How much is a pre-purchase inspection?
Price depends on the vehicle and location. Call or text 438-341-2619 with the car you are looking at and where it is for a quote.
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Mobile service · Montreal & area
Mobile pre-purchase inspection in Montreal
Buying a used car? I meet you at the seller’s location and inspect the vehicle before you pay, so you know what you are buying.
Check before you buyCall or text 438-341-2619 · Mobile diagnostic CA$70 · We come to you
Pre-purchase inspection
What I inspect
- Scan for codesStored and pending fault codes, including ones that were recently cleared.
- Brakes & tiresPad and rotor condition, tire wear and age.
- Suspension & steeringWorn parts, noises and play in the steering.
- Leaks & fluidsEngine oil, coolant, transmission and brake fluid condition and leaks.
- Engine & transmissionHow it starts, idles, shifts and drives.
- Body & accident signsVisible damage, repaint and panel-gap clues of past accidents.
- Road testA short drive when the seller allows it: brakes, steering, noises, shifting.
Why get an inspection
- Avoid buying a car with expensive hidden problems
- Use real findings to negotiate the price
- Know what repairs are coming soon
- Get a second opinion on a private sale
- Check a car before signing at a small dealer
Real photos from my jobs. Older photos may show a previous phone number; the current number is 438-341-2619.
How it works
Book a time with the seller, send me the address and the vehicle details, and I meet you there. I go through what I found with you on site, including what’s urgent, what can wait and what it could cost, so you can decide or negotiate.
When a shop is the better option
An inspection reduces risk but can’t guarantee the future of a used car or see inside the engine. A lift inspection at a shop can add detail underneath.
How it works
How mobile service works
Contact
Call, text or send a quote request with the vehicle, the problem and where it’s parked. We come to you.
Diagnose
I test the car where it’s parked: scan, inspection and targeted tests.
Explain
You get the findings in plain words and a quote for parts and labour before any work.
Repair
Once you approve, I fix it on site. If a job truly needs a shop, I tell you.
Back on the road
No tow, no waiting room. Your car is fixed where it was parked.
FAQ
Questions about pre-purchase inspection
Can you inspect a car at the seller’s home?
Yes. That is how most inspections are done. Make sure the seller agrees.
Do I need to be there?
It’s best if you are there so I can explain the findings in person, but I can also call you.
Do you check if the car was in an accident?
I look for visible signs of past damage and repairs. For the full history, also get a vehicle history report.
Service area
We come to you in Montreal and surrounding areas, including Laval, Longueuil, Lachine, Saint-Laurent, Châteauguay and parts of the South Shore, depending on the job.
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Call or text with your vehicle and the problem. I’ll tell you what it takes.
438-341-2619