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Check Engine Scan
We pull the diagnostic codes, including stored and pending ones a quick dashboard glance can miss, so a cleared light cannot hide a problem from you.
Pre-purchase car inspection in Greensboro, NC.
About to buy a used car? Bring it to M&K first. We look the vehicle over the way a mechanic would, brakes, fluids, suspension, tires, and a check engine scan, so you know what you are actually buying before you sign. A small cost now can save you from a big one later. We are at 1605 W Gate City Blvd in Greensboro.
A mechanic's eyes before you buy.
A test drive tells you how a car feels. An inspection tells you what it is hiding. Here is what we look at when you bring a used car in before purchase.
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Brakes & Tires
Pad and rotor condition, brake fluid, and tire tread and age across all four corners. These are common big-ticket items right after a sale.
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Fluids & Leaks
Oil, coolant, transmission, and other fluid levels and condition, plus a look underneath for leaks that hint at deeper trouble.
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Suspension & Steering
Shocks, struts, and steering components checked for wear and play that affect ride quality, safety, and your first repair bill.
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Belts, Hoses & Battery
Visible belts and hoses for cracking and wear, plus a battery and charging system check so the car is not about to leave you stranded.
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Honest Verdict
We tell you what we found, what it likely costs to address, and whether the asking price still makes sense. No pressure either way.
The cheapest repair is the one you avoid.
A used car can look clean and still hide thousands in deferred repairs. An hour with us before you buy is the cheapest insurance you will ever find.
Find hidden problems early
Worn brakes, a slow leak, or a stored fault code can hide behind a fresh wash and a clean dashboard. We surface them before they become yours.
Negotiate with real information
If we find issues, you can use the estimate to negotiate the price down or walk away. Either way, you are dealing from facts, not hope.
Buy with confidence
If the car checks out, you drive off knowing it. A clean inspection is one of the best feelings in a used-car purchase.
Works for private sales too
Buying from a private seller or another lot? Arrange to bring the car by, and we will give it the same honest look-over.
Call ahead at (336) 370-6710 so we can fit your inspection in around your test drive and any seller deadlines.
Before and after the purchase.
Whether you are vetting a car or keeping the one you just bought in good shape, these are the services that go hand in hand with a pre-purchase inspection.
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NC State Inspection
Licensed NC State Inspection station for the official safety and emissions check your newly bought car needs to stay road-legal.
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Engine Diagnostics
A deeper dive when a check engine light or stored code on the car you are eyeing needs a real explanation.
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Brake Repair
Brakes are a common first repair after a used-car purchase. We handle pads, rotors, and fluid service for most makes.
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Import & Foreign Car Repair
Buying an import? See how we maintain and repair European, Japanese, and Korean makes from 2010 on.
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Car Maintenance
Keep your new-to-you car reliable with the full schedule of routine maintenance services.
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Browse Used Cars
Looking to buy? M&K is also a used car dealer with in-house financing. See what is on the lot.
Frequently asked in Greensboro, NC.
It is a mechanical look-over of a used car before you buy it. We check brakes, tires, fluids, suspension, belts, hoses, and the battery, and we run a check engine scan, then tell you honestly what we found so you know what you are buying.
Pricing depends on the vehicle and how deep you want us to go. Call (336) 370-6710 for a quote. Whatever it costs, it is a fraction of the repair bill a hidden problem can hand you after the sale.
Yes. Arrange with the seller to bring the car to 1605 W Gate City Blvd, and we will give it the same thorough inspection we would for any vehicle. Calling ahead helps us schedule it around your test drive.
Most inspections take about an hour, depending on the vehicle and what we find. Call ahead and we will give you a clearer time and get you in promptly.
Yes. We inspect most makes and models from the 2010 model year on, including import and foreign vehicles. If the car you are considering is a make or year we cannot cover, we will tell you upfront.
We give you a clear, honest rundown of what we found and what it would cost to address. You can use that to negotiate the price, ask the seller to fix it, or walk away. The decision is always yours.
No. An NC State Inspection is the official safety and emissions check required to register the car. A pre-purchase inspection is a broader mechanical look at the car's condition to help you decide whether to buy it. We do both.
Yes. Alongside the repair shop, M&K is a used car dealer with in-house financing. The same team that inspects cars for buyers stands behind the vehicles on our own lot.
Know before you buy.
Call to schedule a pre-purchase inspection or drop by 1605 W Gate City Blvd. One honest look-over can save you from a costly surprise.
1605 W Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27403
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat · 9 AM – 3 PM
(336) 370-6710
Walk-ins welcome