Pre Purchase Inspections in Knoxville

LET US INSPECT A VEHICLE BEFORE YOU BUY

The current economy is forcing more and more consumers to be frugal. For this reason, it is more important than ever to be savvy when it comes to financial matters. If you’re in the market for a car, you may want to look into used car options. But there can be issues with buying used. You may not know exactly what you’re getting. There are helpful tools such as Carfax. Dealerships use these resources to learn a car’s service history.

These reports, however, are not exhaustive. For example, Carfax reports don’t let you know whether or not the car is in great running condition right now. Are critical driving systems ready to go? What is the condition on components such as hoses, engine mounts, belts and other key engine parts? Christian Brothers Automotive can be your used car resource. Our ASE-Certified technicians can conduct pre-purchase inspections to ensure you make a smart decision when buying a used car.

A pre-purchase inspection is highly recommended if you are buying a vehicle without a warranty. If you purchase a car that doesn’t have a warranty, you assume all of the risk. A pre-purchase inspection will lower risks. A pre-purchase inspection will give you peace of mind. There is not an industry standard for pre-purchase inspections, but Christian Brothers Automotive will provide you with a comprehensive review of your prospective vehicle.

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 Automotive might also save you money because you will be able to negotiate a better price.

If you are shopping for a used car, be sure to visit Christian Brothers Automotive 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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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us

"My daughter is a student at UT and had minor issue with vehicle. i was able to get a quick appointment for her and it was verified it was a minor issue and they fixed it without charge. i highly recommend christian brothers if an issue arises with your veh"

- Mark