Less well known than its cousin the building inspection, the car inspection is just as important. And it would be wrong to believe that all inspections are equal, as La Facture already taught us in 1999! Whether it is a pre-purchase car inspection carried out in a major brand garage or even at the garage down the street, here is what you should expect in terms of car inspection services and prices.
Places and prices to do a car inspection
A car inspection can be done with different companies.
Price to have your car inspected at a dealership
First of all, at a dealership of the car brand. Prices and inspected items vary greatly from brand to brand. For example, our investigation reveals that at Toyota, we offer a 55-point auto inspection service for $124.95, which takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to complete and which includes a road test. At Land Rover, we offer a 165-point inspection that lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, including a test drive for $349.
If you buy a used car at a dealership, the majority of vehicles will already be inspected by the dealership selling the car. It is always recommended to have a used vehicle certified by the dealer inspected by a neutral and impartial professional.
Price to have your car inspected in a garage
Whether you choose a banner garage or an independent garage, it is really important to carefully check what the inspection includes. Our investigation revealed that even between two garages of the same banner, there are differences between the inspection processes, some including a road test and others not. At Point S for example, a first garage offered us a so-called complete inspection of 3 hours for $180 without a road test while another garage of the same banner offered a 1h30 inspection in 200 points with a road test for $119. So you have to shop carefully and make sure you are comparing apples to apples, not to mention lemons!
CAA Quebec partner garages also offer inspection services which range from $130 (short inspection) to $220 (long inspection).
Price to have your car inspected by a mobile inspector
There are mobile inspection services in Canada and Europe. Benefits range from $160 to more than $300. However, you must carefully consider the profile and qualification of the inspectors to carry out their car inspection mandate before booking such a service.
Have your car inspected with confidence
A pre-purchase inspection of a used car carried out by an independent professional will allow you to fully understand the condition of a used car. Through his experience, the professional will carry out a careful inspection of the vehicle and will be able to notice any anomaly in the condition of the vehicle’s components in comparison to its age and use.
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