MOBILE PRE-PURCHASE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Before you buy,
get the car
inspected.

We meet the car at the seller’s location, inspect its condition, and document what we find. You get the report before making your purchase decision.

Serving San Francisco and San Mateo County only.

THE REPORT YOU RECEIVEPDF / SAMPLE
First page of our sample report: vehicle details, three red flags and eight attention items

Findings first. Full checklist included.See our actual exported report.

20+YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Experience with the cars you’re considering.

Over 20 years of experience repairing and inspecting vehicles for private buyers and dealerships.

CHOOSE YOUR INSPECTION

Two options.
Clear differences.

Both include the same hands-on inspection, customer report and a free CARFAX vehicle history report. Both also include a phone review of the findings. Premium adds a broader scan with our Autel scanner.

BASIC SCANNER

Standard

$179per vehicle

Visible condition and basic engine diagnostics.

  • Visual inspection of accessible components
  • Engine, transmission, brakes, tires, suspension and body
  • Road test with seller permission
  • Basic OBD-II engine-code and readiness check
  • Report with photos, notes and red flags
  • Free CARFAX vehicle history report
  • Phone review of findings and priorities
Request Standard

For everyday passenger vehicles in San Francisco and San Mateo County. Travel, oversized, specialty or unusually complex vehicles may require a separate quote. We confirm the final price before booking. Electronic coverage varies by vehicle.

SEE WHAT YOU’RE PAYING FOR

A report you can
read before
you commit.

The sample shows how we document red flags, items needing attention, and the full inspection checklist. Customer reports include the photos and notes captured during the inspection, plus a separate attachments section with full-size photos so you can examine the details.

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Red flags

Significant concerns are placed at the beginning.

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Items needing attention

Observations that deserve a closer look.

Detailed checklist

Recorded results across the vehicle’s inspection areas.

Your report includes a separate attachments section with full-size inspection photos. Every inspection also includes a free CARFAX vehicle history report.

FROM REQUEST TO REPORT

01

Send the vehicle details

Share the listing, location and preferred inspection tier. We confirm availability and price.

02

We meet the vehicle

The seller provides access. We inspect accessible components, scan the car and road-test it when permitted.

03

Review the findings

Receive the PDF with observations and photos. Both packages include a phone review of the findings.

Premium looks beyond engine codes.

Depending on the vehicle, the Autel scanner can access modules such as ABS, airbag, transmission and body systems. A code needs diagnosis; no codes do not guarantee a fault-free car. We do not erase codes or reset readiness monitors.

REQUEST AVAILABILITY

Found a car?
Send us the details.

We usually respond within one business hour during business hours to confirm availability, seller access and final price.

San Francisco & San Mateo County

We only inspect vehicles located within these two counties.

Prefer to call?650-732-9732

Request availability

We usually respond within one business hour during business hours. Submitting does not book or charge you.

BEFORE THE INSPECTION

A few things
to know.

Do I need to be there?

No. The seller needs to permit access to the car and a road test where possible. We send you the report after the inspection.

Is this the same as a shop inspection?

This is an on-site visual and functional inspection of accessible components. We do not lift or disassemble the car, perform repairs, or guarantee future condition. We note when deeper diagnosis is needed.

What if a scan or road test is not possible?

We record the limitation in your report. Seller restrictions, vehicle condition and compatibility affect what can be checked.

What about hybrids and EVs?

We document visible condition, accessible scan results and road-test behavior where applicable. We do not open or electrically test high-voltage parts or certify traction-battery health.