A vehicle inspection institute provides two main services. The first, Inspecting vehicles before purchasing them In order to examine their mechanical condition, and whether these vehicles have been in accidents. The second, an annual test to examine whether the vehicle is fit to continue driving on the road without endangering the vehicle owner or other drivers or passersby.
As is known, a vehicle inspection institute charges significant amounts for its services, and therefore there is an expectation when inspecting a vehicle to receive test findings that are as accurate and reliable as possible. However, those who contact a vehicle inspection institute do not always pay attention to which forms they sign, and what exactly is written on them. A review of the forms used by any vehicle inspection institute will reveal that there are many restrictions on the inspection.
A vehicle inspection institute will not tell you whether the vehicle is legally a loss.
A vehicle inspection institute is supposed to detect accidents (especially if they are serious accidents) that the vehicle has been in, but it will not be able to tell you whether the vehicle has been declared a vehicle that is Legal lossTo check whether the vehicle is legally a loss, you can use the insurance companies' clearing center website.
For a fee of 10 shekels Vehicle owner You can get a complete history of insurance claims for the relevant vehicle. You can do this check even without going to any vehicle inspection center.
מכון בדיקת רכבים לא יגלה לכם אם "שיחקו" עם מד הקילומטרים
One of the most common phenomena when purchasing a used car, especially when it comes to purchasing a second-hand car Car dealer, is when you discover after purchase that the vehicle has traveled many more kilometers than what is actually indicated on the odometer.
The reason for this is clear: a vehicle with fewer kilometers is worth more than a vehicle with many more kilometers, and therefore the dishonest seller has an interest in presenting false data to the buyer. The vehicle inspection institute does not verify the actual number of kilometers the vehicle has traveled, but rather indicates on the inspection form the number of kilometers that appear on the meter at the time the inspection is performed.
It is not always easy to find out the actual number of kilometers a vehicle has traveled. To make the check a little easier, you can compare the number of kilometers that appears on the meter with the number of kilometers that appears on the vehicle's license and maintenance history.
The best and most reliable way is to contact an authorized garage and ask to connect the vehicle to a computer so that they can check the actual number of kilometers. This test is not performed by a vehicle inspection institute.
A vehicle inspection center will not tell you whether airbags deployed or whether they are working properly.
The Vehicle Inspection Institute explicitly limits the issue of Airbags Because it is not possible to check whether they are working properly without disassembling the vehicle's chassis. The light responsible for displaying a malfunction in the airbags can be easily deactivated.
Pay attention to the many restrictions at one of the vehicle inspection centers:
Every vehicle inspection center gives the customer a similar form at the end of the inspection. It is important to understand before paying which tests exactly the vehicle inspection center performs and what exactly the test does not include. The more exclusions there are, the better it is to consider having the vehicle inspected at a different vehicle inspection center.
The issue of airbags is particularly important in light of the provisions of Regulation 309(a) of the Traffic Regulations, which states as follows:
The owner of a vehicle, a safety officer, or anyone in control of the vehicle, Will not use the vehicle or allow anyone else to use it, if damage is caused to the steering system, brakes, chassis, longitudinal beam, transverse beam, body parts beyond the front and rear wheel axle line, body roof frame, body floor in the passenger compartment or front and rear suspension system or damage that caused airbags to deploy, Except after the vehicle has been repaired at the factory and an inspection certificate has been issued by a professional manager of an inspection factory, prepared according to Form 1 in the Thirteenth Appendix. (hereinafter referred to as – test certificate).
That is, according to this regulation there are Vehicle malfunctions that require repair By a specialized professional so that the vehicle can be used again. A vehicle inspection institute cannot give such a certificate.
Failure to detect an accident or other significant damage to the vehicle by a vehicle inspection institute
לעומת המקרים הקודמים, מקרים "קלאסיים" בהם מוגשות תביעות נגד מכון בדיקת רכבים הם כאשר הבדיקה מבוצעת ברשלנות ולא An accident or other significant damage to the vehicle is discovered. (which is not excluded from the list of tests on the institute's platform).
These cases are usually discovered in two common situations. The first, the vehicle owner discovers Vehicle malfunction after purchase (Usually shortly after purchase.) The second case is when the vehicle owner wishes to sell his vehicle and the buyer has it inspected at another vehicle inspection center, which performs more thorough work and discovers that there is some defect in the vehicle.
In the first case, it is easier to file a lawsuit against the vehicle inspection institute given the short period of time that has passed since the inspection. In the second case, the vehicle owner will have to prove and convince the court that the unreported accidents or the significant damage that was not detected were not caused while the vehicle was being used.
In these cases, in addition to suing the vehicle inspection institute, it is also worth considering filing a lawsuit against the person who sold you the vehicle (one lawsuit against two defendants).
In conclusion
Before purchasing a vehicle, it is very important to have it inspected by an automotive expert, and for this purpose there is a vehicle inspection institute. As part of the inspection, they will check for detectable defects and will detail to you the severity of the defects found so that you can make an informed decision whether to purchase the vehicle or not.
Keep in mind that even a very experienced vehicle inspection center cannot detect all the faults in a vehicle. One of the things that is not checked at all as part of the inspection is whether the vehicle is legally a loss. For this reason, in addition to the inspection performed at the institute, it is worth performing an additional check of the vehicle's insurance claims history. This way you will find out if the vehicle has previously been involved in a claim that was reported to the insurance company. The cost of this inspection is only 10 shekels, and there is no reason not to perform it before purchasing the vehicle.
If you nevertheless purchased a vehicle in which defects were discovered that were hidden from you before the purchase, you should contact Automotive Lawyer Eddie Blitstein to examine whether the case is suitable for filing a lawsuit against the seller.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Filing a Claim Against a Vehicle Inspection Institute
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Is it worth sending a warning letter before filing a lawsuit against a vehicle inspection institute?
As long as there is no time problem and the matter is not particularly urgent, there is no reason to send Warning letter Before filing a claim.
A warning letter may have many advantages, including the response you will receive from that institute that will tell you what the defense's arguments may be. This is how you can edit the The statement of claim In a better way. -
How much does it cost to file a claim against a vehicle inspection institute?
There is no uniform price list. You need to understand the complexity of the case in order to understand what the fee will be. You also need to take into account that the plaintiff will have to pay a court fee, and may even have to pay an appraiser to prepare an expert opinion that will explain to the court exactly what the vehicle inspection institute's failures were and what damage was caused to the client.
An expert opinion may cost thousands of shekels, and in exceptional cases even more.
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How long does a lawsuit take in these cases?
The length of the lawsuit depends greatly on the defendant. Some defendants are interested in pursuing a lawsuit from start to finish, which may greatly extend the time period, and there are defendants who are interested in reaching a settlement, which may significantly shorten the time period.
One of the advantages of sending a warning letter is that the vehicle inspection institute may try to reach a compromise before filing a claim. Financial claim Against him.
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If no accident was discovered, do you only sue the vehicle inspection institute?
No. In the event that the vehicle was in an accident before the date of purchase, it is more appropriate to also sue the seller of the vehicle.
