Pre Purchase Inspections in Grand Rapids

Let Us Inspect a Vehicle Before You Buy

We understand the need to be fiscally wise in today’s economy. For many people, buying a used vehicle makes sense. One of the downsides to purchasing a used vehicle is it’s hard to know its full history. Some dealerships provide services like Carfax and other used vehicle service reports. These pre-purchase reports are helpful as they list the service history of the vehicle and let you know if proper preventative maintenance has been taken.

Carfax can’t tell a dealership everything. For example, Carfax reports don’t let you know whether or not the car is in great running condition right now. Are crucial functions ready to go? What is the life left on items such as belts, hoses, engine mounts and other significant parts? At Christian Brothers, we want you to be safe in any vehicle you choose to drive. Let an expertly trained, experienced, and ASE-Certified technician conduct a pre-purchase inspection on the vehicle you are considering purchasing.

A pre-purchase inspection is highly recommended if you are buying a vehicle without a warranty. When you buy a vehicle without a warranty, you are taking on all the risk. A pre-purchase inspection will lower risks. Trust Christian Brothers with your pre-purchase inspection. We will provide a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection that sets the standard in our industry.

Safety for you and your family is your biggest concern and a pre-purchase inspection will help secure it. But bringing your car into Christian Brothers might also save you money because you will be able to negotiate a better price.

Before you purchase a used vehicle, come by Christian Brothers for a pre-purchase inspection. We want to help you make a safe and financially responsible decision for you and your family.

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What to Expect With a Pre Purchase Inspections Service

1. Schedule Your Appointment

Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.

2. Diagnostics and Inspections

Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.

3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate

Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.

4. Review and Approval

A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.

5. Work Performed or Scheduled

Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.

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Warning Signs for Brake Service

Typically brake problems stem from worn brake pads or rotors. When you stop, your brake pads create friction to help slow your vehicle, while your rotors disperse heat to prevent your brakes from overheating. Both pieces are essential when it comes to functioning brakes. Fortunately, if either of these pieces are damaged, we can replace them.
You may also be experiencing brake problems because of low brake fluid. This fluid is responsible for turning the force you add to your braking system by pushing the pedal into amplified pressure that will actually slow or stop your vehicle. It also protects the internal metal components of your brakes from corrosion.

How We Can Help

As your partners in automotive care, we service your brakes as thoroughly as possible, conducting a full inspection before determining and fixing the problem.

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FAQs

Q. "Why is a vehicle's Carfax not enough?"

While a vehicle's Carfax report is useful in showing you the history of a car, it does not tell you what condition it is currently in. It is recommended to get your car looked at before purchasing it to make sure there are not any surprise repairs needed.
Q. "What will a pre-purchase inspection tell me?"

One important thing to consider before purchasing a vehicle is the condition of your vehicle's parts. We will be able to tell you if there are any concerns with any of the parts and their life expectancy.
Q. "How can a pre-purchase inspection help me get a better price at the dealership?"

If we notice any signs of a future repair needed, this can help you negotiate or possibly save you from a bad investment.
Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"

With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"

Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"

As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.

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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."

- J.L.