[jeffgrice]

I have had mechanicals checked by a dealership for certain cars (e.g. Audi) but have not used a preinspection service. Good to hear about CARCHECK.

Agree with others to seek if there is a SPF owner near the car. Many of us have done inspections.

In part your approach should be tailored to your concerns. For example if the car has an 8 stack injection unit and you want to be sure it is properly functioning, no vacuum issues with brakes, etc then you need a very specific resource. Or if you are concerned about cosmetics that is a different solution.

Mark IV already volunterred to connect you with an owner through SCOF. Possibly one of us may know of the car so provide him the details.

Jeff