Pre-Purchase Inspection in Cumming, GA
Buying a used BMW, Porsche, Audi, or Mercedes? A pre-purchase inspection in Cumming, GA tells you exactly what you are buying — before you sign.
Pre-Purchase Inspection in Cumming, GA
Buying a used BMW, Porsche, Audi, or Mercedes? A used European car can be the best value on the road — or the most expensive mistake. Our pre-purchase inspection puts the car on a lift and goes through it top to bottom — mechanical, electronics, and a road test — so you negotiate from facts, not hope.
Inspections are performed at our shop at 85 Buford Dam Rd in Cumming, GA — most sellers and dealerships accommodate a serious buyer, and a seller who refuses an inspection tells you something. Call (770) 897-3848 to schedule.
What Is Included
- Complete lift inspection: underbody, suspension, steering, brakes, tires, exhaust, and fluid leaks
- Full computer scan of all modules — engine, transmission, ABS, airbag — including stored and pending codes
- Engine and transmission health: fluid condition, leaks, mounts, cooling-system pressure check
- Road test: drivability, shifting, braking, noises, and vibrations
- Body and frame clues: paint work, accident indicators, panel gaps
- Written report with photos you can use in price negotiation
Expect the inspection to take about one to two hours. You will get a straight answer: buy it, negotiate the price down, budget for upcoming maintenance — or walk away.
European-Specific Issues We Hunt For
This is where a European specialist earns the fee. We know the expensive patterns by heart:
- BMW: N20/N26 timing-chain and guide wear, oil filter housing gasket leaks, valve cover leaks, cooling-system components
- Porsche 911 (996/997): bore scoring and IMS bearing history on applicable models, over-rev reports pulled from the DME
- Audi / VW 2.0T: oil consumption, timing-chain tensioner generation, intake-valve carbon buildup
- Mercedes: air-suspension leaks and compressor health, ABC hydraulics on applicable models
A clean history report is a starting point, not a verdict — we have seen “clean” cars hiding thousands in deferred maintenance. After the purchase, we can handle any needed work, from a diagnostic follow-up to a wheel alignment, backed by our 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty. See all of our European repair services.
Know Before You Buy
- European specialists — we know the expensive failure patterns by model
- Full written report with photos for negotiation leverage
- All-modules computer scan, not just an engine-code check
- Honest buy-it / negotiate / walk-away advice — no upsell
- OEM or better parts on any post-purchase work we perform
- 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on any work you have us do after purchase
- Financing available through Koalafi
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost in Cumming, GA?
A fraction of what one missed problem costs — a single overlooked timing-chain or air-suspension issue runs into the thousands. Call (770) 897-3848 for current pricing.
Can you inspect a car at the dealership where it is for sale?
Inspections are performed at our shop so we can put the car on a lift and use our full diagnostic equipment. Most dealerships and private sellers will let a serious buyer bring the car over — call us and we will help coordinate timing.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
About one to two hours. You receive the written report with photos the same day.
What happens if you find problems?
You get a written report with photos plus our repair estimate — leverage for negotiating the price, budgeting maintenance, or walking away.
Need Service? Let's Get You Scheduled.
Call or book online — we'll take it from there.