How does the KarChek on-site inspection service work?

Alternate phone: 425-508-7160
Serving the greater Seattle/Everett area

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The  KarChek service uses proven methodology to inspect each vehicle. KarCheck employs only A.S.E. Certified Master Technicians to inspect hundreds of body, chassis, mechanical, and electrical points on your vehicle, and provides you with a completed checklist and expert evaluation comprising more than 100 categories. Our comprehensive checklist allows us to give you an informed evaluation of the vehicle, and can help identify a well-restored wrecked vehicle as well as one that was restored badly. It might turn out that the rebuild was properly done, but even if it is a fine car, wouldn't you like to know the truth before you enter into price negotiations?

We come to the car

You don't have to worry about making an appointment to get the vehicle to a mechanic, or getting a ride to and from the shop to drop off the car - we come to the car. Call us and tell us where to find the vehicle and arrange a time with the seller to perform the inspection (often this can happen the same day), and we'll take care of the rest. You can be there for the inspection if you want (always a good idea), or we can mail or fax the evaluation form to you. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to avoid buying a wreck.

In the end, you'll get an honest written report that you can use to make an informed purchase decision. If the vehicle passes muster, the report gives you valuable information you can use to either negotiate a better price or to justify the car's true value. Information is power.

If you're currently looking at used cars, program our 
toll-free number into your cell phone: 1-866-527-2435. 
(or you can call 425-508-7160)
Call us as soon as you find a car you like!

If you're shopping for a used car, make sure you have our toll free number handy, and use it when you think you've found The One.
 

We inspect the body, frame, paint, interior, mechanical systems, electrical systems, look for previous damage, flood damage, and we test drive the vehicle. We put all this information in a written report and provide a verbal consultation.

Vehicle checkpoints:

• Rust

• Dents

• Paint condition

• Frame/structural condition

• Bumpers

• Chrome & trim condition

• Doors and weather strip

• Exterior and interior lights

• Sunroof

• Windshield and glass

• Vinyl/canvas

• Rims/hubcaps

• Heater

• Air conditioning

• Horn

• Spare tire, jack, lug wrench

• Window operation

• Sound system

• Seats

• Carpet

• Headliner and trim

• Seat belts and airbags

• Instruments & controls

• Water damage

• Accessories

• Wipers and washers

• Locks

• Interior odors

• Hood operation

• Radiator

• Coolant

• Engine oil

• Battery

• Hoses

• Belts

• Engine leaks

• Noises

• Timing belt

• Charging system

• Wiring

• Ignition

• Emission system

• Fuel system

• Previous maintenance

• Performance

• Filters

• Brake linings

• Master cylinder

• Parking brake

• Exhaust system

• Wheel bearings

• Transmission fluid

• Steering linkage

• Tires

• Shocks/struts

• CV boots

• Differential

• Suspension

• Test drive

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