VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT

Report Disclaimer

BetterWheels inspections do not serve as substitutes for state safety inspections or SMOG tests. Scheduling an inspection through the BetterWheels platform does not guarantee that your vehicle will pass a state inspection or SMOG test.

Pre-purchase inspections rely on the Technician's observations and auditory assessments. Factors like weather, lighting, and vehicle cleanliness can affect accuracy, making it harder to spot issues like repainting or bodywork. For the best results, the vehicle should be clean, dry, and well-lit. Technicians do not clean or disassemble vehicles during inspections.

BetterWheels services are based on what you could observe if you had the same expertise as the Technician. Since inspections involve subjective judgment, the Technician’s conclusions are their opinion and may differ from yours. Inspections are visual only, without using hoists or tools to dismantle the vehicle, so some issues may not be detectable.

Technicians inspect vehicles at the seller's location, using floor jacks instead of a lift. These inspections are not diagnostic jobs, and no diagnostic equipment is used. While VINs may be identified, their authenticity, history, or title is not verified. Inspections cover only the items listed in the report. If an item is not mentioned in the report, assume it wasn’t inspected. Technicians may conduct test drives, if possible, but it's not required. If a test drive isn’t noted in the report, it wasn’t done.

Inspection reports are not guaranteed or warranted, as the vehicle's condition can change between the inspection and purchase. Technicians can’t see inside the engine or transmission and don’t dismantle the car, so some problems may not be evident. While Technicians rely on their expertise to perform diagnoses, we cannot guarantee that every issue will be identified during the initial inspection. Sometimes, diagnosing a problem requires a process of elimination—replacing a suspected faulty part to determine if the issue persists.

BetterWheels does not provide advice on a vehicle's value, whether to purchase it, or authenticate its origin. Any decision to purchase is at your own risk. BetterWheels inspections do not ensure a vehicle's emissions compliance or performance, and they do not create any warranty. Your recovery for defects is limited to any warranty the seller may offer.

An inspection is not a warranty or insurance policy. If you purchase a vehicle inspected by BetterWheels, you are responsible for all the repairs and maintenance costs, regardless of other warranties or insurance. The decision to buy remains entirely your responsibility, as does ensuring the vehicle is properly insured and under warranty.