Buying a used vehicle is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. A $150 inspection can save you from a $4,000 repair you didn't see coming. We do a full 125+ point inspection — every system, every fluid, every electronic — and give you a written report you can use to negotiate or walk away. Need a PPI in another city? Our sister service PPI Auto handles pre-purchase inspections nationwide.
Our sister brand PPI Auto performs pre-purchase inspections nationwide. Same 125+ point standard, written report, photos, and negotiation-ready findings — anywhere you're buying a car.
VIN, mileage, year/make/model, color, license plate. Photos of the vehicle's condition. This becomes part of your written report.
We pull all codes from all modules. Stored, pending, freeze-frame. Many cleared-recently codes will show in pending status — sellers can't hide them from a proper scan.
Visible fluid leaks, hose condition, belt condition, battery age and health, alternator output, signs of recent repair work, evidence of accident damage (mismatched paint, new bolts, missing clips).
Frame condition (rust, bends, evidence of welding), exhaust condition, drivetrain leaks, CV boots, suspension component wear, brake condition, tire condition (date code, tread depth, wear pattern), and any signs of off-road or flood damage.
Cold start behavior, warm-up smoothness, idle quality, transmission shift behavior in all gears, brake performance, steering response, alignment feel, A/C and heat function, all electronics and accessories.
You get a full report: green (good), yellow (will need attention soon), red (needs work now). Each item with notes. Photos of any major concerns. Estimated cost of any needed repairs. You can hand the seller a copy and negotiate.
Standard on most repairs. Parts and labor. If something we touched fails, we fix it again — no charge, no argument. That's how locally-owned shops have to operate.
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