The Master Technician will also perform an undercarriage frame inspection looking for previous accident damage, rust and flood damage. If the vehicle has been wrecked or flooded, we’ll let you know the extent of the damage and the quality of the repairs.

The Master Technician then road tests the vehicle to determine any driveability problems such as transmission shift quality, clutch operation, engine performance, as well as alignment, steering and braking problems.

The results of our 600-point inspection are given to you in a very detailed report. The back of each inspection report shows the 600 points evaluated by the Master Technician. The front of the inspection report takes the 600 points and divides it into 6 major automotive sections and over 120 categories and comments. This verbal and written report is given onsite or the Inspector can call you with the results and email you the report. The Master Technician will summarize the positive and negative aspects of the vehicle and will inform you of any mechanical and electrical problems, previous accident/frame damage, odometer discrepancies, and any other systems needing repair or maintenance. The Master Technician will give you the approximate costs for all needed repairs. Buyers can use this information to help re-negotiate the selling price or have the seller fix any needed repairs before purchase.

With an inspection report from Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections, you'll know the exact condition of the vehicle. Once you know the true condition of the vehicle can you determine its true value.

Some sellers use a CARFAX or vehicle history report to sell their vehicles. Beware, these vehicle history reports cannot replace a physical inspection. A title search or history report cannot tell you the current condition of the vehicle, if the vehicle has any existing problems, or the quality of any repairs.

However, an inspection from Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections will let you know of all existing and potential problems. As part of the inspection information, Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections includes a title search from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for any title discrepancies.

When you purchase a used vehicle from a used car lot you are required to sign an "AS-IS" document. The document states that "The buyer is responsible for all repairs after the sale". Today's used cars are very complex. Don't rely on a friend, relative, shade tree mechanic, or junior mechanic to "check it out". Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections uses only ASE Master Certified Technicians that are also Certified in Frame Analysis to properly determine the true condition before you purchase.

When buying a used vehicle, don't be fooled by a freshly detailed car and a steam cleaned engine. You need to know the true condition of the vehicle before you buy. Beware of the individual seller or salesperson that tries to talk you out of your right to have the vehicle professionally inspected by a Master Technician. Any reputable dealer or seller will encourage you to get an unbiased inspection before you buy. There is no reason to buy someone else's problem vehicle.

A pre-purchase inspection from Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections is completely unbiased. Unlike service stations, or repair shops, Auto P. I. does not perform any type of repairs. This allows our Master Technicians to give an honest, unbiased evaluation of the vehicle. Our inspection processes have been in use since 1989, and we have inspected over 100,000 vehicles. Our inspections have been featured on many radio, TV stations, newspapers, and nationally on ABC News 20/20. A pre-purchase inspection from Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections will save you money, time, and headaches.

To schedule an inspection call us at the number below. All inspections are scheduled by appointment and we try for same day service or first appointment next day. Since Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections is a mobile service, you have the option of meeting us at the inspection site, or the Inspector can inspect the vehicle, and then contact you with the results of the inspection. For Pricing see our FAQ's.