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Should I Get A Pre-Purchase Inspection When I Buy A Used Car?

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We know that buying a new car most of the time has its own warranties that you can mostly rely on. But if you are buying a used car, this is a totally different situation. Many technicians, including ours here at RSW Auto repair in Kinnelon, NJ., provide pre-purchase inspections to make sure you are not caught in a total, auto repair nightmare. 

Protect Yourself and Your Investment

The whole reason why you want to have a pre-purchase inspection is to protect. When you enter into a sales contract, it’s important to make sure that you have a reliable but safe vehicle that you can depend on for a long time. You are making an investment even if you are making payments each month. There is nothing worse than receiving less than you were promised by your salesperson. If not handled appropriately, you could end up spying for a lemon for years to come.

Things To Do To Make Sure You Get The Most For Your Money

One thing that will help in this process of buying a used car is for you to do some homework. You need to know a complete history of the vehicle you are about to buy. The dealer should also provide you with a certificate showing the vehicle has been inspected. You can even ask to see maintenance receipts. You need to check the safety rating too. You can look this up on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site. Do not forget to test drive the car. See how it handles on the road and listen for noises. Drive the car on different types of surfaces too.

Let Us The Professionals Help Ensure You Are Not Buying a Lemon

Don’t just complete these steps, take it one step further. Bring your car to us at RSW Auto Repair and let us complete a pre-purchase inspection. We can find problems that you are not able to see with your naked eye. We can run diagnostics to help uncover any hidden concerns. We also look for previous suspension damages and also auto body repairs. We also are able to tell if the previous maintenance was done correctly. As an outside party, we will be honest with you to make sure that the dealership is not just focusing on their vested interest. 

At RSW Auto Repair in Kinnelon, NJ. we will answer all your questions about whether or not this used car is something you should buy. Call us today for an appointment.

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