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Comparing Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI) Services
Compare Auto P. I. with any other inspection service or service repair facility:
First, don't be fooled, or feel comfortable with, the claims other companies make about their service, which sound superior. For example:
1) Our Inspectors have over (insert number of years) experience. Just because a technician has some number of years' experience, does not make you an expert. Showing that you have taken and passed all the automotive tests (A1 through A8) insures you have the knowledge to perform a pre-purchase inspection.
2) Our Inspectors are highly trained and certified. Certified by whom, and how many certifications do they possess? Only ASE Master Technicians have passed all 8 automotive tests. A technician can be certified in one area (let's say in brakes). Well great, they are qualified on brakes, but how about the 7 remaining automotive areas that need to be inspected and evaluated. BTW, can a technician be "Lowly" trained?
3) We are leaders in the industry. This means nothing. What measuring device is used to determine a leader? Can you be a follower in the industry?
Once you compare the "apples to apples" below, you will know what is needed to get a professional pre-purchase inspection. Our price of $169* is a great value.
| Professional Pre-Purchase Inspections | Auto P. I. | Other Service |
|---|---|---|
| Local Company with over 22 Years in Austin | YES | ? |
| Mobile service - Fully equipped vans with hydraulic lifts | YES | ? |
| Inspections Performed by ASE Master Certified Technicians | YES | ? |
| Inspections Performed by Body & Frame Specialists | YES | ? |
| Computer Generated Emailed Report | YES | ? |
| Verbal Consultation with the Inspector | YES | ? |
| Same Day Service or First Appointment Next Day | YES | ? |
| Yelp & Google "5-Star" Ratings | YES | ? |
| Includes All Safety Recalls and Texas Title Search | YES | ? |
| Unbiased Service, No Repairs, No Conflict of Interest | YES | ? |
| Valuable Used Car Buying Information | YES | ? |
Price shopping is good when you
can compare "Apples to Apples."
However, not all PPI's are the same. There can be huge differences between
the Technicians pefromingx pre-purchase inspections.
Today's autos are very complex, and most Automotive Technicians will specialize in a few of the 8 general automotive areas. Therefore, most Automotive repair Technicians are NOT qualified or certified on every component and system (including Body & Frame).
Getting an inspection from an unqualified or semi-qualified technician inspection may be cheaper, but it will increase your chances of missed or overlooked existing problems. Any problems not discovered during the PPI become your problem after the purchase.
A comprehensive PPI should only be performed by Technicians certified in all 8 general automotive areas and are also Body & Frame specialists.
Only an ASE Master Certified Technician
and Body & Frame Specialist are qualified to inspect EVERY mechanical, electrical, and frame system correctly.
Since 2001, Auto P. I.'s Master Technicians and Body & Frame Specialists have helped Austin's used car buyers avoid purchasing vehicles with existing problems and previous accident damages.
A pre-purchase inspection must evaluate every mechanical, electrical, body & frame component.