Engine inspection
(general state, extend of wear). Looking for leaks, stains, and smoke. Listening to abnormal noises and vibrations. Checking condition of fluids and drive-belts.
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Do you want to be confident in your next car? Use our mobile inspection service! We cover the entire Charlotte metropolitan area and can meet you at the car or handle the inspection without you. Equipped with the latest tools, deep knowledge, and years of experience, our inspectors will provide you with comprehensive data on the car's condition and potential future expenses.
Trust the professionals!
Pre-purchase used car inspection
Do you want to be confident in your next car? Use our mobile inspection service! We cover the entire Charlotte metropolitan area and can meet you at the car or handle the inspection without you. Equipped with the latest tools, deep knowledge, and years of experience, our inspectors will provide you with comprehensive data on the car's condition and potential future expenses.
Trust the professionals!
How it works
Place your order by phone or through our site. Specify a meeting point and time if you've already made an appointment with a seller and want to attend the inspection.
Our specialist will arrive at the vehicle and perform the inspection. The average duration to complete – about 1 hour.
We notify you once the inspection is complete and the report is ready. Have any questions? Call us - we'll be glad to explain.
Inspection types and prices
Single inspection
$220
Includes: Specialists arrival, inspection of 1 vehicle (if you want to check multiple vehicles at the same location – a 20% discount will be applied to further inspections).
Place an orderFull day
$650
Includes: Unlimited number of inspections at different locations during the day (9am-7pm), specialists can transport you in their own vehicle if preferred.
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Serving area
Inspection procedure
Engine inspection
(general state, extend of wear). Looking for leaks, stains, and smoke. Listening to abnormal noises and vibrations. Checking condition of fluids and drive-belts.
(general state, extend of wear). Looking for leaks, stains, and smoke. Listening to abnormal noises and vibrations. Checking condition of fluids and drive-belts.
Computer diagnosis off ALL electronic systems
(ABS, airbags, ESP, HVAC, navigation systems, etc) with comprehensive analysis of the engine and transmission work.
(ABS, airbags, ESP, HVAC, navigation systems, etc) with comprehensive analysis of the engine and transmission work.
Examination of structural framework
(longerons, pillars, rocker panels, frame) for signs of heavy impacts or bodywork.
(longerons, pillars, rocker panels, frame) for signs of heavy impacts or bodywork.
Test drive
(if possible) to determine condition of suspension, brakes, steering, transmission, and drivetrain.
(if possible) to determine condition of suspension, brakes, steering, transmission, and drivetrain.
Determination of mileage
(matching car condition to declared mileage, if possible reading out mileage data from electronic control modules).
(matching car condition to declared mileage, if possible reading out mileage data from electronic control modules).
Interior inspection
for wear, damages, dirt, odors, water leaks.
for wear, damages, dirt, odors, water leaks.
Body survey
(fenders, doors, hood, glasses, headlights, etc) focused on signs of impacts, flooding, and repainting. Pointing out scratches, dents, rust, chipping, matching paint and paint cracks.
(fenders, doors, hood, glasses, headlights, etc) focused on signs of impacts, flooding, and repainting. Pointing out scratches, dents, rust, chipping, matching paint and paint cracks.
Electric components testing
(lights, power windows, locks, sun roof, etc).
(lights, power windows, locks, sun roof, etc).
Checking the drivetrain
(driveshafts, differentials, CV-joints, low gear, differential lock mechanism, boots) for operability, wearout, backlash, noises.
(driveshafts, differentials, CV-joints, low gear, differential lock mechanism, boots) for operability, wearout, backlash, noises.
Transmission testing
(manual and road tests, computer diagnosis for any kind of automatic transmission). Looking for leaks and signs of recent repairs.
(manual and road tests, computer diagnosis for any kind of automatic transmission). Looking for leaks and signs of recent repairs.
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Computer diagnosis off ALL electronic systems
(ABS, airbags, ESP, HVAC, navigation systems, etc) with comprehensive analysis of the engine and transmission work.
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Examination of structural framework
(longerons, pillars, rocker panels, frame) for signs of heavy impacts or bodywork.
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Test drive
(if possible) to determine condition of suspension, brakes, steering, transmission, and drivetrain.
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Determination of mileage
(matching car condition to declared mileage, if possible reading out mileage data from electronic control modules).
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Interior inspection
for wear, damages, dirt, odors, water leaks.
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Body survey
(fenders, doors, hood, glasses, headlights, etc) focused on signs of impacts, flooding, and repainting. Pointing out scratches, dents, rust, chipping, matching paint and paint cracks.
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Electric components testing
(lights, power windows, locks, sun roof, etc).
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Checking the drivetrain
(driveshafts, differentials, CV-joints, low gear, differential lock mechanism, boots) for operability, wearout, backlash, noises.
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Transmission testing
(manual and road tests, computer diagnosis for any kind of automatic transmission). Looking for leaks and signs of recent repairs.
Reviews
"Fantastic service. Gave us a thorough inspection of the used vehicle we were buying and allowed us to negotiate the price due to repairs that were needed. Highly recommend."
Jason
"Oleg’s inspection was super thorough, communication was very professional, and we always had a quick reply. The report was delivered the same day and is very comprehensive with more pictures than I could have hoped for. We knew that there was prior damage when we ordered the inspection for this car. It was not a salvage title, but had two accidents reported (which isn't necessarily bad If the repairs were done correctly), Oleg found that there was substandard welding, improper gaps in the panels and poor application of paint. Oleg undoubtedly saved me thousands of dollars from buying this Prius. We are having a second car inspected and hope that this one is the one! I would highly recommend him to anybody before they buy a used car in the Atlanta area, it's the cheapest insurance you will find.
Steve (Knoxville, TN)
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Steve
"Very good service"
Michael
"Mr Abdula did great. He was very thorough and helped us avoid issues that could’ve been concerning. Not to mention his very calm, collected, professional demeanor. Cool guy. "
Isaiah
"Incredibly helpful. They found things I never would have found on my own. "
MATT
"i loved the inspector and the process! very KNOWLEDGEABLE and quick! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO FUTURE CAR BUYERS "
Jackie
"Eduardo did a great job inspecting a Ford Escape. He found problems with the transmission preventing us from costly repairs. I would use this company again."
Customer
"Incredible tech-enabled service. Highly detailed report and friendly, responsive customer service. Will be a customer for life."
Customer
"The inspector came out within a couple hours of us booking the inspection online. Before he came out, he called to let us know the limitations of a Tesla inspection (the Tesla diagnostic computer is proprietary so they can only go by what is shown on the service mode screen as far as error codes and faults). He arrived promptly as promised and did a very thorough inspection, including removing parts as needed to expose the mechanicals of the vehicle. Following the inspection, he explained his findings. He emailed his written report later that day, but we had already decided to go ahead and purchase the vehicle based on his verbal report after the inspection. The inspector was friendly and professional. Definitely would recommend for any pre-purchase auto inspections that you need."
Adam
"Denis was nothing short of amazing!!!! He was so thorough and broke everything down to me. He took so many pictures and actually saved me from buying a bad car. He sat on the phone with me and told me everything I needed to know. He will be the only one I book from this point forward for prepurchase car inspections. You will not be disappointed!!"
Jahniyah
"Great work great job thanks again"
Customer
"First, let me say that I was happy with the quick turnaround time from placing the order to the actual car inspection. When you need a car then you need answers fairly quickly. The report was SUPER helpful and outlined things that I would not have considered. Overall, I was saved from a few mechanical issues and the pictures in the report were of good quality and helped me to justify my decision with the car. I would recommend CarAdvisors to honor your customers by not sharing any details or clues about the health of the car with the seller. We, customers/buyers, need as much negotiating power as possible and this weakens our position. I am happy with CarAdvisors and will use them again -- may even recommend them going forward. Thanks."
Tamia
"This service is a blessing. I’m looking for my first car & I’m scared to do this alone. Caradvisors takes all that anxiety away. "
Christopher
"I cannot stress the need for PPI particularly on higher end vehicles. These guys got it done for me same day and saved me from making a huge mistake on a vehicle that the CarFax did not tell the full story. Will definitely use them again!"
Trinity
"I never buy a used car without a pre-inspection report being done first, and CarAdvisors are my go-to experts. My son found a CRV he wanted for driving from school to his various jobs, and within a day we had scheduled a tech from CarAdvisors to provide us a detailed inspection report to let us know of any issues. As a bonus, we asked whether the seller's price was reasonable, to which we got a confirmation that the value of the car was in-line with the price they were asking. CarAdvisors gave us confidence in our purchase. Highly recommend!"
CJ
"Called Oleg for an inspection and he came same day! Very responsive and courteous, and does an excellent job. Very thorough, gave good advice during the inspection, and provides a very thorough report. So helpful in making the decision whether or not to buy the car. Also, the report is very useful even after the purchase, because it details some things that you will need to be aware of in the future. Well worth the price!"
Customer
"Oleg is thorough, timely, and cares about inspecting your vehicle before you make a costly mistake. It worth the money!"
Customer
"The inspection I ordered met my expectations fully. It was very in-depth and thorough. I heavily weighed my decision to not purchase the vehicle."
Matthew
"Great job on letting me know what was wrong with this car. Great customer service money well spent. It was worth it cause I could have brought a car that had a lot of problems. I will definitely use you again. Thanks so much! Mrs. Merritt"
LaTasher
"Service was convenient and great. Gave me more confidence about the purchase and gave me an idea of what repairs I’ll have to make right away. Definitely recommend to anyone purchasing a used car. "
GregorioDiagnostic equipment
Diagnostic scanner
to check electronic systems and read its current state.
Coating thickness gauge
to find repaired and welded body parts.
Stethoscope
to find the source of abnormal engine noise.
Endoscope
to seek out leaks and damages in hard to reach places.
Advantages
Industry best comprehensive inspection with professional equipment.
Low and flat inspection fee for any type of car - classic, modern, luxury.
Get reports on the same day – on average we can get to a vehicle in only 1.5 hours.
Super detailed but easy to read report. Have a question? Call your inspector!
And of course, you may attend the inspection yourself and see our specialists at work.
Recent orders
Review
"Great, thorough inspection completed for me very quickly. Thank you"
Peggy
Mar 3 2026
FAQ
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How qualified are your mechanics?
We are a small team of specialists with master’s degrees, a deep knowledge of car electronics, and many years experience in auto inspection. We don’t hire unknown mechanics from all over the country just to expand our presence in other states.
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What type of vehicles do you inspect?
We inspect all cars and trucks of any age and price. If a vehicle is a hybrid or is electric, we thoroughly inspect the battery and generator with a professional scan tool to make sure that these expensive parts are in working condition.
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Can you perform a computer diagnostic for an older vehicle with a non-standard diagnostic connector(not OBD2)?
Yes, we have special connectors for a wide variety of older vehicles. So even if it doesn't have a carburetor we can perform a computer diagnostic.
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What types of payments do you accept?
You may pay with card (debit or credit), from your account, or by cash or check after the inspection if you decide to see it in person.
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Can I cancel an inspection that has already been ordered and scheduled?
Yes, you can cancel an inspection at any time without charge. However, it's preferred that you provide at least 1 hour before the scheduled inspection time.
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Do you inspect vehicles on a lift?
It depends on the seller. If the seller has the facility to lift the vehicle (for example, if the seller is an auto dealer with a shop) then our specialist would inspect it on the lift. In most cases however, there is a necessity for a lift only if the test drive revealed issues with the drivetrain or suspension, and to determine the source of the problem and if it's ok to lift the car. Otherwise, inspection without a lift won't compromise the quality of the inspection itself.