“A recent client was ready to pay $25,000. I found a few minor issues, used them to negotiate, and got the price down to $23,500. They said they never would have pushed for more than a few hundred off.”2021 Toyota Sienna XLE · $25,000 → $23,500, lower than the lowest listed price for any 4th-gen Sienna at the time.Bonus: the van still had a Toyota Financial loan the buyers didn’t know about. I walked both sides through the payoff and title process so the deal closed cleanly and nobody got the short end of the stick.
Buy with confidence.
Inspect before you invest.
Pre-purchase inspections for local and out-of-state buyers. Mobile & in-shop service • Servicing the Chicagoland area.
An inspection that pays for itself
The fee isn’t an extra expense. It’s a tool that adds value to your purchase, and most of my customers save more than the inspection costs.
I help you negotiate
I use what I find to help you negotiate the price, so the issues on the car work in your favor.
Skip the lemons
Avoid buying a problem car, and the headaches and costly repairs that come with it.
Real inspection stories
I’ve been on both sides
I used to buy and sell cars, held a dealer license and ran a dealership. I know how the industry works, how titling works, what to avoid and the common scams.
Paint thickness check
I check the paint with a paint thickness gauge to spot hidden bodywork and repaints.
Basic Inspection
- Full Vehicle Scan
- Road Test
- Brake Inspection
- Suspension & Steering Check
- Engine & Transmission Evaluation
- Fluid Condition Check
- Tire Condition & Measurements
- Battery & Charging System Check
- Exterior & Interior Review
- Verbal Consultation
- Major Concerns Identified
Comprehensive Inspection
- Paint Meter Readings (if applicable)
- Service History Review
- Undercarriage Documentation
- 50+ Photos
- Detailed Written Report
- Repair Estimate Summary
- Maintenance Recommendations
- Phone Consultation After Inspection
Premium Remote Buyer Inspection
- 100+ Photos
- Walkaround Video
- Cold Start Video
- Undercarriage Video
- Live Video Call (if requested)
- Paint/Body Defect Documentation
- Modification Review
- Estimated Repair Costs
- Market Value Opinion
- Complete Buyer Consultation
Specialty Testing (additional)
- Compression Test
- Leakdown Test
- Borescope Inspection
- Hybrid/EV Battery Evaluation
- Dealer-Level Programming & Diagnostics
Add-Ons
Same-Day / Emergency
Pricing may vary based on vehicle type & condition.
A careful, top-to-bottom look before you hand over your money.
Full scans and diagnostics, not just a quick glance.
Clear findings you can act on, fast.
When you can’t be there: photos, video and a live call.
Let’s get your car sorted.
Book online in a couple of minutes, or reach out with questions. Mobile & in-shop service • Servicing the Chicagoland area.