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The price you see is the price you pay anywhere inside 20 miles of I-25 and I-225. Past that it is $0.79 a mile, and I give you the number before you book. Nothing else gets added on inspection day.

Safety Check

$249

50+ points · ~1 hour

The basics. I check brakes, tires, fluids, and safety systems. Good for budget cars.

  • Brake system inspection
  • Tire condition & tread depth
  • All lights & signals
  • Fluid levels & visible leaks
  • Basic electrical test
  • Short road test (with seller permission)

Best For

Budget cars, road trip checks, basic screening

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Complete

$349

150+ points · 1.5-2 hours

My standard inspection. I go through everything and send you a detailed report with photos.

  • Everything in Safety Check
  • 150+ comprehensive inspection points
  • 75+ detailed photos
  • Full computer scan (OBD-II)
  • Undercarriage inspection
  • Engine & transmission check
  • Road test (with seller permission)

Best For

Most used cars ($10k-$40k)

Pre-Purchase Plus

$499

200+ points · 2-2.5 hours

Everything in Complete, plus paint depth analysis, video walkthrough, emissions readiness check, and a one on one decision support call.

  • Everything in Complete
  • 100+ detailed photos
  • Paint depth analysis (body filler/repaint detection)
  • Startup and walkaround video
  • Emissions readiness check
  • One on one decision support call
  • Comprehensive road test (with seller permission)

Best For

Premium cars, out-of-state buyers, accident history concerns

EV/Hybrid

$649

275+ points · 3-4 hours

For EVs and hybrids. I test the battery health and charging system so you know what you're buying.

  • Everything in Complete
  • Battery SOC, SOH, and individual cell voltages
  • High voltage system safety check
  • Charging system and thermal management test
  • Electric motor and regenerative braking diagnostics
  • Extended EV road test
  • 125+ photos with diagnostic data
  • Professional EV diagnostic equipment
  • Not currently supported: Rivian, Lucid, Polestar, VinFast, Jaguar/Land Rover, Stellantis EVs, Chinese EVs (NIO, XPeng)

Best For

Used EV/Hybrid buyers who need battery verification

Side by Side Comparison

FeatureSafety CheckCompletePlusEV/Hybrid
Price$249$349$499$649
Inspection Points50+150+200+275+
Photos IncludedBasic75+100+125+
Duration~1 hour1.5-2 hours2-2.5 hours3-4 hours
OBD-II DiagnosticBasicFull scanFull + EmissionsFull + EV
Engine & TransmissionVisual✓ Full✓ Full✓ Full
Undercarriage-✓✓✓
Paint Depth Analysis--✓-
Video Walkthrough--✓-
Emissions Readiness--✓-
EV Battery Analysis---✓
Charging System Test---✓
Road TestShort✓ComprehensiveExtended EV
Review Call✓✓✓✓
Report Delivery24 hours24 hours24 hours24 hours
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Add Ons

Stack these onto any inspection tier for deeper coverage.

Hybrid/EV Battery Health

$119

Standalone battery State of Health test: SOH reading, cell voltage, charge capacity, and degradation level. Know the battery condition before buying or selling.

  • Battery State of Health (SOH) reading
  • Individual cell voltage analysis
  • Charge capacity verification
  • Degradation level assessment

Can be added to any inspection tier. Does not include a full vehicle inspection when booked standalone.

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Additional Services

Not everything is a pre-purchase. A shop gave you a repair estimate that feels off, or your dashboard is lighting up. I can help with both.

Same travel terms as everything else. Free inside 20 miles, $0.79 a mile past that.

Automotive Second Opinion

$149

A shop already diagnosed something and you're not sure if the repair is necessary or the price is fair. I come out, look at the car, and give you an independent take before you authorize any work.

  • Independent on-site assessment
  • Review of existing repair estimate
  • Honest opinion on what the car actually needs
  • Verbal consultation (no written report)

Best For

When a shop says you need expensive repairs and you want a second set of eyes before saying yes.

Automotive Diagnostic Services

$199

Check engine light on? Warning indicators you can't explain? I pull fault codes, trace the root cause, and tell you what's actually going on. No shop markup. This is a standalone service and cannot be combined with a pre-purchase inspection.

  • Full OBD-II diagnostic scan
  • Fault code identification and interpretation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Clear explanation of what needs attention
  • May require removal of components for access

Best For

Current car owners dealing with warning lights, strange behavior, or unknown issues.

Have questions about which service is right for you?

Call (303) 908-9815