Originally Posted by txarsenal
Not to scare anyone off on using an inspection company to look over a possible vehicle purchase, but If you do, Do your Homework on them as well! I used a company called Coast to Coast Auto Inspection, biggest nightmare I ever did. I paid $175.00 for them to thoroughly inspect a Camaro that was by the ad a "Turn Key" car. They were to take pictures of everything, inside and out, compression test, test drive, check for leaks, and list any and all possible issues on the car. Bottomline: They falsified the inspection report, state no issues, car was driveable, no leaks, all electrical systems funtioned. Far from the truth, alternator was sitting on the front seat, oil leaks, you name it. I am currently in litigation over this with both the seller and the inspection company over fraud issues. If you are going to hand over your hard earned money, either go there in person to see it and touch it or do your homework on the inspection company. Don't get taken, learned my lesson.
My .02
I have never actually used an inspection company, I think the reason I haven't is above. I agree 100%, go inspect it yourself, or accept what you receive.