Eugene, Oregon Pre-Trip and Pre-purchase Vehicle Inspections

Our mechanics will take time to evaluate all the major systems of your car. Suspension components including links, bushings, shocks, and struts can be expensive and complex to repair. Spotting suspension issues before you buy a car is a great way to avoid costly repair bills. The engine is another obvious failure point with big financial implications. Our expert mechanics will check your engine for oil or fluid leaks, as well as any signs of low compression, gasket damage, or other ticking time bombs that can turn your new car into a lawn ornament. They will also check the wear parts on the engine: the air cleaner filter, fluids, belts, spark plugs all need inspection in and of themselves and might point to more serious problems. Your car’s electrical systems can also have a profound influence on your car’s performance. Jackson’s Auto Care will make sure that these systems are in good working order and let you know how much it would be to repair them if they aren’t.

Just because a used car has some mechanical issues does not mean that you should not purchase it. Having the sort of information you need to make an informed decision means you can come to the bargaining table with leverage. If a car will require a thousand dollar repair, ask for $1,250 off for the cost of the repair plus the time and effort it takes to schedule and deliver the vehicle to the repair. Do not worry about offending someone. If anything, you have the right to be offended if someone is knowingly attempting to sell you a car with hidden issues.