Auto Inspection: 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT

 

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Bought it from a dealership in London, Ontario "AS IS" with the error code on Oct 20, 2020.
Odometer at the time of purchase: 185,777 km
Changed winter tires and spent over a $1000 to get it certified...


Odometer at the time of sale in early 2023 ($400-$800 in cash as I ran out of cash to fix the seized engine (possibly caused by a delayed oil change as the mechanic was busy. Note: Oil and filter were changed several times and maintenance done regularly via Master Mechanic prior to the breakdown and the oil change indicator on the dashboard when the last oil change was due) and was not working at that time): 200,000 - 250,000 + km  including a trip from Toronto to California (and a test ride on Bonneville Salt Flats) and back with no mechanical issues... 


Purchase Price: $1995 (Tax inclusive)

Return on Investment (Income and savings verified by tax returns, Employment income divided between a Ford E250 and this car): 
1. Employment (Used it for Amazon, Star Security for festivals and events etc) and business/other income (Used it for Carvertise, Car rental,  road trips/Popa ride, Uber eats, Roadside Assistance via Kijiji etc. Used it to commute to office space and manage this space as a rental space on liquid space): $113,741 (between 2021 - 2024)
2. Savings on road trips: $2000 - $5000 (Including trip to US and back)

Overall return: $115,741 - $118,741(Gross income without deductions on tax return)

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Device: LAUNCH Code Reader - CR123i OBD2 Scanner

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Q: How does one use LAUNCH Code Reader - CR123i?
A: Plug & play and then follow instructions as shown in the video...
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Applications: Prepurchase Inspection, Troubleshoot, Vehicle safety Inspection etc

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Relevant Background: "An automotive scan tool (scanner) is an electronic tool used to interface with, diagnose and, sometimes, reprogram vehicle control modules...." ("Scan Tool (Automotive)" , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scan_tool_(automotive))
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Relevant Background on OBD: "On-board diagnostics (OBD) is an automotive term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems.." ("On-board diagnostics", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-board_diagnostics)
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Relevant Material on OBD 2 Scanner: "
  1. Using an OBD2 car diagnostic scanner is simple and straightforward. Before you get started, get familiar with the scan tool’s user manual and documentation.
  2. Plug the standard OBD2 connector into the vehicle’s port located under the driver’s side of the dashboard.
  3. Turn on the car to power the scan tool or code reader.." ("How to Connect and Read an OBD 2 scanner", https://www.carfax.com/blog/obd-ii-scan-tool)
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Relevant Statistics on accidents relating to Vehicle Issues: "The critical reason was assigned to vehicles in an estimated 44,000 crashes comprising about 2 percent of the NMVCCS crashes, though none of these reasons implied a vehicle causing the crash... Of the small percentage (2%) of the crashes in which the critical reason was assigned to the vehicle, the tire problem accounted for about 35 percent (±11.4%) of the crashes. Brake related problems as critical reasons accounted for about 22 percent (±15.4%) of such crashes. Steering/suspension/ transmission/engine-related problems were assigned as critical reasons in 3 percent (±3.3%) of such crashes. Other vehicle related problems coded as critical reasons were assigned in about 40 percent (±24.0%) percent of such crashes..." ("Critical Reasons for Crashes Investigated in the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey", https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812115)

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Relevant Global statistics : " Every year, roughly 1.3 million people die in car accidents worldwide – an average of 3,287 deaths per day." ("Global Car Accident Statistics", https://safer-america.com/car-accident-statistics/#Global)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage:
a. Auto Insurance- Liability , Collision, All perils, Upset, No fault, Uninsured Auto, Customs Coverage for parts
b. Garage automobile policy
c. Personal and Business liability for property damage
d. Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment
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