Mobile 3rd party evaluations

This inspection of a 1yr old car ended rather quickly when the car was discovered to be unsafe to drive (or even sit inside of). It makes me wonder if those so-called "dealer inspections" are even real. FYI this was a "certified pre-owned" CPO car with OE and aftermarket warranties included in the sale. Warranty means nothing, since I am quite sure that no warranty would cover this issue. This leaves the dealer wide open for a fraud and personal injury law suit don't you think?

While in Colorado Springs for a pre-purchase used car checkout inspection I was surprised to find this e-box (for the lamp posts) making a weird noise. The street lights were all working, but the two nearest the box were not lit. CALL AN ELECTRICIAN!

No tools needed to do this self test OBD monitor status inspection. This is a great trick for buyers when out shopping for this model. Brought to you by SOS Inspections, Colorado's best MOBILE vehicle evaluation service. www.usedcarcheckout.com

This method allows anyone to check the OBD monitor status with no tools. A useful thing when shopping for a used Jeep. Brought to you by SOS Inspections. Colorado's best vehicle evaluation service, www.usedcarcheckout.com

No tools needed inspection before purchase. Use this quick check method to see if someone has just turned off the check engine light. Brought to you by SOS Inspections, Colorado's best MOBILE vehicle evaluation service. www.usedcarcheckout.com

Inspector Norris explains this myth and how it applies to clever car dealers. Courtesy of SOS Inspections www.usedcarcheckout.com

How long does that stuff sit back there? Which cars are donor/parts chassis? Are all those VIN numbers accounted for? Things that make you go huh... Is that a clean Carfax is see over there, naw, couldn't be... Need help checking out a used car? www.usedcarcheckout.com by SOS Inspections.

Using the CEL (check engine light) to uncover recent tampering during a pre-purchase used car checkout. Count the blinks to know if you are about to be scammed. Courtesy of SOS Inspections www.usedcarcheckout.com

There is a random "clack" noise that repeats frequently. I didn't know what it was at first but later confirmed that the noise could only be caused by a timing chain issue. Courtesy of SOS Inspections www.usedcarcheckout.com

An audio sample of a high mileage boxer engine noise, this engine seems stable for now and only burns 1qt oil per 2,000 miles

These multi-air engines can make some ugly noises, but this is a sound sample from a brand new engine. Confirmed no problems - normal.

Using the CEL (check engine light) to uncover recent tampering during a pre-purchase used car checkout.

Master technician talks about the tools needed to do a thorough used car inspection. Before hiring a company to inspect a vehicle, read the web site carefully - "if they don't have real tools, its not a real inspection" ~ NS