🚘 Automotive Picked up a side gig

[frank]

Was contacted by a company that does inspections on vehicles for sale for customers. Customers are all over the world and request a second set of eyes and hands on the purchase before they buy. Sellers are private party, new car dealers, specialty dealers, RV’s, boats, etc…

I was asked if I wanted to help out when I had the time, so since I’m realtor here in Florida and have some down time at times I said sure why not. Been doing now for a few weeks.

here is one that I just finished up with.

few cars that they have in inventory, thought I would share. They have a second location closer to me with more high dollar cars and more boutique custom cars.

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[Bru]

Cool! What’s your checklist like?

 

[frank]

Cool! What’s your checklist like?

Check list is depending on what is being inspected. But overall a simple list to follow, basically checking to make sure everything is operating as it should inside and out, mechanically, paint condition, rust, tires, check engine lights etc… so basically I’m inspecting as if i was buying it or looking over for a friend.

 

[frank]

I did this car the other day, 76 sedan deville, all original 16k mile car. Guy picked it up from an estate sale and flipped it in 48hr and made like 10k on it. Lol

 

[cap42]

Some nice stuff there, sounds like it might be a fun gig.

You able to post prices on some of those cars?

 

[frank]

Some nice stuff there, sounds like it might be a fun gig.

You able to post prices on some of those cars?

This was the place I was today, prices should be posted. They own and consign cars. I

Classic Cars of Sarasota

Classic Cars of Sarasota is a full-service classic automotive dealership in Sarasota, Florida. View our gorgeous classic cars, trucks and motorcycles today.

www.classiccarsofsarasota.com

 

[frank]

Did a few motor coaches the other day as well. Both owners were said the same thing on them… great idea at first to own one and travel, but flying and staying at a house or hotel is so much better then the motor home.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Those are very much a lifestyle honestly.

 

[frank]

Those are very much a lifestyle honestly.

Both were purchased in ‘19 preCovid. And they said the same on the lifestyle.

 

[frank]

Been a while, nothing really cool one could say on inspection/ appraisals,

recently looked at a Kia stinger GT2 package car. Impressed overall inside and out, performance wise not too shabby in sport mode.

 

[Yaj Yak]

im kinda surprised someone would spring for an inspection on something like that

 

[frank]

im kinda surprised someone would spring for an inspection on something like that

It was a diamond white paint car and they really wanted me to look for paint issue or chipping. car was still in warranty with a price of 35k Not much some to but to others thats A good amount.

the inspections are cheap, all of the cars I inspect are for out of state / country buyers. Just gives them a piece of mind when buying sight unseen.

 

[Yaj Yak]

It was a diamond white paint car and they really wanted me to look for paint issue or chipping. car was still in warranty with a price of 35k Not much some to but to others thats A good amount.

the inspections are cheap, all of the cars I inspect are for out of state / country buyers. Just gives them a piece of mind when buying sight unseen.

how much are the inspections?


ive never paid for one with my out of state purchases

 

[frank]

how much are the inspections?


ive never paid for one with my out of state purchases

$180-$250 on average depending on which one your order up.

Most car people which is about 2% understand cars and can get a good feel on the person selling it knowing what the issues will be and understand that it has a ding, or paint scuff / scratch, cloudy headlamps, etc…

For those who don’t know anything about a car and relying on private party pictures or dealership pictures to show the vehicle at its best, for some customers a used car should be as perfect as a new car no matter the year of it, they are expecting new tires, brakes, paint to be spotless, no wear etc… they don’t know any better.

that’s why they take on a inspection to give them a good feeling of their purchase.

had a guy a few weeks back with a 2001 4runner purchased it online at a new car dealer in Naperville, car was shipped down here and I did the inspection. Customer knew zero about cars but said he always wanted this body style 4Runner , it was clean for 20 years old and only 85k mileage. Outside had it issues but he was aware of that but wanted a second opinion which turned out great no issues.

for some it’s a second option, for many of us on the board we understand used cars and know the issues to look for, how to correct or improve etc…

 

[Yaj Yak]

$180-$250 on average depending on which one your order up.

Most car people which is about 2% understand cars and can get a good feel on the person selling it knowing what the issues will be and understand that it has a ding, or paint scuff / scratch, cloudy headlamps, etc…

For those who don’t know anything about a car and relying on private party pictures or dealership pictures to show the vehicle at its best, for some customers a used car should be as perfect as a new car no matter the year of it, they are expecting new tires, brakes, paint to be spotless, no wear etc… they don’t know any better.

that’s why they take on a inspection to give them a good feeling of their purchase.

had a guy a few weeks back with a 2001 4runner purchased it online at a new car dealer in Naperville, car was shipped down here and I did the inspection. Customer knew zero about cars but said he always wanted this body style 4Runner , it was clean for 20 years old and only 85k mileage. Outside had it issues but he was aware of that but wanted a second opinion which turned out great no issues.

for some it’s a second option, for many of us on the board we understand used cars and know the issues to look for, how to correct or improve etc…

i think ive just taken gambles in my cases and it's worked out

my cclb truck was likely the biggest 'hiccup" but i bought it so right i didn't care.

 

[Yaj Yak]

$250 is super relative though. say you inspect 3 turds for someone and finally the 4th is good. that's $1,000 worth of lookin' over.

i can see it both ways.

sure if it's the ONE then awesome, good to go. $250 well spent. but a few misses and $250 adds up quick.

 

[frank]

For most they keep thier car for a few years so for the cost it’s worth it, if you are swapping out cars all the time then no, not with with .

so far only had one turd of a car it was a Lincoln Blackwood… car was mess. Nothing worked as it should, and just worn out.

 

[frank]

Had the for an assignment today, 2002 prowler 2600 miles on it.
Could be yours at the price of $45,990!

 

[Pro Stock John]

I've done inspections as a favor for friends, wouldn't suck to be paid for it.

 

[blue-sun]

Yeah, how does one get into this as a job/side gig? I love cars and would love to go look/inspect one. My eyes are from a former detailer, so paying attention to those finer details is right up my alley.

 

[frank]

Yeah, how does one get into this as a job/side gig? I love cars and would love to go look/inspect one. My eyes are from a former detailer, so paying attention to those finer details is right up my alley.

go here and sign up - https://lemonsquad.com/inspector-signup pay is per inspections, nice pocket money for doing something that you enjoy.

you will see a mix of car dealers, private parties, RV's and I have been seeing a few more mechanical inspections recently, where I verify the car is in the shop, torn down, issues, and documentation from the repair shop, mostly for extended warranty companies, I had one the other day on 392 challenger that ate up the cam / lifter due to MDS solenoid failure. Another was a 1500 GMC needing a front end rebuild kit lol, ball joints, stab links, tie rods etc... jsut went to make sure it was the car, all the doucs, took a few pics and off i went!

 

[frank]

Forgot about this diesel 2016 535d, I inspected last week. Nice car overall. Owner only drives diesel German cars has a X5 diesel and a another Bmw.

 

[boostedguy05]

Had the for an assignment today, 2002 prowler 2600 miles on it.
Could be yours at the price of $45,990!
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[blue-sun]

go here and sign up - https://lemonsquad.com/inspector-signup pay is per inspections, nice pocket money for doing something that you enjoy.

you will see a mix of car dealers, private parties, RV's and I have been seeing a few more mechanical inspections recently, where I verify the car is in the shop, torn down, issues, and documentation from the repair shop, mostly for extended warranty companies, I had one the other day on 392 challenger that ate up the cam / lifter due to MDS solenoid failure. Another was a 1500 GMC needing a front end rebuild kit lol, ball joints, stab links, tie rods etc... jsut went to make sure it was the car, all the doucs, took a few pics and off i went!

Thanks, just filled out the form. If there's a referral bonus option available to you, LMK and I'll put in your name in.

 

[frank]

Thanks, just filled out the form. If there's a referral bonus option available to you, LMK and I'll put in your name in.

Just pm you name to me and I will check to make sure they received it.