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Is an app for hiring a mechanic to inspect a car a good business idea?

Say you're on cars.com and you see a car that's perfect but it's in another state. You don't trust solely the Carfax, and you want to get a physical person's credible opinion on the car. That's where this app comes in. Certified mechanics registered with the app can perform inspections of cars for sale whether privately or from a car lot/dealership. The mechanic's expertise and experience will be listed, as well as with their customer reviews. Kinda like Airbnb or Uber. Is this a good idea? Is there already something out there like it?

Update:

I'm not talking about a mechanic inspecting a car you currently own. I'm talking about paying a mechanic through an app to inspect a car for sale that's too far away. You can already buy a car online, now you just need someone to inspect it.

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  • 4 years ago
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    There are several companies offering vehicle inspections in the UK.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    It depends.

    Some companies offer inspection services, but I have not seen any that offer a guarantee. If I pay for an inspection, I want some kind of warranty.

  • 4 years ago

    Possibly. It helps to have a mechanic who is especially familiar with the make and even the model of the car you are looking at. It would be useful for people who do not have a regular mechanic and it can be a conduit for the mechanics to get new customers.

  • 4 years ago

    If you own a car you should know where a half decent shop is. Just take it there. Not everything has to be online related. OR DOES IT?

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