Is it unreasonable to request the dealer/seller to allow me to take the used car to a mechanic for a complete check up before closing the deal?

Asked by Volvic Apr 15, 2014 at 12:20 AM

Question type: General

I am a female who needs to purchase a used car and I don't want to get ripped off.

1,080

DMS74 answered 10 years ago

No, it is not unreasonable and if you have a trusted mechanic you use consistently it is a very good idea.

1 people found this helpful.

Mark helpful

Volvic answered 10 years ago

Thank you DMS74 and Tom for your helpful answer, really appreciate it!

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Is it unreasonable to request the dealer/seller to allow me to take the used car to a mechanic for a complete check up before closing the deal? 2 Answers

I am a female who needs to purchase a used car and I don't want to get ripped off.

General
Need a safe reliable vehicle with low mileage that I can keep until the engine falls out! I'm interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V with 27,000 miles out but it is salvaged. The dealer sent me the before & after pics, my insurance company will insure the car, but the "salvaged" title still concerns me what should I be looking out for? How do you check to see if a frame is bent? 1 Answer

Salvaged Title??? I'm interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V with 27,000 miles on it, but it is salvaged. The dealer sent me the before & after pics, my insurance company will insure the car, but the "salvag...

2010 Honda CR-V

-

General
Do I need a cashiers check to purchase the car from the seller? 1 Answer

I'm schedule to meet the seller at the auto tag place to make the transaction to purchase the car. Do I need to go to the bank and get a cashiers check to give to the seller or does it need to be dow...

MINI Cooper Clubman

-

General
I took a car listed on this site to a mechanic and it needs new intake gasket. Is there any way to report that so the next person who doesn't take it to a mechanic knows about the issue? 1 Answer

Harold Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Plainwell www.hzplainwell.com 1186 M 89 Plainwell, MI 49080 Map & Directions View Inventory Negotiation 18 days on CarGurus No price changes Print Listing Summar...

2007 Pontiac Torrent

-

General
I've had my car for sale for over a week. When I search for it it comes up fine. The problem is that under "Contact Seller" is my name and my email address. When I tried to respond to myself, nothing happened. I just called a friend who found the "Contact Seller" space without my name or email. He responded and it worked. But what about the fact that it has not worked up until now and I've dropped the price $2500? 1 Answer

I've had my car for sale for over a week. When I search for it it comes up fine. The problem is that under "Contact Seller" is my name and my email address. When I tried to respond to myself, nothin...

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

-

General

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.