VANAVATION Expert Services
Jim Davis offers mobile expert Pre-Purchase Inspection Services and Reports. Great for those looking to purchase a Vanagon or perhaps those interested in an expert, objective assessment of their own Vanagon. Generally done in Los Angeles / Orange County area of California, but other locations may be arranged.
Includes nearly all aspects of a Vanagon with options for Westfalia items, Syncro equipment, and a written report.
Inspections without a report expect that the client will be present at the inspection and will take their own notes from my observations and comments. Written reports are completed after the inspection from my notes and emailed to the client in PDF format.
Example report available upon request.
Inspections without a report expect that the client will be present at the inspection and will take their own notes from my observations and comments. Written reports are completed after the inspection from my notes and emailed to the client in PDF format.
Example report available upon request.
INSPECTIONS and TESTS
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Basic Visual Inspection
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57 Point visual vehicle mechanical check includes inspection of Engine, Cooling system, Fuel system, Ignition system,
Transmission, Axles / CV joints, Suspension, Wheels/tires, Front brakes, Seating / Upholstery, Door and other panels, Headliner, Carpets / Flooring, Body / Sheet metal / Rust, Doors / Hatch / Locks, Bumpers, Windows, Mirrors, Lights, Stereo / Speakers, Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation Also includes VIN, year and model authentication. |
$140.
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Engine Compression Test
Westfalia Equipment Inspection
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Cold engine compression test - 4 cylinders
23 Point inspection includes: Hook-ups, Propane system,
Refrigerator, Stove, Water tank, Sink/faucet, Pop-top mechanism, Tent, Tables, Cupboards, Cushions, Curtains, and Screens. (12VDC refrigerator operation not included.) |
+$60
+$60
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Syncro Equipment Inspection
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Inspection to make certain Syncro equipment is present and accounted for.
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+$20
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Road Test - 2WD
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15 Point performance test includes assessment of:
Engine performance, Transmission shifting, Clutch performance, Steering, Suspension, Primary brakes, Parking brake, Noises / rattles, Cruise Control, Instrumentation |
+$50
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Road Test - Syncro
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Adds 5 additional performance tests of Syncro functionality
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+$30
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OPTIONAL REPORTS
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Basic Report
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Written report of Basic Inspection Checklist
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+$80
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Road Test Report
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Adds Road Test Report to the Basic Report
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+$20
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Westfalia Report
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Adds Westfalia Report to the Basic Report
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+$40
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Syncro Report
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Adds Syncro-specific tests to the Road Test Report
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+$20
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Up to 30 minutes travel time is included in the basic service. Additional travel time is added at $40/hour.