Quick answer. A buyer near Van Nuys asked us to check a 2011 Ford F-250 diesel on a dealer lot. The truck had just under 99,000 miles. Los Angeles is in our own area, so we did the inspection in house. The price was $225.
Key Points
- The truck was a 2011 Ford F-250 diesel at a dealer near Van Nuys.
- The record shows 98,892 miles.
- The buyer asked for a diesel specialist with factory level scan software.
- We do Los Angeles inspections in house. No network inspector needed.
- The price was $225. The record has no written finding, so we do not claim one.
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The Buyer Asked the Right Question
Before anything else, the buyer asked if we had a diesel specialist with factory diagnostic software.
That is a smart question. A diesel truck has systems a gas truck does not. Emissions parts, injectors, a turbo, and a lot of computer data that a cheap code reader will not show.
If you are buying a used diesel, ask that question of anyone who inspects it.
The Truck
A white 2011 F-250 Super Duty with the diesel. Tan leather inside. Just under 99,000 miles on the clock.
Our tech shot the engine bay, the gauges and the cab. The cluster showed a driver door ajar message with the key on.
The truck
2011 Ford F-250 diesel, on a dealer lot near Van Nuys.
Miles
98,892 on the record.
Who inspected it
Supercanic, in house. No network inspector needed.
What it cost
$225 for the inspection.
What We Will Not Claim
The record does not have a written finding for this truck. It also does not say which scan tool was used.
So we will not tell you it passed, or what it needed, or that it was scanned with factory software. We only post what the record says.
Every inspection we do is logged in Shop Desk with photos at the start and the end. That record is what we write from.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a diesel truck pre-purchase inspection?
This 2011 F-250 was $225. Some diesels get their own quote, so call with the truck and we will tell you.
What should I ask before a diesel inspection?
Ask what scan tool they use and if they know diesels. This buyer asked for a diesel specialist with factory software.
Do you inspect trucks at dealers in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is in our area. This truck was on a dealer lot near Van Nuys.
Do I need to be there?
No. We set the time and send you what we found.
Supercanic tip: Buying a used diesel? Ask the dealer for the service records and any emissions work done. Hand them to the inspector. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
Buying a Used Car?
Have it checked before you pay. A basic car is $225.
