Pre-purchase inspection · Charlotte, NC · mobile
Pre-purchase inspection, at the seller's
Before you pay for a used car. We meet you at the seller's location, go over the car mechanically, scan it, drive it, and give you a written report with photos you can negotiate with or walk away from.
$190 flat
Tax included. Written report with photos.
Book it →12-month warranty · Photo-documented · We come to you · (704) 586-9012
When you need this
- Buying from a private seller
- Buying from a lot that won't let the car go to a shop
- A car with a story ("just needs a sensor")
- Any used car over a few thousand dollars
What's included
- Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, tires, leaks and fluids.
- Body and frame: paint mismatch, panel gaps, overspray, signs of accident or flood.
- Computer scan, including signs of recently cleared codes.
- Test drive: starting, shifting, steering, stopping, sounds.
- Written report with photos. $190 flat, tax included.
How it works
- Get your price online. Year, make, model. No contact info to see it.
- Pick a time. We come to your home, work or wherever the car is, 6 AM to 11 PM.
- Photo report, then you pay. Before and after photos, pay online when it's done.
Where we go
Charlotte · Matthews · Mint Hill · Indian Trail · Ballantyne · Huntersville · Concord · Monroe · Fort Mill · Rock Hill · Pineville · Waxhaw · Harrisburg · Stallings
Questions people ask
How long does it take?
About an hour at the car, plus the test drive.
What if the seller says no?
That's your answer. A seller who refuses an independent inspection is telling you something.
Do you check the title and VIN history?
That part is yours: NICB's VINCheck is free for theft and total-loss records. We cover the car itself.
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