessary.
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Good Compression/Bad Compression - What does this mean? Why does it matter?
Good compression is when all head gaskets, piston rings, cylinder walls and valves are operating at 90-100% of their intended capacity. Bad compression results when one or more of the objects mentioned are worn out. Bad compression means weak engine performance which causes consumption of more gasoline to produce the horsepower to move the vehicle.
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Do you perform engine computer diagnostics?
Yes, we perform a comprehensive computerized engine, transmission and ABC system diagnostics using the latest computer equipment available for all American and Asian vehicles.
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Will the vehicle be tested for emissions?
Yes. Starting September 2005 a new law goes in effect. All vehicles between 2 and 24 years old that are registered in Travis or Williamson County will have to pass an annual emissions
test as part of the annual state required safety inspection.
We will be using the same computer disgnostics equipment
to test the vehicle that will be used during the annual state testing. For detailed information view the Texas Department of Public Saftey publication.
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