{"id":23088,"date":"2024-11-11T08:07:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=23088"},"modified":"2024-11-18T10:58:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:58:17","slug":"does-walmart-offer-car-safety-inspections","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/does-walmart-offer-car-safety-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Walmart Offer Car Safety Inspections?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> Can Walmart do a safety inspection on my car? I usually take my car to Walmart for repairs, as I find their prices some of the best in town. However, I&#8217;m buying a used car from a private seller and I need to get a safety inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Walmart\u2019s auto services page does not list car safety inspections. However, Walmart does offer various services including oil changes, tire maintenance and other general maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general maintenance services listed include fuel and oil system services, wiper blades, air filters, headlights, batteries, and recharge and exchange services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For oil change services, Walmart has several options, including synthetic oil, high-mileage oil, standard, and diesel options. There is also a list of courtesy services their certified technicians perform as part of the oil change service. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Battery performance check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air filter check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiper blade check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lights check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmission fluid check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washer fluid check &amp; fill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power steering fluid check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differential fluid check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire pressure check &amp; fill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windshield wash exterior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering you are trying to buy a used car from a private seller and want to pre-purchase a safety inspection, Walmart is likely not a good answer to your problem. Alternatively, you should locate a trusted mechanic in your area who specifically offers this service. You will likely need to call the repair shop ahead of time to confirm the service, get a price quote, and schedule a time for the car to be inspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pre-purchase-inspection-items\">Pre-purchase inspection items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you do have the safety inspection done, get a detailed list of the results, including items that must be repaired immediately and any potential longer-term issues that could arise from the inspection findings. A pre-purchase inspection should cover things such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fuel system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air conditioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any onboard electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluid levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exterior and interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety features (can vary depending on vehicle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mileage versus age of car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor vehicle record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cars\/how-to-inspect-a-used-car-a1377126659\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Reports<\/a>, a thorough inspection should cost around $100 to $150. 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