Dodson Service

In order to further help owners of performance and supercars, or in this case, soon-to-be-owners, we are now offering per-purchase inspections specifically catered to performance, exotic and supercars.

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

From our workshop in Wairau, Auckland, we are able to offer thorough inspections to help you make a good purchase decision, no matter whether you are looking at a modified JDM, a classic Euro or a near new supercar.

As experts in building and servicing performance and supercars, we are able to offer a thorough pre-purchase inspection service that will help you see the true condition of the vehicle you intend to purchase.

We known the ins and outs of these cars and exactly what to look for and how to test them to  make sure there are no hidden problems or potential issues that could arise in the near future and potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

We go over the car in detail, checking all corners to ensure that you know exactly what you are buying.

What’s Included In Our Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

  • Engine Check
    We scan the ECU for error codes (unless it’s a classic without an ECU) and go over the engine physically in detail to look for oil leaks and any other potential issues. We also look at the service history to ensure it has been looked after in the past.
  • Drivetrain & Mechanical Check
    We inspect the drivetrain and transmission to make sure everything is in good running order. This includes running diagnostic scans on DCT type transmissions such as DSGs and PDKs to ensure there are no fault codes.
  • Suspension & Underbody Check
    We go over the entire underbody and suspension in detail, looking for rust, corrosion, worn bushings and ball joints and anything else we can find.
  • Exterior Check
    The exterior of the vehicle is inspected for any signs of body work and paint repair, if it has ever been in an accident, and if there is any rust or other damage to be aware of. We also carefully inspect the paintwork to make sure that it is as advertised and has been taken care of, and if there are any protective coatings.
  • Interior Check
    We inspect the entire interior to ensure everything is in order including the entire cabin area, under dash and in the boot or luggage area.
  • Test Drive
    Finally, we take the car out for a quality road test to ensure that it drives like it should and that there are no other issues to be aware of. Once we have completed the test drive and all other steps, we will write out the final report.

If you are looking to purchase a performance or supercar, getting it inspected is well worth your time and money, and could save you years of headache down the road, and potentially tens of thousands of dollars.

Get in contact with us today to arrange your pre-purchase inspection and we’ll let you know what the true condition of the car is!