One aspect of the vehicle certification process is an inspection list, which is set forth by the manufacturer. You should ask for a copy of this inspection checklist for the vehicle you're interested ...

What Is A Pre-Purchase Inspection For Used Cars? A Pre-Purchase Inspection(PPI) is a detailed vehicle inspection by a certified mechanic or auto specialist to assess the vehicle's mechanical, ...

Buying a certified pre-owned, or CPO vehicle is an attractive option for many prospective car buyers who are not in the market for a brand-new vehicle. Certified pre-owned cars will cost more than the ...

A pre-purchase car inspection is an important step when buying a used car. It involves taking the vehicle you’re interested in purchasing to — ideally — a trusted mechanic for an inspection to ...

Buying a car can be a thrilling yet complex experience, so it's easy to get swept up in the process and ignore potential lurking issues. However, a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) can help safeguard ...

Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with applying good research and investigative skills. Knowing how to spot potential problems and determining ...

This story appears in the Sept. 15 print edition of Transport Topics. It’s a simple process, usually included in the purchase price, but the first and arguably most important step for any ...