I've purchased a number of vehicles outside of my area after finding them on the internet. I have a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) done 100% of the time to get an expert opinion. I find it to be the best way to have a neutral expert determine whether or not the vehicle is as described and an overall good purchase. A good dealership or private owner will not have a problem with this being done.
I found Dan through a quick Google search for "palm beach pre purchase inspection." Although he did not have a Yelp page, his website was very detailed about his process. I was impressed. After speaking with Dan, he was very clear about his services, timing, and rate. I prepaid for the PPI and had him coordinate with the dealership to complete the PPI on the vehicle I was interested in.
Dan arrived on time and worked with the dealership to give a thorough inspection. He spent a couple of hours going over every panel, wheel, tire, seat, button, and all other parts of the vehicle. He checked to make sure everything was functioning. He also took the initiative to ask them to put it on the lift to check the undercarriage, which they did. Lastly, he cross-checked the CarFax report for any repairs or maintenance and made sure it coincided with what he saw.
Dan called me after the inspection and spent 20 minutes reviewing every nuance about the vehicle. It was as-if I was checking out the vehicle myself. I also asked his personal opinion on purchasing it and he happily gave the thumbs up. He added that he would send over a full report and pictures later that day for my records. I received 84 pictures and a 5-page inspection report (PDF) that evening.
I couldn't be happier with this experience. Dan's rates are very fair and his work is exceptional. I would highly recommend Dan for a PPI.
I've purchased a number of vehicles outside of my area after finding them on the internet. I have a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) done 100% of the time to get an expert opinion. I find it to be the best way to have a neutral expert determine whether or not the vehicle is as described and an overall good purchase. A good dealership or private owner will not have a problem with this being done.
I found Dan through a quick Google search for "palm beach pre purchase inspection." Although he did not have a Yelp page, his website was very detailed about his process. I was impressed. After speaking with Dan, he was very clear about his services, timing, and rate. I prepaid for the PPI and had him coordinate with the dealership to complete the PPI on the vehicle I was interested in.
Dan arrived on time and worked with the dealership to give a thorough inspection. He spent a couple of hours going over every panel, wheel, tire, seat, button, and all other parts of the vehicle. He checked to make sure everything was functioning. He also took the initiative to ask them to put it on the lift to check the undercarriage, which they did. Lastly, he cross-checked the CarFax report for any repairs or maintenance and made sure it coincided with what he saw.
Dan called me after the inspection and spent 20 minutes reviewing every nuance about the vehicle. It was as-if I was checking out the vehicle myself. I also asked his personal opinion on purchasing it and he happily gave the thumbs up. He added that he would send over a full report and pictures later that day for my records. I received 84 pictures and a 5-page inspection report (PDF) that evening.
I couldn't be happier with this experience. Dan's rates are very fair and his work is exceptional. I would highly recommend Dan for a PPI.