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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It depends if the car is still under warranty/certified pre owned or out of warranty. If it’s been certified, it has already been looked over and I won’t bother getting a pre purchase inspection (PPI).

However, if the car is slightly older, then you tell the dealer you are getting it inspected by your mechanic. The other option is they take it to your mechanic of choice and you pay for the PPI. This also applies if it’s a private sale.

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Disagree.  If  certified pre owned (CPO), I would absloutely get a pre purchase inspection.  Who do you think "certifies" the veichicle...yes, you guessed it, the dealer you will be purchasing the vehicle from.  BTDT and been burned purchasing a CPO vehicle with a pre purchase inspection.   OP, you can get a PPI from your trusted mechanic for basic cars, however, if a speciality car (think Porsche, Range Rover, etc) best to get a reputable local independent shop who specializes in the maintenance and repair of such vehicles.  You don't want "Joe the Mechanic" inspecting a Porsche 911.    [/quote]

What type of vehicle and how did you get burned by CPO?[/quote]

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