Quick answer. A buyer was purchasing this 2017 Hyundai Elantra from far away and could not be there. The history report showed a front end accident in 2017, later reported as structural damage, and a rear end accident in 2023. The buyer wanted to know how good those repairs were. A Supercanic network inspector in Orlando looked at the car for them. The inspection was $225.
Key Points
- The buyer was buying remotely and would not be at the inspection.
- The history report showed a 2017 front end hit with later structural damage.
- It also showed a 2023 rear end hit with moderate damage.
- The main question was the quality of the old structural repairs.
- A Supercanic network inspector in Orlando did the inspection for $225.
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A Buyer Who Could Not Be There
This buyer was buying a car in Orlando without seeing it. They had the history report, and it had two accidents on it.
The first was a front end hit in 2017. It was moderate, and later the report showed structural damage from it. The second was a rear end hit in 2023, also moderate.
The listing said 98,117 miles. The buyer had a deal worked out. What they did not have was anyone looking at the car for them.
What the Buyer Asked Us to Check
The buyer was clear. Their main worry was the old structural repairs. Were they done right? And were there any safety or mechanical problems left over from the accidents?
That is the right question. A history report tells you a car was hit. It does not tell you how well it was fixed.
On a car hit from behind, the trunk is one of the first places to look. Lift the floor. Look at the seams and the metal around the spare. Factory seams look even. Repairs often do not.
The Job on One Card
2017 Hyundai Elantra, Orlando, October 6
The worry: two accidents on the history, one with structural damage.
The question: how good were the repairs, and is anything unsafe left over?
Who checked it: a Supercanic network inspector in Orlando.
Cost: $225.
A front end hit shows up under the hood. Bolts that have been turned, paint that does not match, and brackets that sit wrong all tell a story.
Why Remote Buyers Need This the Most
If you are buying from another state, you only get one look at the car before you pay. Make it a real look.
Send the inspector your worry, in writing, like this buyer did. A history report with structural damage deserves more than a walk around.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection if I am not there?
Yes. This buyer was remote. The inspector looked at the car and the buyer got the results.
What does structural damage on a history report mean?
The frame or body structure was damaged. It can be repaired well or badly. Only an inspection tells you which.
Where do you look on a car that was hit from behind?
Inside the trunk with the floor lifted, the rear body seams, and the area around the spare. Repairs often look uneven there.
How much was this inspection?
It was $225, done by a Supercanic network inspector in Orlando.
Supercanic tip: Send your inspector the history report before the visit. It tells them exactly where to look first. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
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