Pre-purchase car inspection in Clovis, CA
About to buy a used car from a private seller or another dealer around Clovis or Fresno? Bring it to our shop first and we will tell you what you are actually buying — before any money changes hands. Call us for current terms — pre-purchase inspections are billed at our shop hourly rate.
A real shop, not a checklist app
The same people who recondition the cars we sell put it on a lift and look at it properly.
You get told everything
We tell you what we found, what it will cost to put right, and whether we would buy it ourselves.
At our Clovis shop
We inspect on site at 1222 Barstow Ave. We do not do mobile or roadside inspections.
Cannot drive it here?
If the car will not move under its own power, we can tow it in. Ask us when you call.
What we check
- Engine — running condition, leaks, noise, belts and hoses
- Transmission and drivetrain, including how it shifts under load
- Brakes, including pad and rotor wear
- Suspension and steering
- Frame and body, looking for previous accident repair
- Fluids and their condition
- OBD-II diagnostic codes, including stored and pending faults
- Road test
Want something specific looked at — a noise, a warning light, a panel that does not sit right? Tell us on the form and we will start there.
Book an inspection
Tell us about the car you are looking at and when you would like to bring it in. We will call you to confirm.
Inspection FAQ
- How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
- Call us for current terms — pre-purchase inspections are billed at our shop hourly rate.
- Do you come to the seller to inspect the car?
- No. We inspect at our own shop at 1222 Barstow Ave, Clovis, so the car has to come to us. Most private sellers will agree to it if you ask — and if a seller refuses to let the car be inspected, that tells you something on its own.
- What if the car does not run?
- We can tow it in. We work on non-running cars every day, so a car that will not start is not a problem — call us and we will arrange the pickup.
- Will you inspect a car I am buying from another dealer?
- Yes. It makes no difference to us where the car is coming from. You are paying us to tell you the truth about it.
- What do you actually check?
- Engine, transmission and drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, frame and body for previous accident repair, fluids, stored and pending OBD-II codes, and a road test. If you want something specific looked at, say so on the form.
- Do the cars on your own lot get inspected?
- Yes, every one of them, before it goes up for sale. Title status is disclosed on the listing and Carfax is available on request.
Would rather buy something already checked over? Browse our used cars in Clovis — every one is inspected before it is listed. Or have us find you a car instead.