Mobile Pre-Owned Vehicle Inspection?

[AutozamAZ-3]

Hey,

I'm looking to buy a 99 328i that is currently uninsured and is located in Coquitlam. I was wondering if anyone could suggest an honest and reliable mechanic that does mobile 100+ point vehicle inspections? I know BCAA does it for 160.XX but I was wondering if there are any other alternatives out there?

ETA: Or if anyone can answer me if BCAA is the best option, do you really get what you pay for?

[Cman333]

I think BCAA is one of the more reliable mobile ones. Otherwise I remember Canadian Tire offers this service but the car has to be driven in.

[AutozamAZ-3]

who else offers this service other than BCAA? any other reliable mobile inspection services?
any ones that offer short notice services?

[skylinergtr]

wow, bcaa's prices have gone up!

bcaa offers a good inspection, but they bring up details of small things like a window switch being sticky or something.

in terms of a BMW inspection, i'm pretty sure bcaa wont tell you if your control arm bushings are good or not. They will only comment on leaks, fluid condition, body condition, and electrics operation.

You will be surprised how much small crap they will gather up in their final report, that will be a good as a bargain helper.

ideally it would be nice to take the car to a BMW indy that can tell you the typical bmw downfalls. Do you need replacement control arms? do you need rear subframe bushings? is you're powersteering leaking? you know... typical bmw shit.

Best of luck.