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Buying advice from people who inspect cars for a living.
No filler. Just what we learn on the ground, week after week.
August 28, 2026 · 6 min read
12 Questions to Ask a Seller Before You Drive Out to See the Car
The phone call that saves you a wasted afternoon: exactly what to ask a private seller or dealer before you commit to a viewing.
July 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Buying a Car Sight Unseen: How to Do It Without Getting Burned
Remote used-car purchases are now normal. Here's the process that protects you when you can't stand next to the car yourself.
June 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Seven Red Flags Our Inspectors Find Most Often in Los Angeles
Flood damage, hidden collision repair, cleared trouble codes, and the other issues that show up again and again on LA used cars.
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