Catawba drivers book pre-purchase inspection with Wrench Rescue because it's finished where the car sits. Coming up US-70 to Catawba is a normal run for us, and Catawba County is squarely inside our hour.
Why Catawba drivers book mobile pre-purchase inspection
The town of Catawba is just across the river from Iredell on US-70, well inside our closest service ring. That's exactly the situation mobile diagnostics & inspections work solves: the mechanic comes to the vehicle, so a car that shouldn't be driven doesn't have to be.
What's included
Buying a used car off Marketplace or from a lot on US-21 without an independent inspection is a coin flip. We meet you at the seller's location, spend an hour going through the car with a scan tool, paint gauge, and a flashlight, and hand you a written report you can negotiate with. We've talked people out of lemons and into good deals in equal measure.
- Scan every module for current, pending, and cleared codes
- Check for accident repair with a paint-depth gauge and panel gaps
- Inspect the engine, transmission, cooling system, and fluids
- Check brakes, tires, suspension, and steering on the ground and underneath
- Test every electrical feature and the A/C
- Road-test and deliver a written report with photos
Signs it's time
- You're buying a used car from a private seller or dealer
- The seller says 'it just needs a little work'
- The Carfax is clean but something feels off
- You want leverage to negotiate the price
Scheduling in Catawba
This only works as a mobile service. The car is at the seller's — we come to it, anywhere within our hour. We cover all of Catawba, including ZIP code 28609, with no travel surcharge.
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