I have had 2 Indy shops and one dealer refuse to do a PPI
09-09-2016, 07:56 PM
#31
there is never, nor is there ever any "liability" for a shop that inspects a car. implied or otherwise, provided they have no ownership stake in the car.
unless of course some representation to the contrary is made. a PPI is an inspection. for better for worse, but nothing more, nothing less.
a guy inspects a house pre-purchase.. the roof caves in. you gonna send the inspector a bill? lol.
unless of course some representation to the contrary is made. a PPI is an inspection. for better for worse, but nothing more, nothing less.
a guy inspects a house pre-purchase.. the roof caves in. you gonna send the inspector a bill? lol.
Though I agree, I have never heard of this happening with mechanics. THE EXCEPTION is state inspections, this is a good read from my home state. http://vtdigger.org/2015/08/15/mecha...on-of-vehicle/
09-09-2016, 11:06 PM
#32
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It's funny you use this example because the answer (at least here in CA) is yes. Home inspectors can be held liable for faults that they miss.
Though I agree, I have never heard of this happening with mechanics. THE EXCEPTION is state inspections, this is a good read from my home state. http://vtdigger.org/2015/08/15/mecha...on-of-vehicle/
Though I agree, I have never heard of this happening with mechanics. THE EXCEPTION is state inspections, this is a good read from my home state. http://vtdigger.org/2015/08/15/mecha...on-of-vehicle/
notwithstanding my lousy analogy..
and not directed to you, per se...in my lifetime of automotive experience pre-purchase inspections of vehicles in kali had heretofore never made the inspector liable for the integrity of the inspected vehicle. that's just insane and i don't believe anyone that anecdotally suggests they were able to wheedle compensation from an inspector of a vehicle that failed in some way post-inspection. it simply defies credulity. but ok, it happened. sure.
the bottom line is, an inspection is just that. it's not a friggin warranty lol.
reminds me of the "jerky boys" prank caller bit where the guy crashes into a crowd of people, calls a random attorney requesting representation, tells his story of running over a crowd, and the attorney says "i can't take your case", so the guy says, "ok then, i'll just sue you!!"
its a famous bit, and perhaps a better analogy.
09-10-2016, 12:42 AM
#33
Instructor
FYI-Finally got the shop who has seen the car (2001 TT) 3 times recently for routine maintainence to agree to a PPI, ONLY after the present owner requested it as a favor. The reason given each time was fear of liabilaity. They did not want to go on record listing possible faults in case they missed some.
I have gone through several big boat surveys both as a buyer and a seller, and know that the surveyor cannot catch everything, and they put a disclaimer in their report.
In the process of finally getting a PPI, after searching
I have gone through several big boat surveys both as a buyer and a seller, and know that the surveyor cannot catch everything, and they put a disclaimer in their report.
In the process of finally getting a PPI, after searching
I am a get off my lawn guy though
09-11-2016, 09:59 PM
#34
A local Indy shop where I took my cars and my wife's car refused to do a track inspection for my e36 M3 track car because they were concerned about liability. That was the last time I ever went there.