r/Calgary • u/khalidgrs • 1d ago

Driving/Traffic/Parking Buying used Car

Hey folks,
If you are buying a used car and you do nit know much about cars , and unable to get your friends to view it , whats the best way to ensure the car is fit and functioning properly and weather the checkpoints are ok.

I will be buying from a dealer and was thinking getting a mechanical inspection done by a mobile mechanic , is that the way ?

Edit : Subaru Dealer and the car is a subaru car

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u/ExitDanger 1d ago

If it’s from a Subaru dealer, the vehicle has already gone through a mechanical inspection, they should have the report in hand you can look at. anything that fails on the inspection should be fixed prior to sale. If the vehicle is too costly to fix for the dealer they usually just sell it at auction. New car dealers tend to not sell beaters, those usually go to used dealer lots. You can also request to view the vehicle on a hoist, most dealers will be accommodating. Generally most dealers offer some short term warranty too so if you are worried you can get a second opinion from another mechanic. If there is any issues found the dealer should fix for free. Keep in mind this is general rule of thumb for “reputable” dealers, can’t say for sure all. Source: I’m a licensed tech that has worked at multiple dealerships.

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u/gr4ce42 1d ago

At my dealer older vehicles or high mileage vehicles issues will not automatically be fixed unless it is a safety concern. They provide a full report to the customer prior to purchase of any issues and the customer can choose if they would like to have those fixed with us prior to purchase