You found a car you want to buy. Before you hand over the money, someone who works on cars for a living should look at it. We come to the vehicle, wherever it is parked, and go through it the way a technician would go through it in a shop. You get photos, a diagnostic scan, and a written report you can read before you commit. Prices start at $259. Most reports go out the same day.
A used car looks its best on the day it is for sale. It has been washed. The interior has been cleaned. The check engine light may have been cleared last week.
None of that tells you what the car has been through. An inspection does. We are looking for the things you cannot see in a parking lot and would not find on a test drive: leaks that have started, brakes near the end of their life, structural repair from a collision, water damage, and fault codes stored in the vehicle's computers.
We work for you, not for the seller. We do not sell repairs and we do not have a stake in whether you buy the car. Our only job is to tell you what is there. Still weighing whether you should inspect before buying? Start there.
Engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling, exhaust, fluids, belts, and the safety systems. We note what is worn, what is failing, and what is fine.
We scan the vehicle's computer modules with professional equipment, not a parts-store code reader. Stored and pending codes across systems, including ones with no warning light.
A list of codes is not useful to a buyer. Every tier gets a plain-English summary of the scan: which systems are affected and what to do next. Enhanced and Elite add an explanation of each code on its own.
We get under the car. Frame, subframe, mounting points, rust, and evidence of collision repair or structural work.
Pad and rotor condition, leaks, worn bushings, play in the steering, and anything that affects how the car stops and holds a line.
We drive it. Cold start behavior, shift quality, noises under load, braking, tracking, and vibration. Some problems only show up with the car moving.
Paint condition, panel fit, glass, trim, seats, electronics, and the features you are paying for. Enhanced and Elite add a panel-by-panel repaint and body filler check.
Every checkpoint gets a recorded result, not a tick. See the complete inspection checklist.
The full mechanical and safety inspection with the diagnostic scan and a plain-English summary of it, underbody, road test, and at least 30 photos. The right choice for a normal daily driver where you mainly need to know that it is sound.
Book EssentialEverything in Essential, plus accident investigation, up to three areas of concern you choose, repair cost ranges, a negotiation summary, and a consultation to talk it through. It answers "what will this cost me, and what do I say to the seller".
Book EnhancedEverything in Enhanced, with up to six areas of concern, priority scheduling, a report by 11:59 PM Eastern on inspection day, and a longer priority consultation with follow-up. For high-value cars and any purchase where getting it wrong is expensive.
Book EliteNot sure which one fits? Call (833) 644-0800 and describe the car. We will tell you honestly, including when the cheaper option is enough. Or read what a pre-purchase inspection costs in 2026. Full tier detail is on the services page. Comparing us against a national service? See how we compare to Lemon Squad.
Reports go out within 24 hours, and most go out the same day. Elite reports arrive by 11:59 PM Eastern on inspection day. Speed matters here: deposits get taken and cars get sold while a buyer is waiting on a report, so we do not sit on them.
We cover the Atlanta metro and the Orlando metro. The advice buyers usually get is "just use a local mechanic", and the reason it fails is that most local shops will not travel to the car and are booked out for days. That is the gap we exist to fill: a local operator who actually comes to where the vehicle sits.
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.
If you are not sure whether the car's location is covered, call (833) 644-0800 with the address and we will check it while you are on the phone.
Real years in the trade rather than a weekend certificate. Between them the team holds certifications including ASE, manufacturer and factory training, collision, and diesel. One of our certified technicians comes to the car.
"A pre-purchase inspection saved me from flying to GA and buying a vehicle that would not have made it back to TX. Dealers love to share great photos but don't disclose issues."
An independent inspection of a used vehicle, done before you buy it, by a technician who works for you rather than the seller. We check the mechanical condition, safety systems, structure, and computer fault codes, then give you a written report with photos so you can decide whether to buy, negotiate, or walk away.
Ours are $259, $399, or $649 depending on the level of detail. Every level includes the full mechanical and safety inspection, the dealer-level diagnostic scan (availability varies by make and year) with a plain-English summary of what it found, underbody and structural review, a road test when the seller allows it and it is safe and legal to drive, and photos. The higher levels add accident investigation, repair cost ranges, and a negotiation summary.
Time on site depends on the vehicle and the package you choose; plan to have the car available for 1 to 2 hours, and the technician takes the time the car needs. The report goes out within 24 hours, and most go out the same day. Elite reports arrive by 11:59 PM Eastern on inspection day.
No. Most buyers are not there, and plenty of them are not even in the same state. We coordinate access with the seller or the dealership directly, and everything you need is in the report. You are welcome to attend if you want to.
Yes, and we do it constantly. Most dealerships allow an independent inspection on their lot. We arrange the time with them so nobody is left standing around.
Treat that as information. A seller with nothing to hide has no reason to refuse. Some sellers are simply worried about time or liability, and that can often be solved with a phone call from us explaining what we do and how long it takes. If they still refuse, we would think hard about that car.
Yes. A large share of our customers are buying remotely and have never seen the vehicle. The report, the photos, and the video walkthrough are built for exactly that situation, and the consultation on Enhanced and Elite gives you someone to talk it through with before you send money.
No. Those check whether a vehicle meets a legal minimum on the day it is tested. A pre-purchase inspection is far broader. We are assessing condition, wear, repair history, and what the car is likely to cost you, none of which a pass or fail test tells you.
Book online in about three minutes, and tell us anything specific you are worried about. If something felt wrong on your test drive, say so. We will check it and answer it directly in the report.