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So let me put it into perspective.

It'll be my first car.

It will be a used car from a dealership.

I know nothing about cars mechanically only how to drive one therefore I'm a poor negotiator with car purchases.

I've had a learner's license for 2 years and will get my official license this coming week.

It's an SUV.

Will it be worth hiring a car inspector in my area. It will be $275 tax included for a full in depth inspection. (That's steep I know)

They said their staff inspector will not negotiate pricing on my behalf with the dealership.

The only thing he will do is inspect the car.

So even if he notices there's flaws in the car the dealership may still stick with its price anyway. He could be like well take it or leave it.. to add to that I know I don't want other cars, that one specifically. (But the dearlership nor the potential inspector doesn't know that) So I don't really have negotiating leverage at all.

My point is that if there's damage the inspector won't be able to fix it anyway nor negotiate the price on my behalf. Neither will I be able to negotiate. So what's really the point of hiring him really. All I will get is a notice of damage earlier on. I might as well put that $275 towards any repairs it might or will have.

Keep in mind I will have to pay warranties, insurance, fuel, registration, plates. So it all adds up. Is it worth the hiring the inspector? Please help. Thanks in adv.