Pre-Purchase Inspection in Decatur, GA
A used car can hide thousands of dollars in problems behind a clean wash and a good story. Before you buy in Decatur, GA, Big Tee Auto Repair inspects it — and can often come to the seller to do it.
Big Tee looks at the systems that actually cost money — engine, transmission, drivetrain, suspension, and signs of past damage — then tells you straight what you’re really buying. Experience since 1997.
Since 1997Free call-out within 10 miWritten quote first
Why Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection
- You’re buying a used car, truck, or work vehicle
- The deal feels too good or too rushed
- You can’t tell what’s been repaired or hidden
- You want leverage to negotiate the price
- You’re buying from a private seller
- You want to avoid an expensive surprise
What Big Tee Checks
- Engine condition and leaks
- Transmission and drivetrain
- Suspension, steering, and brakes
- Diagnostics and warning lights
- Signs of prior damage or neglect
- A straight verdict on the vehicle
Diagnostic-First Pre-Purchase Inspection in Decatur, GA
When a vehicle problem is misdiagnosed, the wrong repair can cost more than the original issue. For pre-purchase inspection in Decatur, Big Tee starts by checking the symptoms, inspecting related parts, and narrowing the issue down before recommending a repair — then quotes the job in writing before any work begins.
Mobile or Shop-Based Pre-Purchase Inspection in Decatur
Some pre-purchase inspection work can be handled where the vehicle sits, depending on the job, location, tools needed, and safety. Larger repairs are handled at the shop in Decatur. You get the right setup for the job — not a tow you didn't need.
Pre-Purchase Inspection for Cars, Trucks & Fleets in Decatur, GA
- Cars & SUVs
- Pickup trucks
- Box trucks
- Semis & fleet vehicles
- Work & commercial vehicles
- Domestic & import
Pre-Purchase Inspection Pricing in Decatur, GA
Typical pre-purchase inspection: $200+ flat for cars, SUVs & light trucks. Labor only — most customers buy their own parts.
- Free call-out within 10 mi ($50 beyond — trip fee waived if you book)
- Diagnostic billed hourly from $100/hr — credited toward repairs $300+ in labor approved at that visit
- Written quote — labor & total — before any work
Ballpark labor/service ranges for cars, SUVs & light trucks, meant to set expectations. Parts are not included — customers normally buy their own. If Big Tee sources a part for you it is billed at actual cost, with no markup, on top of the labor. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after diagnosis. Box trucks, semis & fleet vehicles are quoted after inspection. Engine and transmission jobs are handled at the shop in Decatur, not mobile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection in Decatur, GA — Common Questions
Can you inspect the car at the seller’s location?
What does the inspection cover?
Will it tell me what to offer?
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