Pre Purchase Inspection

[DEM123]

Can any one here make a recommendation for a mechanic (or inspector) to do an inspection of a truck, prior to a purchase? I am in Atlanta, Ga...

 

[Skydiver]

Carfax.
-One thing I check for is compressing leaking into the cooling system from a bad head gasket. After you drive it simply look inside the coolant reservoir for bubbles.
-Pull the oil fill cap to check for excessive blowby.
-suspension parts.
Many other things. DEM123, may I ask why your mechanic would need to be told what to look for? I understand a truck purchase is a lot of money and nobody wants a headache.
What year/type truck do you have in mind?

 

[Bob4x4]

:-laf I beleive he is asking for a local mechanic recommendation,not what to look for.

 

[HBarlow]

Try calling Geno's and asking. They are not professional mechanics but may know a good one in your area.

 

[GaryOwen]

You could also check with Jeff Garmon (transmission, racing, injector guru) in Griffin, GA. He may be able to check it out, or possibly recommend someone.

 

[Skydiver]

Sorry 'bout that. I read it wrong.
Go to Jeff Garmon in Griffin Ga. Just south of Atlanta. Real nice man. He can make men love machines. I 've been to his shop 5 times. When you see long black strips of rubber on the road you are at his shop.

 

[WCPoe]

I also vote for Jeff Garmon. He rebuilt my transmission and went out of his way giving me and the wife a tour of his shop. The wife was even impresssed and that's saying something.

:-laf



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