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DOT & VEHICLE INSPECTIONS IN COLORADO SPRINGS
In-house DOT inspections for commercial trucks and vans, plus pre-purchase, safety and rideshare inspections. Every inspection comes with a digital report and photos you can keep or print.
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What we do
INSPECTIONS WE PERFORM
Whether you are buying, keeping a fleet compliant or driving for a rideshare service, you find out exactly where you stand.
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DOT inspections
Annual DOT inspections done in-house for $99.99, so fleet and commercial vehicles do not need to go anywhere else.
✓ Brakes and steering and suspension
✓ Lights and tires and other required items
✓ Repairs to pass done in the same shop
✓ Records for your fleet files
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Pre-purchase
Have a used car or truck inspected before you pay. We look for what a test drive will not show you.
✓ Engine and transmission condition
✓ Computer scan for stored and pending codes
✓ Frame and rust and signs of prior damage
✓ Diesel checks on Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins
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Safety and rideshare
Every routine visit includes a digital safety inspection, and we handle rideshare inspections too.
✓ Digital report with photos
✓ Brakes, tires fluids and suspension
✓ Rideshare inspections for Uber and Lyft drivers
✓ Repairs to pass done here
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS · COLORADO SPRINGS
WHAT DOES A VEHICLE INSPECTION AT WESTCO COVER?
Most of these are pre-purchase inspections: a full look at a car, truck, diesel or RV chassis before you buy it. We also do general safety inspections. Commercial trucks that need an annual federal inspection should see our DOT inspection page.
PRE-PURCHASE
What does a pre-purchase inspection check?
Everything that costs real money if it's wrong: engine, transmission, driveline, brakes, suspension, frame, leaks and stored trouble codes.
WHAT WE CHECK
Engine and transmission: how it runs and shifts, fluid condition, noises, and signs of overheating.
Leaks: oil, coolant, transmission, differential and brake fluid.
Brakes and suspension: pad and rotor wear, shocks, ball joints, bushings and steering parts.
Frame and underbody: rust, rot, previous accident repair and bent parts.
Computer scan: stored and pending trouble codes, and whether codes were recently cleared.
Tires: tread depth, uneven wear that points to alignment or suspension problems, and tire age.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
You get a photo report showing what we found, so you can negotiate, walk away or buy with confidence.
Colorado Springs: book the inspection before you hand over money. A private seller who won't let a shop look at the vehicle is telling you something.
DIESEL TRUCKS
What should I check before buying a used diesel truck?
On a diesel, look at the fuel system, the emissions equipment and each engine's known trouble spots. Those are where the expensive surprises are.
DIESEL-SPECIFIC CHECKS
Power Stroke: each generation has its own weak points. On a 6.0L that includes the head gaskets, oil cooler and EGR cooler. On a 6.7L it's the high-pressure fuel system and emissions parts.
Duramax: some model years used a high-pressure fuel pump that can fail expensively. We also look at injectors, coolant loss and the emissions system.
Cummins: on older 5.9L engines, whether the 'killer dowel pin' was addressed. On 6.7L trucks, the DPF, EGR and DEF systems.
Emissions equipment: whether the DPF, EGR and DEF systems are present and working. Tampering with emissions equipment is prohibited under federal law, and a deleted truck can be hard to register or sell.
Scan data: codes, regen history where it's available, and fuel system readings.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
Our techs work on Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins trucks every week, so we know where each engine tends to hide problems.
Colorado Springs: parts of El Paso County require diesel vehicles to pass an emissions test, including before a sale. We don't do state emissions testing. Check with the state emissions program or your county motor vehicle office.
RVS
Can you inspect an RV before I buy it?
Yes, the chassis and drivetrain: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, tires and frame. We don't inspect the coach side.
CHASSIS ONLY
What we inspect: engine, transmission, cooling system, brakes, steering, suspension, frame, exhaust and tires, including tire age. Old tires with plenty of tread are common on RVs that don't get driven much.
What we don't: coach systems like the roof, slide-outs, plumbing, appliances, generator and house electrical. Have an RV specialist look at those.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
You get a photo report on the part of the RV that actually has to move it down the road.
FLEETS
Should I inspect a used truck before adding it to my fleet?
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection tells you what the truck will cost you before it's yours, and whether it's ready for its next DOT inspection.
ACQUISITION INSPECTION
Mechanical condition: a full pre-purchase inspection of the engine, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and frame.
DOT readiness: we look at the items an annual federal inspection checks, so you know what has to be fixed before the truck goes into service.
Box trucks and work trucks: Isuzu NPRs, service bodies and cutaways, plus their lift gates, body mounts and frame condition.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
Fleet accounts can send units straight from the auction or dealer lot to us.
COLORADO
WHAT SHOULD COLORADO BUYERS WATCH FOR?
Colorado roads and weather cause problems you won't see as much in other states. We look for them on every inspection.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What Colorado-specific problems do you check for?
Corrosion from winter de-icer, hail damage, and the wear that comes from altitude and mountain driving.
COLORADO CHECKS
Mag chloride corrosion: road crews here use liquid magnesium chloride de-icer, and CDOT has studied how corrosive it is to vehicle parts. We look at brake lines, fuel lines, wiring connectors, frame and suspension hardware.
Hail damage: the Front Range gets a lot of hail. We note hail damage and signs of hail repair, which can affect value and insurance.
Altitude and mountain driving: Colorado Springs sits around 6,000 feet, and many vehicles here see steep grades. We look at cooling system condition, brake wear, and turbo and intake condition.
Emissions: El Paso County isn't in the gasoline emissions program area, but parts of the county require diesel emissions testing. We don't do state emissions tests. Confirm the requirements with the state program before you buy.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
A truck that spent its life on Colorado winter roads can look clean on top and be rusted underneath. We put it on a lift and look.
YOUR REPORT
WHAT DO I GET AFTER THE INSPECTION?
A digital report with photos, in plain English.
PHOTO REPORT
What's in the inspection report?
Photos and notes on everything we checked, marked good, watch or needs attention.
WHAT YOU GET
Photos: the actual parts we looked at, including leaks, wear and damage.
Plain-English notes: what we found and why it matters.
Priorities: what's urgent, what can wait and what's fine.
Printed copy: available if you ask.
WHAT WESTCO DOES
If you buy the vehicle and want anything fixed, repairs we do come with our 24-month/24,000-mile warranty.
WHAT YOU GET
EVERY INSPECTION COMES WITH A REPORT
You see what we see. Photos of every finding, in writing, to keep.
DOT
Commercial trucks and vans
• Annual inspection in-house
• Required items checked
• Repairs to pass done here
• Records for your files
PRE-PURCHASE
Before you buy
• Lift inspection
• Full module scan
• Photos for your negotiation
• Diesel-specific checks
SAFETY
Every routine visit
• Brakes and tires
• Fluids and leaks
• Suspension and steering
• Printed report on request
RIDESHARE
Uber and Lyft drivers
• Rideshare inspection
• Repairs to pass
• Quick turnaround
• Report you can submit
BOOK AN INSPECTION
SCHEDULE YOUR DOT OR PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
Tell us the vehicle and the type of inspection you need. Not sure whether you need a DOT inspection? Call (719) 591-7743 and we will help you find out.
INSPECTION QUESTIONS WE ANSWER EVERY WEEK
Straight answers from our techs
DOES MY TRUCK NEED A DOT INSPECTION?
It depends on how the vehicle is used and registered. Commercial trucks and vans operating in commerce often need an annual inspection. We’re not lawyers, but call us and we will help you find out.
Common reasons
Commercial use · Company name on the door · Towing for work · Fleet vehicle
What we do
We perform the annual DOT inspection in-house and can do any repairs needed to pass in the same visit.
Colorado Springs: Fleet vehicles working the I-25 corridor stack up miles fast. Scheduling DOT inspections with routine service keeps them on the road.
WHAT DOES A DOT INSPECTION CHECK?
Brakes, steering, suspension, lights, tires, the frame, fuel and exhaust systems and the other items on the required list.
What we check
Brakes · Steering · Lights · Tires
What we do
We inspect every required item, show you what fails, and fix it here so you are not sent somewhere else.
Colorado Springs: Mountain grades wear brakes and tires fast, so check them before inspection day.
SHOULD I GET A USED CAR INSPECTED BEFORE I BUY IT?
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection finds leaks, worn parts, stored codes and prior damage that a test drive will not show you.
What we find
Stored codes · Leaks · Frame rust · Prior repairs
What we do
We put it on a lift, scan every module and photograph what we find, so you can negotiate or walk away.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT A DIESEL PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION?
Diesel trucks have engine-specific weak spots and emissions equipment that is expensive to repair. Those need their own checks.
What we check
Hard start · Smoke · Coolant loss · Emissions faults
What we do
We run diesel-specific checks on Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins trucks and check that emissions equipment is in place and working.
DO YOU DO UBER AND LYFT INSPECTIONS?
Yes. Rideshare companies require vehicles to pass an inspection, and we perform it here.
When you need one
Annual requirement · New driver · New vehicle · Failed item
What we do
We inspect it, give you the report, and can take care of any repairs needed to pass.
Colorado Springs: New to the Springs with a rideshare car? We can inspect it and handle any repairs to pass.