Many people feel that purchasing a used car is a very risky purchase and investment verses buying or leasing a new car. This is due to the unknown factors a used car may have, which may not be disclosed by the seller during the process of purchasing the vehicle. This type of buyer will have that used car inspected at a reputable auto service and repair center before purchasing it.
Other people see, drive and become attached to a used car a thus wish to trust that the seller will completely be honest and disclose any issues, problems or possible upcoming concerns with the automobile. Sometimes this new owner gets lucky, but most often this buying strategy disappoints the new owner.
San Jose Transmissions and Auto Repair is frequently asked to inspect and repair many used cars and trucks that have been recently purchased, but then quickly developed surprising, serious and costly mechanical problems.
We've found used cars with modifications that were not safe and eventually developed serious problems like the modified exhaust in this picture eventually destroyed the drive shaft and stranded the new owner.
Sometimes, the seller will find a way to turn back the odometer so they can get a better price for the vehicle. To a casual and untrained eye everything may look ok, while an expert mechanic can see excessive wear and tear does not match the mileage.
Before you buy, have your car inspected. Most pre-purchase auto inspections run about $80 and a bit more if you ask for a compression test or additional inspections needed for a deeper evaluation of a potential concern.
Mention this article and get thorough pre-purchase car or small/medium truck inspection for $69. Our trained and certified mechanics have a sharp eye that can reveal major and minor concerns that will have a direct affect on the value of the vehicle.
Give Robert Destino a call or just drive up to the shop and he'll try to inspect your vehicle as soon as he can. Robert has been a trusted service writer in the South Bay for over 35 years and has seen it all. From
domestic to foreign, from small trucks to large trucks, and from stock to custom vehicles Robert and his team are considered the some of the most honest and talented auto repair mechanics and
auto repair shop in San Jose, CA.