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Questions tagged [inspection]

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Safety Inspection after repair

My car was recently repaired (turbo air intake motor, motor mounts, brakes) at which time I also asked them to do the annual NC safety inspection. When I picked up the car and asked about the inspection, the shop rep said he couldn't do it because…
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What to look for when buying a salvage title car

Other than the normal stuff to look for when buying a used car, what else should you check or have inspected when buying a used car with a salvage or junk title?
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Connection point on a 2007 Impala for vehicle inspection

I recently had my 2007 Impala at a dealer for a routine lube, oil change, tire rotation, and a NYS Vehicle Inspection. Shortly after that I found puddles of water on the front passengers floor. I took the car back to the dealer who said I had to…
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Taking my car to get inspected today in NY

I have an 05 Dodge Durango, I am taking it to get it inspected today, but someone ripped off the rear wiper blade a couple months ago, will they fail me due to a missing rear blade?
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What things should I look for when inspecting a used vehicle?

I recently bought a new (to me) car. The biggest difficulty I have is trying to determine what if any major mechanical problems there might be, and what to look for when inspecting the vehicle and taking it for a test drive. So, aside from taking it…
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Is an SGS Automotive inspection as reliable as an inspection by a local mechanic?

eBay motors recommends that vehicles be inspected by SGS Automotive, a professional vehicle inspection service. The alternative would be to hire a local mechanic to do the inspection. My main concern in buying a car I cannot see is that the car has…
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Will an inspection done by a certified mechanic reveal any and all damage done to a car that has been in a previous accident?

So I'm looking to buy my first car. I'm going to buy something used and have come across a dealership that sells previously leased cars. I've looked up reviews for this particular dealership and most are 4 stars or higher. The cars are pretty cheap,…
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