pre-purchase inspection (PPI)
A pre-purchase inspection is when a mechanic checks a car before you buy it. It helps you find problems the seller might not mention, and it can save you from buying a headache.
A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is having an independent shop inspect a car before you buy it to uncover hidden problems. The speakers argue that spending a few hundred dollars can prevent much larger costs later, especially when sellers may not disclose issues.
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