Auto inspections are a highly sophisticated process that assures the buyer a good deal when buying a car. It is a systematic inspection performed by inspectors who are automotive service excellence certified technicians. Now that a large number of cars are sold through the Internet, auto inspection has become increasingly important. Before buying a car, you can have a pre-purchase inspection done without visiting the garage. The Internet has made it easier to get a car inspected even if it is halfway across the country. Most auto inspection companies provide comprehensive condition reports and provide free professional consultation to every client. The reports include detailed checks of the body, paint, chrome, signs of accident damage and rusting. Auto inspection also includes an engine check and a test drive. Inspectors photograph the body, tires, wheels and interiors.

Nowadays, you can obtain a thorough inspection report of a vehicle within 48 hours delivered via fax or email. A wide network of inspectors makes it easy to get an independent and unbiased analysis of the condition, safety and quality of the vehicle you want to buy. All you have to do is to provide the auto inspector with the name, address and the daytime phone number of the person selling the vehicle or his agent. Apart from irregular vehicle features that need to be inspected, any special issues you want investigated need to be mentioned to the auto inspector in advance.

Auto inspections cost around $150 in most areas. In many states the base rate has risen recently to the $175 to $180 level. The general auto inspection base rate applies to most of the large metros where major inspection agencies have good coverage. Inspections in rural areas that require extra travel may also include extra mileage charges. Auto inspection is available all over the country and anyone can make use of it to buy a good vehicle.