Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple factors must be considered when purchasing a vehicle. These include your budget, the size of the vehicle, and its ultimate purpose. Generally speaking, to obtain a reliable vehicle, one must budget above the $10,000 price point. Below that, you are almost guaranteed to have multiple cosmetic issues, leaks, and the presence of onboard diagnostic codes (OBD). The greater your budget, the more reliable and cosmetically-appearing vehicles will become available. The top four most reliable vehicles are Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Subaru.

Generally speaking, purchasing a vehicle from an individual is a better choice. Dealerships are in the business to make a profit. To do this, they will mark up the price of the vehicle. Additionally, many dealerships will not haggle on price. Purchasing a vehicle form a private individual will often cost you less. Private individuals will also be open to negotiating a fair price based upon the PPI report.

A Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) will assess a vehicle's cosmetic condition and functional / mechanical condition. It will determine if the vehicle has undergone body repairs from an impact event, evaluate accessory operations, and evaluate the vehicle's mechanical reliability.

A Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is provided by the dealership. They have a vested interest in selling their vehicle. A PPI provider does not have a vested interest in selling the vehicle. The PPI will provide an unbiased and factual evaluation. Additionally, a PPI will go into greater detail and will cover items that a PDI will not.

The pre-purchase inspection is performed at a location that is convenient for you. This may be your residence, and work, or a public space of your choice.

A standard PPI takes about sixty minutes. However, it may take longer depending upon the vehicle's year, make and model. Also, if the vehicle has multiple issues, the inspection will take and extended period of time to complete.

We understand that time is of the essence. Customers are eager to make an informed decision. Once the order is placed, an outreach attempt to the dealership is made. If the vehicle is available that day, the inspection will take place that day and you will receive the report the same day. However, several factors will affect timeliness. These may include vehicle unavailability due to repairs, holiday closures, and inclement weather.

Generally speaking, an extended warranty is not a good idea. They provide the owner with a false sense of security. Owners believe that if anything goes wrong with their vehicle, the extended warranty will cover it. That is a false assumption. There is no extended warranty that will cover everything. There are always exceptions. Some will cover powertrain only, and exclude accessories such as AC, radios, exhaust, etc. Owners also believe that even if an item is covered, it will cost them nothing for the repair. This is not the case, there will always be a deductible or copay. Owners must read the fine print.

RVs come in a variety of styles. The largest and most expensive is a Class-A. These are large, spacious, and have a powertrain. If you are interested in an RV with a powertrain, but are interested in a smaller unit, consider a Class-B or Class-C. If a powertrain is not needed, and you have a vehicle that has towing capacity, consider a bumper-pull unit.

One of the most important things to remember with any RV, is the fact that gravity is not your friend. All RVs must have their roof evaluated for damage and seal condition at least once a year. Failure to perform these evaluations may result in future costly repairs. Moisture ingress will result, due to gravity, and find its way to the ceiling. At this point, staining will occur. From there, the moisture will seep into the walls and cause separation and peeling. From there, it will find its way to the floor and cause soft spots.

RVs come in a variety of styles. The largest and most expensive is a Class-A. These are large, spacious, and have a powertrain. If you are interested in an RV with a powertrain, but are interested in a smaller unit, consider a Class-B or Class-C. If a powertrain is not needed, and you have a vehicle that has towing capacity, consider a bumper-pull unit.

One of the most important things to remember with any RV, is the fact that gravity is not your friend. All RVs must have their roof evaluated for damage and seal condition at least once a year. Failure to perform these evaluations may result in future costly repairs. Moisture ingress will result, due to gravity, and find its way to the ceiling. At this point, staining will occur. From there, the moisture will seep into the walls and cause separation and peeling. From there, it will find its way to the floor and cause soft spots.