Pre-Purchase Inspection
Thinking of buying a used car? We inspect the body, paint, leaks, suspension, brakes, tires, and maintenance items, and check the Carfax against the car.
Before you buy a used car, Master Team Automotive in West Melbourne inspects it for one hour of labor — $167.83 at our current labor rate. We check body damage and paint, oil leaks, suspension damage, brakes, tires, and every maintenance item, and compare the Carfax history to the car, including the Carfax mileage against the odometer.
Buying a used car means trusting what the seller tells you and what a history report shows. A pre-purchase inspection at Master Team Automotive puts a second set of eyes on the car itself before you commit.
We go over the car for body damage and paint, oil leaks, suspension damage, brakes, tires, and every maintenance item, so you know what you’re really buying and what it may need soon. We also compare the Carfax history to the car, including the Carfax mileage against the odometer, to catch a rolled-back odometer. ASE-certified and family-owned in West Melbourne since 1998.
The car stays with us for at least an hour. Call (321) 722-1481 to arrange it.
What We Check on a Used Car
- Body damage and paint — signs of an accident or a repaint.
- Oil leaks — the kind that are cheap to ignore today and expensive later.
- Suspension damage — worn or damaged parts that affect ride and steering. See suspension and steering.
- Brakes — what they have left. See brake service.
- Tires — condition and wear. See tires.
- Every maintenance item — what is current and what is due. See scheduled maintenance.
- Carfax against the car — the history report compared to what we find, including Carfax mileage against the odometer.
Pre-Purchase Inspections Near Melbourne, Palm Bay & Viera
The shop is on Technology Drive in West Melbourne — minutes from Melbourne and Palm Bay, and an easy I-95 run from Viera and Rockledge. If you’re about to buy a used car anywhere in Brevard County, call us and have it inspected first.
Ready to book? Call (321) 722-1481 or Request an Appointment →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection at Master Team Automotive in West Melbourne is billed as one hour of labor, which is $167.83 at our current labor rate.
What does the inspection check?
We check the car for body damage and paint problems, oil leaks, suspension damage, brakes, tires, and every maintenance item.
Can you tell if the odometer has been rolled back?
We compare the car's Carfax history to the car itself, including checking the mileage on the Carfax against the mileage on the odometer. If they don't line up, that's the sign someone may have turned the odometer back, and you'll know before you buy.
How long will you need the car?
The car stays with us for at least an hour. Call (321) 722-1481 to set up a time.
If the Carfax looks clean, do I still need an inspection?
Yes. A Carfax is a history report; the inspection looks at the car itself. We check it for oil leaks, suspension damage, brake and tire condition, body damage and paint, and any maintenance that is due, and we compare the Carfax to what we find.
Where We Serve
Master Team Automotive serves drivers across the Space Coast from one shop in West Melbourne:
Buying a used car?
Have us look it over before you sign — including a check of the Carfax mileage against the odometer.
Send a request and we'll call you back within one business day.
- Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM
- West Melbourne, FL
- 12mo/12k warranty