Know the car
before you buy it.
Buying a used car in Seattle or the surrounding area? I bring a professional, hands-on pre-purchase inspection to the dealership or private seller.
Every inspection is performed personally by me, Antone Hempstock — an ASE-Certified Master Technician with over 30 years of experience. You'll get a detailed report with photos, diagnostic findings and a personal phone walkthrough, so you can make a confident buying decision.
Every inspection is done personally by me, Antone Hempstock — ASE-Certified Master Technician, 30+ years.
See a sample inspection report →Call 206-843-7600Text me
ASE Certified
Master Technician
Fully insured
Dealer or private seller
Plain-English report
Phone walkthrough included
145-point inspection
Scan, paint meter, battery & A/C tests
THREE INSPECTIONS · ONE MASTER TECHNICIAN
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THE EVERYDAY DRIVER
2006 and newer · gas, diesel, hybrid and electric
LUXURY, PERFORMANCE & EXOTIC
2006 and newer · Porsche, Ferrari, AMG, M, Range Rover and more
OLDER & CLASSIC
2005 and older · daily drivers to collector cars
You don’t have to choose. Enter the year, make and model when you book and the right inspection is picked for you.
SEE WHAT YOU GET
Every report shows what needs attention first, with measurements and photos to back it up. Here’s a real one, from a 2016 Subaru Forester.
VEHICLE CONDITION REPORT
These codes were stored in history and were not active at the time of inspection.
INSIDE THE REPORT
WHY THIS INSPECTION IS DIFFERENT
The person you book is the person who inspects the car: Antone Hempstock, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician with 30+ years in vehicle inspections. No subcontractors, no rotating inspectors, no one learning on your car.
A road test of at least five miles, a diagnostic scan of the vehicle’s computer systems, paint-thickness readings across the body panels, and tread depth on every tire. Every finding is backed by measurements and photos, then explained in plain English.
Included with every inspection, at no extra charge. After you’ve read your report, Antone walks you through the findings by phone, tells you what matters and what can wait, and answers your questions.
Questions first? Call or text 206-843-7600 →A minimum five-mile test drive is included when the vehicle is safe to drive and the seller permits it. I record before- and after-test-drive mileage and document any road-test limitations.
Fully insured. No repair sales pitch. Call or text 7 days a week, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“The inspector found signs of a previous front-end collision and a slow coolant leak the seller never mentioned. I walked away and found a better one a week later.”
“I live in Spokane and was buying a truck from a private seller in Tacoma. I felt like I’d seen the truck myself before I made the drive.”
“I know nothing about cars and was nervous about buying used. The report explained everything in plain language, including what was urgent and what could wait.”
Shared with permission by clients from Antone’s 30+ years of pre-purchase inspection work.
I’m an ASE-Certified Master Technician, and I test the car, not just look at it. I scan the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag and other computers; operate the windows, locks, climate controls and every accessory; test the battery, charging system and fluids; measure paint thickness on every panel; and road-test the engine, transmission, steering, suspension and brakes. When something isn’t right, I work to diagnose it and explain what it means. The only limit is that I don’t take parts apart.
I offer mobile inspections across my Washington service area, including Olympia, Seattle, Everett, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Bellingham, the whole Olympic Peninsula and east over the Cascades to Wenatchee. Share the vehicle’s exact location when booking so I can coordinate the inspection.
You don’t need to attend. The seller provides access to the vehicle, and your inspector coordinates with them. Share accurate contact details and confirm they’re willing to allow an inspection.
Booking reserves your spot on my schedule and lets me contact the seller immediately, before someone else buys the car. Full refund if the inspection can't happen before I head out. After I've left for the inspection, a $75 trip fee applies.
I inspect 7 days a week, usually the same day and never later than the next business day. The moment you book, I contact the seller and confirm the appointment time with you. If you book after hours, I’ll contact you the next business day. Full refund if the inspection can't happen before I head out. After I've left for the inspection, a $75 trip fee applies.
40+ captioned photos and videos, a plain-English summary of what needs attention first, diagnostic scan results, paint readings across the body, and tread depth for every tire. You can view it online from anywhere and save it as a PDF. See a real sample report →
WHERE I INSPECT
Based in the Seattle area. I cover Olympia to Bellingham, the whole Olympic Peninsula, and east over the Cascades to Wenatchee.
Dealer or private seller, I come to the car. You don’t need to attend — the seller gives me access.
If the car is in the green area, I’ll come to it.
Just outside the line? Call or text 206-843-7600 and I’ll let you know.
WHAT I CHECK
Hands-on testing of accessible systems. Nothing is taken apart. Road tests depend on safety and seller permission. A condition snapshot, not a warranty, valuation, emissions test or guarantee against future problems.
2019 Ford Fusion SEL Hybrid · Pre-purchase inspection
A five-mile road test, previous paintwork, six history codes explained in context, and tire measurements.
Read the story →2016 Subaru Forester · Pre-purchase inspection
A five-mile road test, A/C and brake concerns, a windshield crack, and four history codes explained in context.
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
A closer look at the turbocharger identified a failed bearing after blue smoke appeared.
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2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Slipping and harsh shifts led to a transmission diagnosis, with burnt fluid and metal contamination.
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2024 Triumph Tiger 900
An owner-present inspection identified a failed head gasket. Head removal was needed to assess further damage.
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