2016 JEEP PATRIOT VIN: 1C4NJRAB5GD541992

Conclusion on damage and condition

Mechanical is mechanical damage. Typically, these are failures that are the result of natural wear and tear of mechanical components, the result of irregular or untimely maintenance, the result of negligent operation, or a collision (traffic accident). If a vehicle has Mechanical damage, it means that one or more important systems have failed - engine, transmission, steering, clutch, brakes. How Mechanical damage affects the condition:

Some malfunctions do not show up immediately, but while driving, and this carries a danger to passengers. If Mechanical damage is ignored, it can bring the vehicle to a complete stop, causing an accident. Unfortunately, a mistake in assessing the condition of a lot marked for mechanical damage can cost a buyer a lot of money. And it's not just about money. To avoid such mistakes, before buying it is necessary to conduct a diagnosis by an independent specialist. Only an expert will be able to identify hidden faults and assess the severity of breakdowns, to calculate the cost of repair. According to our preliminary estimate, the cost of repair work will be approximately 11054 CAD.

In addition, secondary damage "Front End" is specified, which is damage to the front of the vehicle that is most often the result of collisions or accidents. At car auctions, variants with such problems are very common. According to statistics, in about 30% of road accidents cars get damage to the front part of the body. The most affected are the bumper, hood, radiator grille, cooling system and headlights. Deformation of the front part of the body is not only a cosmetic problem. Such defects seriously affect the possibility and safety of further operation of this lot. How Front End affects the condition:

If a lot at auction has a "Run & Drive" status, it means that the car starts and drives itself, that the transmission shifts into the right gear. That is, at the time of inspection, the engine and transmission were in working order and there were no critical faults. Nevertheless, having a "Run & Drive" status does not guarantee that the vehicle is in good working order. Used cars sold at auction may have hidden defects, problems with brakes, electronics, suspension and other damage that can only be detected by a detailed inspection. There is not even a guarantee that with this status will start and drive when it gets into the hands of the buyer. Breakdowns can happen at any time, and all repair costs will fall entirely on the new owner.

To avoid unforeseen repair costs and get a real picture of the condition, we recommend ordering a detailed paid report on the platform Carhistory.vin. In this way you will determine the validity of the purchase and in addition you will learn a lot of useful information about the car (legal cleanliness, data on accidents, registration history, maintenance and much more).