I hired Foreign Auto Services for a pre-purchase inspection on a 2015 Audi Q5 TDI I was purchasing out of state from Denver. Shawn handled the inspection, and initially, everything went smoothly. He was personable, knowledgeable, and caught a headlight issue that allowed me to negotiate the purchase price. Knowing that these vehicles are prone to panoramic sunroof issues, I explicitly asked Shawn to focus on this area. He thoroughly reassured me that no issues were found. However, when I flew in to finalize the paperwork, I discovered the entire panoramic sunshade was completely missing, a mistake that ended up costing me over $2,500 to fix. When I brought this to Shawn's attention, he simply assured me everything else was fine, offering no apology or partial refund for the oversight. To his credit, my local mechanic re-inspected the vehicle upon delivery and confirmed the rest of Shawn's assessment was accurate. While Shawn clearly knows these cars, missing a massive component in the exact area I asked him to prioritize left a very sour taste in my mouth. I likely would not use their services again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're glad to hear that much of the inspection was helpful and that identifying the headlight issue allowed you to negotiate a better purchase price. We also appreciate your comments about Shawn's knowledge and professionalism. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the panoramic sunshade issue. We understand why that was frustrating, especially since you specifically asked us to pay close attention to the panoramic roof system. While our inspection did not identify any mechanical or operational issues with the sunroof itself, it's clear that the missing sunshade should have been noted during the inspection. We strive to provide thorough pre-purchase inspections, and although we're pleased that your local mechanic confirmed the remainder of the inspection was accurate, we never want a customer to feel let down. Your feedback has been shared with our team so we can improve our inspection process and ensure this type of oversight is less likely to happen in the future. Thank you again for your honest review, and we wish you many enjoyable miles with your Q5 TDI. Best Regards, Carlos
- Foreign Auto Service