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Pre-purchase vehicle inspection recommendations
« on: July 11, 2019, 12:24:25 pm »
Any recommendations on where to get a pre-purchase vehicle inspection in the Montreal area, particularly in the South Shore?

Opinions on the following options?

CAA‑Québec Vehicle Inspection Centres
2380, rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Montreal, Québec
H3J 1N4
https://www.caaquebec.com/en/contact-us/vehicle-inspection-centres/

APA recommendation in Montreal:
Andrew Bleakley
Mobile Vehicle Inspection Service
(514) 890-5000
https://www.apa.ca/vehicleinspection.asp

Or the (Lexus) dealer that regularly maintained the vehicle?

An advantage of the APA recommendation is that the inspector comes to the vehicle, but the downside is they don't have a car lift. How can they do a proper mechanical/underbody inspection? Also do they have the tools to check computer codes and inspect electrical/systems issues?

Sharing your experience with these or other inspection services is greatly appreciated!

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Re: Pre-purchase vehicle inspection recommendations
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2019, 02:57:57 pm »
I like getting the car on a lift....
How fast is my 911?  Supras sh*t on on me all the time...in reverse..with blown turbos  :( ...

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Re: Pre-purchase vehicle inspection recommendations
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2019, 03:04:52 pm »
I like getting the car on a lift....

Yeah.. I'll probably go to the dealer.