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2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — anyone else: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?

TurboBuyer66Community StarterMar 23, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSINYC / Long Island
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a basic scan and lift inspection? Any data points from owners would help.
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GarageWeekend8Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 23, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2020 Audi Q7 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Was this after sitting overnight? If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
GarageWeekend8Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 24, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Ask for out-the-door on the 2020 Audi Q7 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in NYC / Long Island. When does it actually happen? PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 25, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: In NYC / Long Island, insurance quotes flipped a 2020 Audi Q7 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in NYC / Long Island. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Not letting add-ons ride along because everyone does.
RotorHauler24Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 24, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. Call your insurer in NYC / Long Island before you fall in love with the 2020 Audi Q7. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “anyone else: good independent shop for a,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I asked for the buyer’s order in email, not a text.
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