Quick answer. A buyer wanted this 2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 checked before buying it. The truck was for sale in Roselle, Illinois, near Chicago. A Supercanic network inspector there did the inspection for $275. The quote listed every system that would be checked and said up front what was not included.
Key Points
- The truck was a 2004 Tundra SR5 for sale in Roselle, Illinois.
- A Supercanic network inspector near Chicago did the inspection.
- The price was $275.
- The quote listed fluids, brakes, suspension, tires, battery, lights, a scan, exhaust, steering and rust.
- It said up front that skid plates and wheels do not come off.
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A 21 Year Old Truck for Sale Near Chicago
The buyer called us from Southern California. The truck was in Roselle, Illinois. They wanted it inspected before they bought it.
A 2004 Tundra can be a great truck. It can also be a rusty one. Chicago winters and road salt are hard on a frame. That is why you look before you pay.
What the Inspection Covered
The quote spelled it out. Fluid levels. Brake condition. Suspension parts. Tire tread and condition. Battery and charging system. Lights and electrical. An engine scan. Exhaust leaks. Steering play. Rust or damage underneath.
The buyer gets a written report with photos of all the major systems.
On an older truck, the scan matters. A cleared code can hide a problem for a few drive cycles. The scan shows what the computers have seen and what is ready.
What It Did Not Cover
This is the part a lot of inspections leave out of the quote. Ours said it plainly. Skid plates do not come off, and neither do the wheels.
If the inspector finds something that needs a closer look, that extra time gets quoted first. Nothing is added without the buyer saying yes.
The Job on One Card
2004 Toyota Tundra SR5, Roselle, Illinois, October 7
The ask: inspect it before I buy it.
Who checked it: a Supercanic network inspector near Chicago.
Covered: fluids, brakes, suspension, tires, battery, lights, scan, exhaust, steering, rust.
Cost: $275.
Our desk tracked this one in Shop Desk from the first call to the report, the same as a job in our own driveway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you inspect a truck for sale in Illinois?
Yes. This one was done near Chicago by a Supercanic network inspector.
What does a pre-purchase inspection check on an older truck?
On this Tundra: fluids, brakes, suspension, tires, battery and charging, lights, an engine scan, exhaust, steering play and rust underneath.
Does the inspection take the wheels off?
Not on this one. The quote said skid plates and wheels stay on. Extra time is quoted first if something needs a closer look.
How much was this inspection?
It was $275 for this 2004 Tundra SR5.
Supercanic tip: On any truck from a snow state, ask the inspector to look hard at the frame and the bed edges. Rust there is the most expensive surprise. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
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