Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Los Angeles
Buying a used car from a private seller or dealer lot? Our ASE-certified mechanics inspect it wherever it's parked — a flat-fee, no-pressure second opinion before you hand over your money.
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5 reasons to inspect before you buy
If any of these apply, book an inspection before you commit — most take under 60 minutes on site.
- Buying from a private seller
No dealership backing means no recourse if something's wrong.
- High-mileage or older vehicle
More wear-related risk on suspension, engine and transmission.
- Vehicle from out of state
Harder to check accident or flood history in person.
- Seller is rushing the sale
Pressure to skip due diligence is a red flag worth checking.
- You're not mechanically confident
A second, trained opinion catches what a test drive won't.
One flat inspection price. No surprises.
Covers engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical and a road test. Your exact price shows after you pick the vehicle's details.
- Most popularStandard InspectionPer vehicle · ~60 min$149
- ✓ Full inspection checklist
- ✓ Road test
- ✓ Same-day written report
- Most popularInspection + OBD ScanPer vehicle · ~75 min$199
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ Full diagnostic scan
- ✓ Fault code history review
Report delivered same day, usually within a few hours of the inspection.
How a mobile pre-purchase inspection works
Book it, meet the seller, get an unbiased report.
- 1Get your flat quote
Enter the vehicle details and meeting location for an all-in inspection price in seconds.
- 2We meet you or the seller
Same-day and weekend times. We text a 2-hour arrival window and go straight to the vehicle.
- 3You get a same-day report
Your mechanic completes a full inspection and road test, then sends a written report before you decide.
Why not just trust the test drive?
Because a test drive won't reveal a slipping transmission, a hidden leak, or frame damage. We check what a buyer can't see — before you're the owner.
Get my inspection quote →- Trusting the listing photosAn in-person mechanic's inspection
- Guessing at hidden problemsA full written inspection report
- Days waiting on a shop slotSame-day, wherever the car is
- No recourse after you buyKnow the risks before you sign
Pre-Purchase Inspection FAQ
- What does a pre-purchase inspection cover?
A full check of the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems and a road test, plus a scan for stored fault codes. You'll get a written report the same day.
- Where does the inspection happen?
Wherever the car is — a private seller's driveway, a dealer lot, or another meeting spot you arrange. We come to the vehicle.
- How long does it take?
Most inspections take about 60 minutes on site. You'll get your written report the same day, usually within a few hours.
- Can you inspect a car I found out of state?
Yes — if you can't be there in person, we can document the inspection with photos and video and send you the report remotely.
- Do I need to be there for the inspection?
No. You're welcome to join, but it's not required — we'll send you the full written report either way.
Know before you buy.
Get a flat quote in 30 seconds — a certified mechanic can meet you at the seller's location today.