Quick answer. A buyer asked us to inspect a Mazda 6 2.5T on a dealer lot in Columbus, Ohio. That is far outside our Southern California area, so a Supercanic network inspector in Columbus did the work. The price was $225. The finding was plain. The car is good.
Key Points
- The car was a Mazda 6 with the 2.5 turbo, for sale at a dealer in Columbus, Ohio.
- We set up the time with the seller. The buyer did not have to.
- A Supercanic network inspector in Columbus did the inspection.
- The price was $225, the same as any basic car.
- The finding on the record: the car is good.
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How the Request Came In
The buyer found us through our Columbus inspection page. They wanted a Mazda 6 checked before they paid for it.
The car sat at a dealer. The buyer was not there. That happens a lot. People shop for cars far from home now.
Our desk flagged it right away. Out of our area. Needs a network mechanic.
Who Sets the Time
We do. Not the buyer.
Our desk calls the seller, picks a time and sends the inspector. The buyer just waits for the report. That keeps the buyer from playing phone tag with a sales desk in another state.
It also means the seller knows a real inspection is coming. That alone tells you something about how they react.
The car
Mazda 6 2.5T, Touring Reserve trim, on a dealer lot in Columbus, Ohio.
Who inspected it
A Supercanic network inspector in Columbus.
What the inspector found
The car is good.
What it cost
$225 for the inspection.
What The Car Is Good Means
It means the inspector did not find a reason to walk away. That is the whole point of paying $225 before you pay thousands.
A good report is not a waste of money. You bought peace of mind and a record of the car on the day you bought it. If something comes up later, you have the date it was clean.
You do not know which kind of report you will get until someone looks.
One Price for a Basic Car
A basic car inspection is $225 with us, in our area or through the network. It does not change because the car is in Ohio.
RVs, diesels and exotics are quoted on their own. A Mazda 6 is a basic car, so it got the basic price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Supercanic inspect a car outside California?
Yes. In other states a Supercanic network inspector in that city does the work. This Mazda 6 was checked in Columbus, Ohio.
How much is a pre-purchase inspection?
A basic car is $225. RVs, diesels and exotic cars get their own quote.
Do I have to be there for the inspection?
No. We set the time with the seller and send you the result.
What if the inspection finds nothing wrong?
Then you buy with a clean record of the car on that day. On this Mazda 6 the finding was that the car is good.
Supercanic tip: Buying a car in another state? Have it checked before you send money or book a flight. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
Buying a Car Far From Home?
We set the time with the seller and send an inspector. A basic car is $225.
