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Pre-Purchase Used Car Inspection in Texas

Quick answer

A pre-purchase inspection tells you what a used car really needs before you hand over money. We check the engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, computer codes, and signs of flood damage — critical in Houston and the Gulf Coast — and give you a written report to negotiate with. Typical cost: $129 – $199. Call 469-402-3923 for a same-day appointment.

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What's included in pre-purchase car inspection

  • 150-point mechanical inspection
  • Computer scan for stored and pending codes
  • Frame, rust, and accident-repair check
  • Flood damage indicators
  • Written report with repair cost estimates

A pre-purchase inspection tells you what a used car really needs before you hand over money. We check the engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, computer codes, and signs of flood damage — critical in Houston and the Gulf Coast — and give you a written report to negotiate with. Every job at Car Auto Repairs of Texas comes with a written estimate.

Pre-Purchase Used Car Inspection in progress

Our pre-purchase car inspection process

  1. 1

    Call or request a quote

    Tell us about your vehicle and the pre-purchase inspection you need. Same-day appointments are common.

  2. 2

    Inspect & test

    An ASE-certified technician inspects the vehicle and documents findings with photos.

  3. 3

    Approve a written estimate

    You get an itemized price upfront. Nothing starts until you approve it.

  4. 4

    Complete & road-test

    We finish the work with quality OEM or OE-equivalent parts and road-test before handoff.

How much does pre-purchase car inspection cost?

$129 – $199

Final price depends on your vehicle. You'll always get a written estimate before work begins.

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection FAQs

Yes. It routinely uncovers problems costing far more than the inspection, and gives you leverage to negotiate.

Bring it to our shop; most reputable sellers allow it. If a seller refuses, treat that as a red flag.

We look for silt, corrosion in unusual places, water lines, musty odors, and electrical faults common after flooding.

About 60–90 minutes.

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection near you

Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

Greater Houston

San Antonio & Hill Country

Austin & Central Texas

Related pre-purchase car inspection guides

What to Check Before Buying a Used Car in Texas

A buyer's checklist covering title, flood history, inspection status, and mechanical red flags.

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What to Do After Flood Damage to Your Car in Texas

Step-by-step after Houston-area or Hill Country flooding.

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