Safety

Safety is or at least should be every vehicle owner’s number one priority. Yes, appearance, a nicely waxed exterior, a clean interior, a sweet stereo system are important, but nothing should top the list more than safety.

Have you recently noticed some warning lights on your dashboard? Have you been hearing unfamiliar sounds like rumbling, shrilling, or other strange noises? Has your steering wheel felt shaky and does it seem hard to handle your vehicle? Does it feel different when you press on your brake pedal? Well, perhaps it’s time to find a car inspection near me and find out what exactly is causing your vehicle to act up. Getting your vehicle inspected by one of our experienced technicians will pinpoint the problem so you can address it quickly before it escalates into a bigger and more costly one. Keep in mind that if you find the problem early on the repair will most likely be simple and inexpensive, if however you ignore the warning signs and keep driving the problem will become much bigger and will cost a lot more to correct.

Buying a Used Vehicle

For many of us buying a used car can create quite a bit of stress. This holds true, especially for those who know very little about cars and car maintenance. You might be pondering numerous questions such as: what shape is this car in, was it well maintained, has it been in an accident, is there something wrong with it? The list goes on and on. To ease this uncertainty we suggest that once you find a vehicle you like, you ask the owner if you can have your mechanic take a look at it. Most likely the answer will be yes, and if the owner disagrees, then it is probably a good idea to pass on the car altogether because the owner might be hiding a mechanical flaw that would be easy for a technician to find. Once you bring it in for a pre purchase vehicle inspection our technician will give you feedback on its condition. At Bullitt Automotive we offer two types of car inspections. A basic inspection is a 30-minute visual inspection. Our more detailed pre purchase vehicle inspection is an hour long and involves not only a visual but also a test drive and a diagnostic scan. In our opinion car inspection cost is worth every penny. We have come across situations where the repairs needed exceeded the actual value of the car. This is definitely not a wise investment. Also, try to stay away from buying a very old car, especially because parts for these older vehicles may be hard to find.

As silly as it may sound; sometimes you just have to trust your gut when it comes to buying a used car. If it feels right then go for it. If you are feeling indecisive about buying a certain vehicle then don’t get it. It is probably best that you let it go and keep on looking. No matter what, however, always bring it in for a vehicle inspection near me and have a mechanic look at it before you buy.

Trip Inspections

Let’s face it, we all love vacations and look forward to them all year long. We plan, do our research, and want everything to be perfect for our enjoyment. Sometimes we plan things to the last detail, like which restaurant we will dine at each and every day. There is one thing however most of us forget to think about – having your vehicle inspected before that road trip. We can’t stress enough how extremely important this is. Nobody wants to get stuck on the highway with a flat tire, bad brakes, or a dead battery to name a few. You may say: this vacation is already costing me a fortune, how can I afford the car inspection cost on top of everything? Well, you may want to think twice. A vehicle that breaks down on the road is a disaster. You may not be able to find an auto repair shop nearby, perhaps parts won’t be available for days, you may have to stay in a local motel only dreaming of the lovely oceanview room you booked for your stay. Our sincere advice is: bring your car in and let one of our technicians take a look at it before you hit the road. It will save your vacation, (perhaps your marriage) and allow you to get to your destination without unexpected surprises. So start planning your next trip, bring your vehicle to Bullitt Automotive and enjoy a safe ride in a reliable vehicle.