Alpharetta & Fulton County

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Alpharetta, GA

Buying a used car in Alpharetta? One of our certified technicians comes to the car, whether it sits on an independent import lot, a franchise dealer or a private driveway, and inspects it before you sign. You get a written report with photos, a dealer-level diagnostic scan and a plain answer on what needs attention.

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Local know-how

What do we see on used cars in Alpharetta?

Alpharetta is one of the busiest places we work in north Fulton. Most of the cars we see here are on dealer lots rather than in private driveways, and a lot of them are imports and luxury models: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Acura, Lexus and Infiniti sit next to the 4Runners, Corollas and Odysseys that families trade in. That mix matters, because a clean detailed car on a well-lit lot can still carry an old repair. In Alpharetta we have found repainted hoods and fenders, a repaired radiator core support from a front-end collision the listing never mentioned, and tires condemned for dry rot on cars that looked ready to drive home. We inspect at the lot, at the seller's home or at your office, so you never have to move the car to a shop first.

Local proof

What have our inspections found in Alpharetta?

  • A prior front-end collision: the radiator core support had been repaired and the hood and fender repainted.
  • Bumper, fender and door repaints with overspray on a late-model electric car, plus three tires that needed replacing.
  • An active airbag fault code, found on the diagnostic scan.
  • Front brake pads worn to about 2 mm, due for replacement right away.
  • Rear tires worn to 3/32 of an inch and an oil leak at the pan on the same car.

Where do Alpharetta buyers find their cars?

  • Independent import and luxury lots along Atlanta Highway and Mansell Road
  • Franchise dealers near Hembree Road
  • Private sellers around Union Hill Road and across Alpharetta
  • Classic and collector cars at specialty dealers in north Fulton

What should you watch for on a car in Alpharetta?

  • Luxury and German imports whose repair costs are higher than the asking price suggests
  • Repaint and body repair that is hard to see by eye on a detailed car
  • Tires that look fine on the lot but are worn or aged out
  • Active fault codes a test drive does not reveal
What every inspection includes

What does every inspection in Alpharetta include?

  • Full mechanical and safety inspection
  • Dealer-level diagnostic scan (availability varies by make and year) with a plain-English summary
  • Underbody and structural check
  • Brakes, suspension, steering, and tires
  • Road test, when the seller allows it and it is safe and legal to drive

One of our certified technicians comes to the car, and you do not need to be there. Reports arrive within 24 hours of the inspection, and most go out the same day.

Pick your level of certainty

Three tiers. You choose the scrutiny.

Essential

$259

Full mechanical and safety inspection with the diagnostic scan and a plain-English summary of it. The right choice for a solid daily driver.

Book Essential
Best value

Enhanced

$399

Adds accident investigation, repair cost ranges, and negotiation talking points.

Book Enhanced

Elite

$649

For high-value or high-risk buys. Maximum depth, plus a detailed video walk-through.

Book Elite

Electric cars are inspected on Enhanced or Elite. Hybrids and plug-in hybrids can choose any tier.

We come to the car. A travel fee may apply depending on where the vehicle is, and we confirm it with you before the inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Questions Alpharetta buyers ask.

Can you inspect a car at an Alpharetta dealership before I buy it?

Yes. Most of our Alpharetta inspections happen on dealer lots. We contact the dealer to arrange access, and our technician inspects the car where it is parked, including a road test when the dealer allows it and it is safe and legal to drive.

Will you check whether an Alpharetta car has had body work?

Yes. Every inspection looks at paint and body, and Enhanced and Elite add the Panel-by-Panel Repaint & Body Filler Check. In Alpharetta that check has turned up repainted panels and collision repairs that were not in the listing.

Do I need to be there when you inspect a car in Alpharetta?

No. Most buyers are not there. You get the full report with photos, and to go through it with the inspector, Enhanced includes a 15-minute call you can request and Elite a 30-minute priority consultation.

Can you inspect an older or collector car in Alpharetta?

Yes. Classic and collector cars are inspected on Enhanced or Elite. Older cars may not scan, so the technician checks them mechanically instead.

Found a car in Alpharetta?

Book in about three minutes, or call or text and we will set it up with you.