Buying a used car is inherently risky, as sellers may unknowingly or intentionally hide issues. A professional inspection provides:

Identifying critical defects in brakes, tires, steering, and seat belts protects the driver and other road users.

A standard PPI typically includes a 32-point or multi-point check of several key areas:

Modern shops use scanners to check the vehicle's computer for "hidden" error codes that might have been recently cleared but not repaired.

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