Volkswagen and Audi Pre-purchase Inspections
If you’re considering purchasing a used Volkswagen or Audi in Denver our experienced team of technicians are here to ensure that your vehicle meets safety standards, providing you with a transparent and reliable assessment of its condition. We deliver insights you need for a confident decision on purchasing your next Volkswagen or Audi.
What Make Salta’s Pre-purchase Inspections Stand Out
Our technicians are the Volkswagen and Audi experts. Our experience allows us to spot potential issues and red flags before you buy. Not only do we inspect the aesthetic condition of the vehicle, but we also do a thorough background check on past collisions and maintenance history, and a full mechanical inspection.
Our Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
- Exterior and interior condition – we look for excessive wear, rust, and more.
- Diagnostic scans – we check for any stored error codes or ECM issues.
- Mechanical inspection of the engine, transmission, and drive train
- Suspension and Steering – inspection of shocks, structs, and steering components for wear and tear, as well as alignment
- Braking system – a thorough inspection of brake pads, rotors, and brake lines
- Tire and Wheels – we inspect tire depth and wear patterns for damage or misalignment.
- Fluid level and quality – inspection of essential fluids like engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid.
- Safety features – we inspect air bags, ABS, and traction control systems.
- Emissions control systems – we inspect your emissions control system to ensure its However, we do not test emissions, testing is provided by Air Care Colorado, a state run facility.
- Electrical systems – inspections include battery, wiring, lighting, and entertainment.
- Documentation review – We review past service history, collision history, and recalls
- Road Test – we take your potential new baby for a test drive to evaluate its performance and check for any issues that are not obvious during a static inspection.
What Our Customers Say...
"Driving from Alaska to Texas, my Audi S4 fuel pump started giving out with the heat in Denver. Steve invited me to come straight in to run the diagnostic right as they were closing. They ordered the parts and fixed it the next day no problem. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. If you need your VW or Audi serviced, this is the place hands down! Quick and charged a great price. Thank you Steve and team!"
Geoff Kaestner
"This place lives up to 5 stars for sure. Brought my audi for what I thought was a broken trans to what ended up being a broken axle. Jared was willing to have me bring it the same day. Steve was very polite & knowledgeable. Didn't even leave my car for a full 24 hours! Very affordable pricing as well. Salta for the win ✌"
Diego
"Hands down the best auto mechanic in the Denver Metro Area if you own a VW. These guys worked hard to troubleshoot my vehicle, and then went above and beyond to make sure that I got my car back in a spring snowstorm. 10/10 I will only be bringing my car here, couldn't recommend more strongly. Bring your VW or Audi here and you will not regret it."
Michele Corbet
"A few months ago I got a pre-purchase inspection done on my used 2017 GTI. I was very impressed with the service and attention to detail and I will 100% be bringing the GTI here for all future work."
Zach Nahman
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