Quick answer. A buyer in Temecula called us about a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder for sale at a dealer in Murrieta. We booked a pre-purchase inspection for $225 and went to the lot. The inspector walked the car and photographed it on arrival. That is the whole point. You see the car through someone else's eyes before you sign.
Key Points
- The car was a red 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SL on a dealer lot in Murrieta.
- The buyer called from Temecula after finding our pre-purchase page.
- The inspection was $225.
- We go to the car. The buyer does not have to take it anywhere.
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How the Call Came In
The buyer found our pre-purchase inspection page and called the number on it. They were in Temecula. The Pathfinder was a few minutes away, on a dealer lot in Murrieta.
That is a common setup. You find a car online, you like the price, and you want someone who does not work for the seller to look at it first.
We quoted one flat price, $225, and went to the car.
At the Lot
The inspector photographs the car on arrival before anything else. That sets the record of what the car looked like that day.
This one was a 2022 Pathfinder SL in red, on black wheels. It is a late model car, so the worry is not rust or a tired engine. The worry is the stuff a clean wash can hide.
On a three year old SUV that usually means old body repair, uneven tire wear, warning lights, and whether every system works the way it should.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder SL, Murrieta, September 8
Buyer: called from Temecula after finding our pre-purchase page.
Where: a dealer lot in Murrieta.
What we did: a pre-purchase inspection at the car.
Price: $225 flat.
Why Inspect a Late Model Car
People skip inspections on newer cars. They figure a 2022 cannot have much wrong with it.
Sometimes that is true. Sometimes it is not. A car this new can still have a past. You do not know until someone looks.
A $225 inspection is small next to the price of a three year old SUV. If it finds nothing, you buy with confidence. If it finds something, you know before the money is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a pre-purchase inspection in Murrieta?
This one was $225 flat. We go to the car, at a dealer or a private seller.
Do I need to be there for the inspection?
No. The buyer on this job was in Temecula. We go to the car and send you what we found.
Is it worth inspecting a 2022 car?
Yes. A late model car can still have old repairs or issues a wash hides. A small fee now beats a big surprise later.
Will the dealer let you inspect the car?
Most will. You set it up with them, and we meet the car on their lot.
Supercanic tip: Book the inspection before you sign anything. Once the paperwork is done, what we find is just bad news, not leverage. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
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