What we check
- Engine, fluids, belts, and hoses
- Brakes, tires, steering, and suspension
- Battery, charging, and electrical
- Leaks, rust, and prior-accident signs
- Warning lights and diagnostic codes
- A written report with photos — sent to you after the inspection
You get a written report with photos after the inspection — yours to keep whether you buy the car, walk away, or use it to negotiate the price down.
Pricing
Pick the tier that matches the vehicle you're considering.
How it works
- 1
Book online and tell us the vehicle, the tier, and where it's located.
- 2
We meet the car at the seller's location and inspect it thoroughly.
- 3
You get a written report with photos — buy with confidence, or walk away.
Buying from out of state? We’re your eyes.
Found the right car in St. Louis but you’re a thousand miles away? We meet the car here, inspect it exactly the way we would for a local buyer, and send you the written report with photos wherever you are — before you wire a cent.
Want to talk it through before you commit? Add a Consultant Advisor session from $35 and we’ll walk you through exactly what we found.
Questions people ask before booking
- Can you inspect a car that's on a dealer lot?
- Yes. We come to wherever the car is — a dealer lot, a private seller's driveway, a parking lot. You don't have to get the car anywhere.
- I'm buying from out of state. Can you be my eyes?
- Yes, and it's one of the best reasons to book one. We meet the car here in St. Louis, inspect it exactly as we would for a local buyer, and send you the written report with photos wherever you are. If you want to talk it through before you send money, add a Consultant Advisor session from $35 and we'll walk you through what we found.
- What if the seller won't allow an inspection?
- A seller with nothing to hide has no reason to refuse — you're paying for it, and it takes under an hour. If they still say no, they've told you something useful about the car.
- Do I still get the report if I decide not to buy?
- Yes. The report is yours either way. Walking away from the wrong car is a good outcome, and plenty of our reports are used to negotiate the price down instead.
- Do you inspect private-party and Marketplace cars?
- Yes. Private-party sales come with no dealer warranty and no comeback once money changes hands, which is exactly when an independent inspection earns its money.
- How soon can you get out there?
- Appointments run Monday through Friday, plus inspection-only mornings on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, and we take a limited number each day — so book as soon as you have the address. Arrival falls within a 3-hour window because we travel between jobs. Call (314) 683-8576 if the timing is tight.
Inspections by area
We meet the car anywhere in the greater St. Louis metro — including:
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