Disclaimer

While all efforts are made to know the true and total condition of the vehicle being inspected, both cosmetically and mechanically, the possibility exists for areas of concern and potential issues to be missed. Oftentimes, problems can be hidden that would require some amount of disassembly of the vehicle to be discovered, which cannot be done as a mobile inspector. These issues can be minor or major, and may include (but are not limited to) rust damage, engine / transmission / drivetrain mechanical problems, steering / suspension / braking problems, etc. In addition, no guarantee or warranty can be made for the longevity or reliability of any vehicle or its components. If there is any doubt, it is highly advised to seek a second opinion or to see the car in person to ensure complete satisfaction with the vehicle prior to purchasing it.

Classic inspections of Tampa Bay does not perform compression tests, leak-down tests or other mechanical inspections on any engine. Likewise, any computer diagnostics done is limited to simply plugging into the OBD II port on 1996+ vehicles with a basic aftermarket scanner to read codes. No guarantee or assessment can be made as to the difficulty or cost related to correcting the issues that caused the codes in the first place. Classic Inspections of Tampa Bay does not use vehicle specific diagnostic readers, as may be required with some later model vehicles. For accurate diagnosis of computer related issues and codes, it is highly recommended to have a dealership or shop that specializes in the specific car in question perform the diagnostics.

Any advice given on potential costs to repair mechanical or cosmetic issues found during an inspection is purely a matter of opinion, and should not be considered an accurate quote. It is highly recommended to seek the advice of a qualified repair shop for an accurate quote for any work to be performed.

All efforts are made to verify VINs, casting numbers, suffix codes, trim packages, etc., but no guarantee can be made to be 100% accurate due to the nature of classic cars often being restored, modified and in many other ways altered from their original factory condition. In addition, very professional fakes and forgeries can, and do, exist, which can greatly affect the value of the vehicle. Classic Inspections of Tampa Bay is not liable for incorrectly identifying engine number restamps or forgeries.

No guarantees can be made that any inspected vehicle will be capable of passing any and/or all state and/or national required safety, drivability or emissions testing. It is solely the responsibility of the client / purchaser to know and understand the laws pertaining to registering and operating motor vehicles in their specific state or country of residence.

Any and all legal disputes must be filed in Hillsborough county Florida, governed strictly by Florida state law. The maximum financial liability of Classic Inspections of Tampa Bay is limited to the exact price of the inspection service provided.