Coffee Brake: Q&A with Frank from InspectX

DT E-i-C Vince: For this week's Coffee Brake, I sat down with Frank Kosarek from InspectX and asked him about mobile pre-purchase inspections.

DailyTurismo: Tell us the a bit about the steps for the perfect Pre-Purchase Inspection.

Frank Kosarek from InspectX: Buying a private-party car is an exciting concept for an enthusiast. Not only can you find rare, low-mileage examples, but without a middleman, you can score an incredible car for thousands less (like on DT). 

Here’s the trouble––a dealership stands behind any car they sell. A private seller doesn’t. That means it’s up to you to verify the quality of the car you’re buying. 

In comes the pre-purchase inspection (PPI), which is a mechanical and cosmetic check that you can order on any car for peace of mind. 

How To Buy A Used Car: Step 4: Test Drive, Inspection & PPI Checklist

Step 4:  Test Drive & Inspection:  How to inspect a car in person (or by remote PPI) and how not to be taken for a ride on the first date.  We give you the goods on what to do when you take a look at the car you are buying -- including key items you always want to check and a detailed checklist of other things you need to look at.

You may have noticed that we published part 1 of DT's 6-part series on How to Buy a Used Car but we got busy with other things and have neglected to publish the next parts as promised.  We have no excuse other than being busy, but to the rescue comes Ian and Kim Lomax, founders of Jewel or Jalopy who offered to write up part 4...well...as they say in the vending machine industry...better out of order than out of mind!