I've been saving up for a used JK or JL for months and finally found a 2018 model that looks clean and has service records, but I'm no mechanic and I keep hearing horror stories about hidden frame damage or bad re-gearing from previous owners who off-roaded hard. My plan was to take it to a general workshop for a quick look, but a friend who owns a Jeep told me that's useless because most shops don't know the specific weak spots like the oil filter housing cracks, exhaust manifold leaks, or the condition of the ball joints. He suggested finding a Professional Jeep Mechanic Abu Dhabi who can do a proper pre-purchase inspection including checking the transfer case fluid for signs of overheating and looking at the control arm mounts for buckling. I'm ready to pay a bit more for peace of mind but I'm not sure what a thorough inspection should actually include. Has anyone here gone this route before buying? Did it save you from a bad purchase or give you negotiating power? Really want to get this right because it's a lot of money for me.