Holt Motorsports

[Porshagod]

jdrian wrote:

Have you heard of dealers wanting $500 - $1,000 as a "deposit " for the pre purchase inspection. In other words, if the car passed the inspection (or there were only minor and correctable problems) and was not purchased, the potential purchaser would be out the $500 or $1000. Is this typicalwith a pre purchase inspection? Thanks again for all your help.
Allan

You should NEVER, I repeat, NEVER pay $500 - $1,000 as a "deposit " for the right to have a pre-purchase inspection done! Period! If a dealer insists on one, WALK! Any reputable dealer that is selling quality cars should welcome an informed customers request for a PPI, and do whatever it takes to ASSIST the customer with his request, and not try use a sales pressure tactic like a "$500 - $1,000 deposit", thereby making you "obligated" to purchase the car if only "minor" issues are found.

A through PPI should cost you around $200. I've dealt with most of the shops that advertise in Der Gasser and found them all to be reputable for this service.