Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Services

Purchasing a vehicle — especially a high-value or specialty vehicle — comes with risk. Our Pre-Purchase Inspection service is designed to provide buyers with a detailed, honest assessment of a vehicle’s cosmetic condition, prior repair indicators, and overall care before money changes hands. This service focuses heavily on paint integrity, bodywork consistency, interior condition, moisture detection, and visible signs of neglect that are often overlooked.

Whether you’re buying a daily driver, performance car, collector vehicle, or exotic, we help you make an informed decision, negotiate confidently, or walk away if necessary.

This inspection is cosmetic and condition-based and is intended to complement — not replace — a licensed mechanical inspection.

Inspection Includes:

  • Paint thickness measurements to detect prior repaint work

  • Overspray detection and body repair identification

  • Panel alignment and consistency evaluation

  • Exterior paint condition assessment (swirls, scratches, oxidation, clearcoat health)

  • Trim, glass, lighting, and exterior component inspection

  • Undercarriage visual observation (when accessible)

  • Blacklight interior inspection for hidden stains, mold, or moisture

  • Carpet and upholstery condition evaluation

  • Odor assessment (smoke, mildew, water intrusion indicators)

  • Dashboard warning light check

  • Basic OBD scan for stored or pending fault codes

  • General visual engine bay observation (leaks, corrosion, signs of neglect)

  • Photo documentation of findings

  • Written condition summary with buy / negotiate / walk-away recommendation

Important Notice

This service is a visual, cosmetic, and condition-based inspection only. It does not include mechanical disassembly, compression testing, drivetrain diagnostics, or certification of mechanical condition. Buyers are strongly encouraged to obtain a licensed mechanical inspection in addition to this service.

Inspection Pricing

Standard Vehicles – $249
(Economy & Daily Drivers)

Luxury / Performance Vehicles – $349
(BMW M, Audi S/RS, AMG, Porsche, Tesla Plaid, etc.)

Exotic / Collector Vehicles – Starting at $499
(Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, rare or specialty vehicles)

Pricing reflects vehicle class, documentation time, liability exposure, and reporting detail.

Travel & Logistics

  • Service available on-site at private sellers, dealerships, storage facilities, or auction locations.

  • Travel within local service radius included.

  • Travel outside primary service area billed at $1.25 per mile (round trip) or quoted flat travel rate depending on distance.

  • Extended travel or out-of-state inspections available upon request.

  • Access to power and adequate lighting recommended for optimal inspection accuracy.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Detailed Paint Thickness Report PDF – $50

  • Expanded Photo Documentation Package – $50

  • Same-Day Written Report (if not already included) – Included for Luxury & Exotic tiers

  • Follow-Up Consultation Call – Included

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