Your inspector is Antone.
Antone Hempstock, founder of Lemon Squad and an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician, personally inspects the vehicle. You know who is doing the work and who to contact about the findings.
Modern Used Car Inspection · $299
Modern used car inspection — $299
An independent inspection helps you understand a vehicle’s visible condition before committing to a purchase. Our Modern Used Car Inspection covers vehicles 20 years old and newer—model year 2006 and newer today.
What your inspection includes
We check accessible exterior, interior, engine-compartment and underbody components, record observations, and document findings with photos. The report includes tire brand, size, tread-depth measurements, and individual tire and wheel condition findings where accessible.
We test-drive the vehicle for at least five miles when it is safe to drive and the seller permits it. Before- and after-test-drive mileage and any limitations are recorded in the report. Share concerns or warning lights when you order so they can be considered during the inspection.
Electric and hybrid vehicles are included
Electric and hybrid vehicles follow the same model-year pricing. Checks cover accessible systems, charging observations and supported diagnostics. This does not certify high-voltage battery capacity or battery health.
Simple online ordering and reports
Enter the vehicle information, seller’s contact details and vehicle location, then your own contact information. Pay securely through Square. We coordinate access and confirm scheduling with the seller. When your report is ready, use your email to sign in and view the findings and images.
Choose the service location for your modern inspection
For a car at a Seattle dealer or private seller, see our Seattle pre-purchase car inspection service for local access and scheduling details. Buying from another state? Our remote inspection service for Washington purchases explains how to arrange the inspection without attending.
We offer mobile inspections across our Washington service area, from roughly an hour south of Olympia to Bellingham, about two hours east of I-5, and across the entire Olympic Peninsula. Travel and seller access affect scheduling. See our service area.
Inspections are visual and non-invasive. They provide a condition snapshot, not a warranty, valuation, emissions test or guarantee against future problems. For vehicles older than 20 years, choose the $399 Classic Car Inspection.
Inspected by an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician
Our independent mobile service is based in the Olympia area. Your inspector records findings in plain English so you can discuss concerns with the seller before deciding to buy. Read our used car inspection guide for what to arrange before the appointment.
Compare inspection pricing and what is included →
What buyers do with their findings
A useful report helps you decide what to ask, what needs attention and whether the car suits your plans. One customer described using their findings in a dealer conversation:
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“The car turned out to be in great shape, but the report gave me peace of mind and a few minor items to bring up with the dealer. They knocked $400 off the price, which more than paid for the inspection.”
Shared with permission. This customer’s savings are an individual outcome, not a guaranteed discount.
See how observations become buying questions in the examples below. The sample photos are illustrations, separate from this customer’s review.
PERSONAL EXPERTISE. CLEAR ANSWERS.
Know who’s checking the car.
Understand what they find.
Details you can actually use.
Photos, individual tire measurements, paint-thickness readings on compatible panels, and supported diagnostic scan results put the observations in context. The report explains what deserves attention in plain English.
A report walkthrough with Antone.
Included with either inspection, at no extra charge. After you’ve read your report, Antone will walk you through the findings, explain priorities and answer your questions by phone.
Call 206-843-7600 to arrange your walkthrough →A minimum five-mile test drive is included when the vehicle is safe to drive and the seller permits it. We record before- and after-test-drive mileage and document any road-test limitations.
Fully insured. No repair sales pitch. We come to the seller’s location, document the vehicle’s condition and help you understand the findings before you decide. To arrange your included walkthrough after the report is ready, call or reply to your report-ready email. Customer calls: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific.
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See how we turn inspection findings into useful answers
Here’s how our inspection approach connects photos, measurements and plain-English observations to your purchase decision.
These walkthroughs use our demonstration reports and illustrative sample photos. They are not accounts of completed customer inspections. Photos show the area discussed; measurements and scan results are recorded separately in the report.
Tread depth is only part of the story
The recorded findingOur modern sample records 4/32 inch on the left front tire and uneven outer-shoulder wear.
What it means for youWe record each tire separately. Uneven wear deserves attention even when some tread remains; a photo and measurement help you understand the finding.
A useful question before buyingWhat would tire replacement and evaluation of the uneven wear cost?
A door can tell a different story
The recorded findingThe modern sample records 12 mils on the right rear door versus 5 mils on the other measured panels, with a visible cosmetic scuff.
What it means for youThat difference suggests additional paint on this panel. We compare the readings with visible finish and body condition; the meter alone cannot establish accident history.
A useful question before buyingDoes the seller have records or photos of previous paintwork?
A clear scan is one piece of the inspection
The recorded findingThe modern sample has no stored or pending engine/transmission fault codes at the time of its diagnostic scan.
What it means for youWe use a scan tool on compatible vehicles and record the results alongside physical checks and road-test observations. No codes does not mean every mechanical system is fault-free.
A useful question before buyingDo the service records and observed condition support the seller’s description?
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CLEAR ANSWERS. BEFORE THE KEYS.
Understand what the checks can tell you.
The findings put measurements and observations into context, so you can ask better questions before buying.
What if the car has no warning lights?
The inspection still checks accessible condition and uses supported diagnostic scans. A scan can show recorded information or fault codes, but a clear scan does not guarantee the car has no problems. We read it alongside the physical inspection and any road-test observations.
Can paint readings reveal earlier repairs?
We compare paint thickness across compatible panels and inspect the visible finish and bodywork. A thicker reading may suggest additional paint or filler; it does not prove an accident. Some materials cannot be measured. The report explains the readings and records relevant observations.
Will I understand the report if I know little about cars?
The overview highlights the findings, photos show what was observed, and tire and paint sections explain the measurements. Antone’s included phone walkthrough lets you ask which items deserve attention before you decide.