Don’t Buy a Money Pit: Professional Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection (Hudson Valley NY)

Before handing over thousands in cash to a private seller or independent dealer, know exactly what sits beneath the surface.

Fresh wax, detailed interiors, and recently cleared check-engine lights can conceal major mechanical liabilities. This mobile pre-purchase vehicle inspection (PPI) service travels directly to the seller’s driveway, workplace, or dealer lot—delivering an objective, professional evaluation before purchase.

Buyers do not need to take time off work or attend in person.

On-Site Inspection Scope:

• Hidden Accident Damage: Digital paint depth gauge scanning across every panel to detect hidden body filler (bondo), structural distortion, and unrecorded resprays.
• Computer Diagnostics & Cleared Codes: Complete OBD-II scans across Engine, Transmission, ABS, and Airbag modules—including readiness monitors to detect recently erased trouble codes.
• Underbody & Leaks: Creeper inspection checking for frame rust, active oil/transmission leaks, torn CV boots, and failing suspension bushings or ball joints.
• Brakes, Tires, & Fluids: Exact digital millimeter wear measurements, tire age/rot inspection, and chemical moisture testing of critical fluids.
• Real-World Road Test: Transmission shift points under load, highway tracking, steering lash, and braking stability.

Client Deliverables:

• 1. Digital Inspection Report: Delivered via phone/email with 40+ high-resolution photos highlighting all wear items, leak spots, and computer readouts.
• 2. Direct Debrief Call: A candid phone consultation immediately following the inspection detailing necessary repairs, approximate parts/labor costs, and overall vehicle condition.
• 3. Negotiation Leverage: Documented mechanical findings provide verified leverage to negotiate hundreds or thousands off the seller's asking price.

Flat-Rate Pricing:

• Cars, Wagons, & Crossovers: $225
• Trucks, 4x4s, & Large SUVs: $285
• European / Luxury Platforms: $350

(Includes travel up to 20 miles)

How to Schedule:

Contact us any time with:

• Vehicle Year, Make, & Model
• Town / Location where the vehicle is parked

Same-day and weekend appointments available.