• Do your research!
• Once you find a car that meets your needs, check if the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues. To do so, get the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• Know your budget, as well as the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca.
• Always test drive the car. Do a visual inspection of the car's exterior and interior to see that it is in an acceptable condition, and check for signs of accidents or damage. Here are some tips on how to do your own vehicle inspection
• We strongly recommend getting certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.
  Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote for a vehicle inspection.

See our Used Car Buying Guide for more information

• Check if the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues. To do so, get the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• Know the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca.
• Always test drive the car. Listen for any strange noises coming from the car during acceleration or braking. Be sure to take the car out on a highway to ensure it operates properly at high speeds. Test the brakes several times during the drive, braking both hard and normally to determine their responsiveness. Check the dashboard for any warning lights and make sure all the various controls (wipers, blinkers, radio, etc.) and the air conditioning system work.
• Do a visual inspection of the car's exterior and interior to see that it is in an acceptable condition, and check for signs of accidents or damage.
• We strongly recommend getting certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.
  Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote for a vehicle inspection.

See our Used Car Buying Guide for more information

• Do your research.
• Once you find a car that meets your needs, check if the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues. To do so, get the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• Know your budget, as well as the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca.
• Always test drive the car. Do a visual inspection of the car's exterior and interior to see that it is in an acceptable condition, and check for signs of accidents or damage. Here are some tips on how to do your own vehicle inspection
• We strongly recommend getting certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.
  Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote for a vehicle inspection.

See our Used Car Buying Guide for more information

• Has the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues? Ask the seller for the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• What's the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car? Find out using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca.
• Always test drive the car. Are there any strange noises coming from the car during acceleration or braking? Does the car operate properly at high speeds? Be sure to take the car out on a highway to ensure it does. Do the brakes function propely? Test the brakes several times during the drive, braking both hard and normally to determine their responsiveness. Check the dashboard for any warning lights and make sure all the various controls (wipers, blinkers, radio, etc.) and the air conditioning system work.
• Is the car in an acceptable condition? Do a visual inspection of the car's exterior and interior and check for signs of accidents or damage.

The price depends on the type of car and the location. Our mechanics are mobile, which means we don't have the overhead that repair shops have and provide the convenience of going to the seller's location.

Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote for a vehicle inspection.

• Once you find a car that meets your needs, check if the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues. To do so, get the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• Check the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca. We also recommend getting an insurance quote as well as pricing on registration fees and estimated yearly maintenance costs so you don't later discover any surprises.
• Check the car's exterior and interior to see that it is in an acceptable condition, and check for signs of accidents or damage.
• Always test drive the car. Listen for any strange noises coming from the car during acceleration or braking. Be sure to take the car out on a freeway to ensure it operates properly at high speeds. Test the brakes several times during the drive, braking both hard and normally to determine their responsiveness. Check the dashboard for any warning lights and make sure all the various controls (wipers, blinkers, radio, etc.) and the air conditioning system work.

Here are some additional tips on how to do your own vehicle inspection

• Check if the car has been in any accidents, has failed smog checks, or had other past issues. To do so, get the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from the seller and learn about the car on CarProof.
• Check the fair price and full cost of ownership of the car using websites like Canadian Black Book, autoTRADER.ca, VMR Canada or Autonet.ca.
• Always test drive the car
• Listen for any strange noises coming from the car during acceleration or braking. Be sure to take the car out on a freeway to ensure it operates properly at high speeds.
• Test the brakes several times during the drive, braking both hard and normally to determine their responsiveness.
• Check the dashboard for any warning lights and make sure all the various controls (wipers, blinkers, radio, etc.) and the air conditioning system work.
• We strongly recommend getting certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. They will perform a 147-point inspection. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.

• Thorough inspection of the vehicle’s mechanical, cosmetic and electrical systems
• Identify existing conditions
• Identify potential safety and financial problems
• Wheels will be taken off, vehicle raised and then taken on a test drive

InstaMek will send a certified used car evaluator on-site. We come to you!

Our certified car mechanic perform a vehicle inspection to flag potential problems and provide you with an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. They perform a thorough, 147-point inspection, which you will receive electronically after the inspection.
You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.

Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote for a 147-point vehicle inspection.

Our mechanics come to you or to the seller to perform a 147-point inspection.

We strongly recommend getting a certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.

Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote to hire a mechanic for a used car inspection

Our mechanics come to you or to the seller to perform a 147-point inspection! We strongly recommend getting a certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.

Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote to book a car inspection

Our mechanics come to you or to the seller! We strongly recommend getting certified car mechanic to perform a vehicle inspection to be aware of potential problems and get an estimate of any auto repairs that may be needed. You can use this in your negotiation and could save you a lot of money down the line.

Call us at 1-888-507-3435 or request an online quote to get an on-site car inspection