Pre-purchase car inspection
Before you buy a used car, a garage can inspect it on a lift: a diagnostic scan, the state of the engine and gearbox, brakes, suspension, rust and paint thickness, to see what was hit and resprayed, and a test drive. Check the history too: the mileage recorded at roadworthiness tests, damage records and the service book. Go to a garage you choose, not one the seller suggests. The report shows what repairs are coming and helps you negotiate.
- Typical price
- 250–600 RON
- Indicative price; it depends on the car and the repair shop.
- Typical duration
- 1 h 30 min
- How often
- Before every used car you're seriously thinking of buying, before you pay a deposit.
Repair shops on CariX by city
No repair shops for this job yet
No repair shop listed on CariX offers services in the Diagnostics category yet. We are adding repair shops one by one; meanwhile, you can search for another service.
Find a repair shopFrequently asked questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
Roughly between 250 and 600 RON. This is not an offer: the final price depends on the car, the actual work needed and the repair shop, so you agree it with the shop before the work starts.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
Usually around 1 h 30 min. The actual time depends on the car and the shop's schedule.
How often is a pre-purchase inspection needed?
Before every used car you're seriously thinking of buying, before you pay a deposit.
How do I book through CariX?
Choose a repair shop and send a booking request with your preferred day and time; the shop confirms it, declines it or suggests another time. You get an email at every step. CariX is free for drivers.
Other services
- Car service
- Brake pad replacement
- Brake disc replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Clutch replacement
- Seasonal tyre change
- Wheel alignment and balancing
- Car battery replacement
- Computer diagnostics
- Car AC recharge
- Shock absorber replacement
- Catalytic converter replacement
- ITP (periodic roadworthiness test)
- Puncture repair
- Alternator replacement
- Car wash
- Car detailing
- Car towing
- Tyre storage
- Bodywork and paint
- Windscreen repair and replacement
- Engine oil change
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake fluid change
- Auxiliary belt replacement
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning
- Injector reconditioning
- Turbocharger repair
- Automatic gearbox oil change
- Starter motor repair
- Radiator and cooling repair
- LPG conversion
- Car keys
- Wheel refurbishment
- Headlight restoration
- Paintless dent repair (PDR)
- Hybrid and electric car service
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