Before You Buy
Thinking about a used car? Bring it to our Henderson shop for a complete diagnostic and mechanical evaluation before you commit.
Pre-Purchase & Post-Purchase Inspections, Henderson, NVPre-Purchase Car Inspections
Precision factory-grade diagnostics and a fact-based report, before or after you buy.
Sonny's ASE-certified technicians will evaluate your entire vehicle on a lift, road test it, and perform comprehensive diagnostic scans with factory-grade tools.
You'll receive a fact-based report built on diagnostic data and thorough physical inspection, complete with itemized costs for anything we find, yours to use wherever you choose to have the work done.
- ASE-Certified Technicians
- Itemized Costs, Yours to Use Anywhere
- Fact-Based Reports You Can Trust
Starting at $175. Call or book online and we'll confirm the price for your vehicle.
Booking takes less than two minutes. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Two Ways We Can Help
After You've Bought
Already drove it home? An inspection gives you a comprehensive breakdown of its current condition, what needs attention soon, and what can wait.
What We Check
Every inspection is completed at our Henderson shop, where our ASE-certified technicians evaluate the entire vehicle on a lift, on the road, and through digital systems diagnostics.
On a lift
We raise the vehicle to inspect structural integrity, frame condition, suspension components, steering linkage, undercarriage health, and active fluid leaks.
Diagnostic scan
We connect factory-grade diagnostic equipment to scan computer systems for active, stored, and pending trouble codes, while verifying emissions monitor readiness to confirm codes were not recently cleared.
Road test
We conduct a road test to evaluate cold-start operation, transmission shift engagement, braking stability, steering alignment, and unwanted noise or vibration.
Battery and hybrid health
We evaluate battery charge condition, terminal integrity, and, on hybrid models, full hybrid system health.
Clear Data for Confident Decisions
After the inspection, you receive a fact-based report built on diagnostic data and hands-on inspection. It covers three things:
- Comprehensive physical and diagnostic vehicle condition
- Itemized cost estimates for identified findings, yours to use at any shop
- Clear maintenance prioritization to help you plan ahead
Our role is to provide clear, accurate diagnostic findings so you can evaluate your purchase with complete confidence. You get the full technical picture, allowing you to make the right choice on your own terms.
An inspection reports on the condition of the vehicle at the time we inspect it. It cannot predict every future repair.
Already Bought It? We Can Still Help.
Plenty of drivers bring a car in right after they buy it. A post-purchase inspection gives you a clear baseline: what condition the vehicle is really in, what needs attention soon, and what can wait.
Many online and dealership purchases include a short trial or return period. Terms vary by seller, so check your paperwork. An inspection report gives you clear facts about the vehicle to help you decide.
How It Works
01
Book
Book online or call to schedule.
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Bring it in
Bring the vehicle to our Henderson shop. We inspect it on a lift, evaluate performance on a road test, and perform a diagnostic scan with factory-grade tools.
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Get your report
You receive a fact-based report detailing vehicle condition, itemized cost estimates for identified findings, and clear maintenance prioritization to help you plan ahead. We are glad to answer your questions.
Common Questions
We inspect the vehicle on a lift, conduct a road test, run computer scans with factory-grade diagnostic tools, and check battery and hybrid system health. You receive a fact-based report detailing vehicle condition, itemized cost estimates for identified findings, and clear maintenance prioritization to help you plan ahead.
Inspections start at $175. Call us or book online and we will confirm the price for your vehicle.
Our role is to provide clear, accurate diagnostic findings so you can evaluate your purchase with complete confidence. We deliver the full technical picture so you can make the decision that is best for you on your own terms.
Yes. Many drivers bring a car in soon after buying it. A post-purchase inspection gives you a clear picture of its condition and what to plan for.
Many online and dealership purchases include a short trial or return period. Terms vary by seller, so check your paperwork. An inspection report gives you clear facts about the vehicle to help you decide.
A vehicle history report shows past ownership and reported service records. An inspection evaluates the physical and mechanical condition of the car today, including unrecorded repairs or active wear. They answer different questions, and many buyers find both useful.
Yes. Battery and hybrid system health is part of the inspection.
Yes. We inspect the vehicle itself, no matter who is selling it.
We are in Henderson, NV, and we are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Book online or call (702) 564-0033 to schedule.
Repairs Without the Risk
Transparent pricing, flexible financing, and an industry-leading warranty on every job.
Get the Facts Before You Decide.
Book online or call to schedule your inspection. Inspections start at $175.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.