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Generally speaking, an auto dealership will include a pre-owned vehicle inspection checklist before any car can be listed on the vehicle inventory. This is a rigorous, multi-point check of all systems, major and minor. An inspection includes many highly detailed and particular criteria that usually vary from one dealership to the next. This helps guarantee every used car or truck is in ideal condition. Many components can typically be put into 3 essential types: service, mechanical, and electronic. Learn what goes into a pre-owned vehicle checklist.
From anti-lock brakes to 7-speed DSG transmissions, modern mechanical car parts are in every area of today’s cars and it’s imperative that they’re working properly to avoid accidents and expensive repair bills. A complete inspection can inspect these parts and others such as engine parts, CVT transmissions, drive systems, the battery, the exhaust, and cooling systems (hoses and the radiator). If the car is either a hybrid or an electric vehicle, the drive battery can only be serviced and inspected by a trained professional.
More than ever before, today’s cars have complex electrical systems such as computers, digital gauge clusters, touchscreens, NAV systems, and safety cameras. So it’s critical that they pass the same uncompromising tests as the other components. A meticulous inspection of the electronics includes all external, internal, and emergency lighting, as well as digital displays and driving lights. Most necessary, however, are the proper functions of any onboard computers and any electronically controlled systems, such as the ignition, engine performance settings, the brakes, blind spot detection, and cell phone systems.
A meticulous vehicle inspection can uncover any current problems, but it might miss some issues that happened in the past. To fully appreciate the actual status of your car we partner with vehicle history professionals like AutoCheck and CarFax. These services display the full history of a vehicle and will typically provide information such as previous accidents, warranty service, mileage inconsistencies, oil changes, and title problems. Realizing the whole history of the car you are ready to purchase allows you to make the best decision you can.
Lexus Southwest Houston invites you to buy, sell, or trade with us, online or in-person. Our pre-owned vehicle inspections are rigorous and our vehicles are guaranteed for quality. Experience a real difference in car-buying. Visit us today for a great selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned luxury cars and SUVs in Houston, TX. Our friendly Lexus team is standing by to serve you.
