Verify the car and the seller first
Confirm the VIN, mileage, exact location and contact details. Request current photographs, available service records and the seller’s description of known concerns. Check that the car will still be available for an inspection before planning around it.
A history report can add context about a vehicle’s past, while an inspection records observable condition at the appointment. The FTC advises buyers not to treat vehicle history as a substitute for an independent inspection. Neither source answers every question on its own.
Arrange access without being there
Tell the seller an independent mobile inspector will come to the car. Confirm that keys, safe access and a reachable contact will be available. For dealer purchases, include the dealership name and the person responsible for the vehicle. You do not need to attend our inspection.
Coverage includes Seattle, Lynnwood, the Eastside, Tacoma, Olympia, the Olympic Peninsula, Leavenworth and Wenatchee. Use the actual address in your order and call if the car is in an outlying location. Scheduling depends on travel, availability and seller access.
Leave room in your plans to read the findings
Avoid treating a target inspection date as a guaranteed completion or travel deadline. We confirm the date separately and aim for completion by the end of the next business day when access, availability and safe conditions permit.
Once the report is published, an email links you to sign in. Read the findings with the photographs and any uploaded videos. If something needs repair, seek an appropriate estimate and discuss it with the seller before deciding whether to proceed.
Keep the inspection separate from the transaction
Our service assesses accessible vehicle condition. It does not handle purchase funds, confirm title ownership, arrange transport, or guarantee a transaction. Ask the relevant state agencies about registration, taxes and title requirements for your situation rather than assuming the rules match your home state.
Confirm the sale terms directly with the seller and review any shipping or collection arrangements separately. An inspection can help inform your decision, but it is not a guarantee against fraud or future vehicle problems.
Choose the report that fits the vehicle
Modern Used Car Inspection is $299 for vehicles 20 years old and newer. Older vehicles use the $399 Classic Car Inspection. The same age rule applies whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid or electric.
Explore the sample reports before ordering so you know how the findings are presented. Send the questions that would affect your buying decision with the order, especially when you cannot view the car yourself.
