Do you charge extra for the multi-point inspection?

No. The inspection is included in every vehicle purchase at Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales. You are not paying a separate inspection fee. The cost of the inspection — shop time, parts, and labor — is built into the vehicle preparation before the car ever reaches the lot.

What does the 90-day warranty cover?

The warranty covers vehicles used for regular road service. It does not cover damage from racing, self-sabotage, or misuse. If something goes wrong under normal driving conditions within 90 days of purchase, Omari covers it — serviced at Front Line Auto in Oakland Park.

What is the Autel IM-608 and why does it matter?

The Autel IM-608 is a professional-grade diagnostic scanner that reads every electronic module in the vehicle — not just the engine. Basic code readers at auto parts stores only capture engine fault codes. The Autel scans ABS, airbag, transmission, body control, HVAC, and steering modules. CAN bus communication faults — which cause intermittent failures that are hard to reproduce — get caught at intake.

What happens if Omari finds a problem he cannot fix?

The car does not come to the lot. There is no negotiation on safety items. If a car needs a repair that cannot be corrected within a reasonable cost structure, it is not purchased. The used car market is not short on inventory — problem cars get passed.

How long has Front Line Auto been operating?

Front Line Auto, the ASE-certified repair shop that inspects and services every FLAS vehicle, has been operating since 2005. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and a 5.0-star CARFAX rating.

Is there a pre-purchase inspection if I want a third-party check?

Every vehicle already comes pre-inspected by Front Line Auto. The inspection documentation is available upon request. You are also welcome to have any vehicle independently verified by a shop of your choice before purchase.

Do you inspect cars for special orders too?

Yes. Special orders go through the same auction sourcing and full inspection process. Omari verifies budget, searches auctions, pulls CarFax before bidding, and performs the same 15-point inspection on every vehicle he brings in.

Used car inspection checklist Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales performs a 15-point inspection on every vehicle before sale. ASE-certified mechanic Omari Grant inspects engine, transmission, brakes, tires, belts, battery, fluids, AC, electrical systems, and runs a full Autel IM-608 system scan. Every car also gets a road test and CarFax verification. 3575 NW 31st Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309. Call (954) 793-1761.

What do dealers check before selling a used car?

Most dealers skip inspection. At Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales, every car goes through a certified shop — Front Line Auto — before hitting the lot. The process includes a lift inspection, full diagnostic scan with an Autel IM-608, oil change, tire check, brake inspection, and highway road test. 90-day warranty backed by Front Line Auto. Call (954) 793-1761.

Multi-point inspection on used cars

Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales runs a 15-point multi-point inspection on every used car. The Autel IM-608 full system scan catches CAN bus faults, ABS codes, airbag issues, and electrical problems that basic OBD readers miss. No car is sold as-is. Every vehicle comes with a 90-day warranty. (954) 793-1761.

Used Car Inspection Guide

What Your Mechanic Checks
Before Selling You a Car

Q: Can I see the CarFax report before buying?

Yes. Vehicle history reports are available for every car on the lot. Accident history, number of previous owners, service records, odometer readings, and title status are all verified before a car is priced or made available for sale.

Most dealers skip the inspection. At Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales, every car goes through a 15-point certified process before it ever sees the lot. Here is exactly what that looks like.

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Family-Owned & Operated

13 Years of Honest Business. Every Car. Every Customer.

Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales isn't a franchise and it isn't a flip lot. It's a family business built on one principle: treat people the way you'd want to be treated when buying a car.

"We Drive Every Car Before You Do"

Before a vehicle ever hits our lot, we personally drive and test it ourselves. If we wouldn't put our own family in it, we won't sell it to yours.

"Mechanic-Owned. That Changes Everything."

Omari Grant isn't just the owner — he's an ASE-certified mechanic who ran Front Line Auto for 8 years before selling his first car. Every vehicle is inspected by the same team that repairs cars for a living.

"Customers for Life, Not Just a Sale"

Our customers don't just buy once — they come back for their second, third car, and send their family. That's the trust you can't fake.

Omari Grant, Owner of Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales

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Every Car Inspected

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Service After the Sale

Front Line Auto maintains every car we sell

Step 1: The Auction

Spotting Problems Other Dealers Miss

Most dealers at the auction are making decisions based on what a car looks like. Omari Grant is making decisions based on what it sounds like, what it smells like, and what the data is telling him.

“There was a particular instance where I saw a car with a blown head gasket, but the other dealers didn't know because they weren't able to spot that the coolant pressure inside the radiator system was too high. With some dealers, they don't know jack shit. So they just bid blindly.” — Omari Grant

Elevated coolant pressure is a textbook sign of combustion gases entering the cooling system — exactly what a blown head gasket causes. A repair like that runs $1,500–$4,000 depending on the engine. Dealers who miss it pass the cost straight to the buyer.

If a car has a problem that makes the math not work, it does not come home. Simple as that.

Step 2: On the Lift

Off the Transport and Onto the Lift

When a vehicle arrives from auction, it does not go to the wash bay. It goes straight up on the lift.

“The first thing we do when we bring in a vehicle from the auction is put it up on the lift and do a multi-point inspection to see if everything on the car is good to go and make sure the car's road ready.” — Omari Grant

From underneath, you can see what the curb and the showroom floor hide: frame rust, leaking seals, worn bushings, brake rotor condition, exhaust problems, and suspension wear. This is the inspection most dealers never do — because it requires a shop, and most dealers do not have one.

The Full Breakdown

The 15-Point Inspection

Engine Visual Inspection

The engine bay gets a full visual scan for leaks (oil, coolant, power steering fluid), cracked hoses, worn belts, and anything that does not look right. An experienced eye catches things a code scanner cannot.

Oil & Filter — Changed Automatically

There is no "check the oil level and top it off." Every car gets a fresh oil and filter change, no exceptions. Dirty oil is one of the most common ways deferred maintenance hides itself.

“Oil and filter automatically are changed.” — Omari Grant

Transmission Fluid Check

Transmission fluid condition tells a story. Dark, burnt-smelling fluid means the transmission has been running hot — a warning sign for a component that costs $2,500–$6,000 to replace.

Brake Pad Thickness & Rotor Condition

Brakes are non-negotiable. Pad thickness is measured. Rotors are checked for warping, scoring, and minimum thickness specs. If pads are below spec or rotors are compromised, they get replaced before the car is sold.

Tire Tread Depth

Tread depth is checked on all four tires using a tread gauge. The legal minimum in Florida is 2/32 of an inch — but that is the floor, not the standard. Tires close to the limit get replaced. Alignment is also checked.

Belt Condition

Serpentine belts and — on applicable engines — timing belts are inspected for cracking, fraying, or age. A timing belt that fails on an interference engine is an engine rebuild.

Battery Load Test

The battery is load-tested, not just visually inspected. South Florida heat accelerates battery degradation faster than almost any other climate condition. A failing battery also causes electrical gremlins that are expensive to diagnose.

All Fluid Levels

Coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid are all checked and topped off. Low fluid levels can indicate leaks — already flagged in the engine visual — or deferred maintenance.

AC & Heating

South Florida is not the place to sell a car with a broken AC. The system is checked for output temperature, proper compressor engagement, and refrigerant level. The heater is verified as well.

Electrical Systems

Interior electrics — windows, locks, mirrors, lights, turn signals, dash warning lights — are all tested. A dead power window or a non-functional backup light gets caught and fixed in the shop.

Full System Scan — Autel IM-608

The Autel IM-608 scans every module in the car: ABS, transmission, airbag, body control, HVAC, steering, and more. A basic OBD reader only reads engine codes. CAN bus communication faults — the kind that cause intermittent failures — get caught here.

“The difference between a regular code scanner and something like my Autel is that we can do a full system scan. It gives you the full vantage point of the whole car.” — Omari Grant

Road Test at Highway Speeds

The car gets driven on the road at highway speeds — not just around the block. This surfaces transmission shift quality issues, steering pull, vibrations at speed, and brake pedal feel under real conditions.

Exterior & Interior Condition

Cosmetic condition is documented. Dings, scratches, interior wear, and upholstery condition are all noted. What you see is what you get — no surprises after the paperwork is signed.

Vehicle History — CarFax

Every vehicle’s CarFax report is pulled and reviewed. Accident history, number of previous owners, service records, odometer readings, and title status are all verified before a car is priced or put on the lot.

Final Pre-Delivery Check

Before delivery, the car gets a final check to confirm everything from the inspection was addressed. Clean, fueled, and ready.

Standards

What Happens If a Car Fails?

It does not make the lot.

There is no negotiation on safety items. If a car needs a repair that Omari cannot fix to his standard within a reasonable cost structure, it goes back. The used car market at auction is not short on inventory. Putting a problem car on the lot and hoping the buyer does not notice is not the business model here.

Catching a $4,000 head gasket repair before bidding is the difference between a profitable vehicle and a loss. Most dealers do not have that filter. Omari does.

Why Inspection Makes Warranty Possible

The Inspection Makes the Warranty Real

“A lot of other dealer lots are selling their cars as-is because they want limited liability. They don't want to take responsibility of the car. But at the end of the day, customer satisfaction is key. So you really want to stand behind your car, your product, make sure your customer is happy.” — Omari Grant

Every vehicle at Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales comes with a 90-day warranty backed by Front Line Auto — the same certified shop that did the inspection. That warranty is only possible because of what happens before the car is ever sold. You cannot confidently warrant a car you have not fully inspected. Omari can.

Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales has been in business for 20+ years across the dealership and Front Line Auto. That track record is the warranty, more than any piece of paper.

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