Before you invest money in your next Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati or other exotic cars, Moorespeed highly recommends having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a reputable mechanic.
Our Pre-Purchase Inspection is a very comprehensive examination that covers all systems of the car as well as cosmetics and road test.
Please contact us to schedule your pre-purchase inspection.
General Inspection Items
- Mileage Verification
- Current Maintenance Book
- Owner’s Manual
- Receipts for Service and Repair
- Current State Motor Vehicle Inspection
Roadtest Inspection Items
- Instruments
- Steering / Handling
- Braking System and Park Brake Operations
- A/C System
- Cruise Control
- Transmission Shifting
- Vibration (drive train and wheels)
- Engine Performance
- Wind Noises / Abnormal Noises
Electrical Systems Inspection Items
- Exterior Lamps (function/ adjustment)
- Wiper / Washer System (inc. headlamp cleaning system)
- Instrument and Controls Illumination
- Interior, Warning and Indicator Lamps
- Radio, Antenna and Speaker Condition
- Cigarette Lighter
- Exterior Mirror Switches
- Rear Window Defroster
- Electric / Manual Seat Adjustment
- Fuses (proper ratings)
- Relays
- Battery Condition
Chassis / Body Inspection Items
- Paint and Body Damage
- Interior trim condition (dash, door panels, seat covers, carpet, etc.)
- Glass, lamp frames and lenses
- Soft top condition/operation
- Door/trunk/front & rear deck lids
- Central locking system
- Seat belt condition/operation
Climate Control System Inspection Items
- Temperature operation
- A/C system
- Heater
- Fan(s) operation
Engine Compartment Inspection Items
- Oil levels: engine, transmission
- Leaks: engine, transmission, Brake lines, etc.
- Cooling system hoses
- Cooling system, water/antifreeze
- Transmission oil cooler
- Engine oil and filter
- Pre/main fuel filter
- Brake fluid
- Throttle linkage
- Air intake filter
- External Belts
- Timing Belts or Chain
- Exhaust System
- Engine mounts
- Compression
- Cylinder Leakage if condition warrants
- Valve train noise
- Boost Pressure
- Injection System
- Turbocharger system
- Pre-glow System
- Ignition System
- Excessive Exhaust Smoke
Undercarriage / Drive Train Inspection Items
- Oil levels: manual transmission, rear axle
- Oil leaks: engine, transmission, rear axle, steering, clutch
- Controls, level control
- Fuel leaks: pump, lines hoses
- Fuel filter
- Drive shaft flex discs, couplings, support bearings
- Constant Velocity joints and Boots
- Exhaust system
- Parking Brake and cables
- Brake lines and hoses (leaks and condition)
- Brake rotors and pads
- Shock absorbers/struts
- Damper struts/steering shock
- Front/rear axle rubber mounts/bushings
- Axle carrier
- Tire wear (including spare)
- Tire pressure (including spare)
- Miscellaneous