Used Car Inspection. Before You Buy.

The Cheapest Insurance You'll Ever Get.

Buying a used vehicle is one of the bigger financial decisions most people make. And the difference between a solid buy and a money pit isn't always visible from the driver's seat. A test drive tells you how a vehicle feels right now. An inspection tells you what's coming next.

We see it regularly — someone buys a vehicle in Collingwood or Wasaga Beach, drives it for a few weeks, and then discovers it needs thousands in brake work, has a transmission issue, or is rotting from underneath. These aren't things that show up on a Kijiji ad. They show up on a lift.

A pre-purchase inspection costs a fraction of what a single surprise repair runs. It gives you the information to negotiate a fair price, walk away from a bad deal, or buy with confidence. If the seller won't let you get it inspected, that tells you something too. We've outlined common warning signs that apply here as well.

Know what you're buying before you sign anything.

The Issues That Don't Show Up on a Test Drive.

The most common finding on used vehicles in this area is rust — specifically, undercarriage corrosion that's more advanced than it looks from the outside. We've inspected vehicles that looked great in photos but had brake lines ready to burst and subframes that were structurally compromised. Ontario winters don't forgive.

Worn brakes are another frequent find. Pads that are close to metal, rotors that are below minimum thickness, seized slide pins that cause uneven wear. These are expensive to fix after you buy, but they're powerful negotiating tools when you know about them before you sign.

We also catch deferred maintenance — old transmission fluid that's never been changed, engine oil that's been run too long, coolant that's lost its protective properties. These aren't deal-breakers on their own, but they tell a story about how the previous owner treated the vehicle. Taken together with everything else, they help you understand what you'd be taking on if you decide to weigh the fix-versus-replace decision.

Every used vehicle has a history. We help you read it.