Buying a used car? Get it inspected before you hand over a dime.
Call usBuying Used in Central Florida? Get It Checked First
Independent 120-point checks trusted by 200+ Kissimmee buyers, rated 4.9/5.
We meet you at the seller's place, inspect the car on our own dime, and send over a photo report the same day. It's the cheapest insurance there is against buying someone else's problem car.
Is a pre-purchase inspection actually worth it?
Yes — a $159 inspection can save you thousands if it turns up hidden accident damage, a cleared fault code, or past storm-related flood damage that isn't obvious on a test drive.
4.9★
Average rating
1,800+
Cars fixed
12 mo
Guarantee
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At a glance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
- From
- From $129 full inspection
- Time on site
- 45–60 min
- Where
- Home, work or roadside
- Guarantee
- 12 months, parts and labor
- Availability
- 24 hours, 7 days
Why people call us
Pre-Purchase Inspection handled right at the curb
- 01No drop-off, no rental car, no lobby to sit in
- 02Price locked in before any tool comes out
- 03ASE-certified tech with the right gear on board
- 04Most visits wrap up in a single stop
- 0512-month guarantee on parts and labor
Home · Office · Roadside · Anywhere in Kissimmee
Should you deal with pre-purchase inspection now?
Kissimmee's used car market moves fast on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and CarGurus, and sellers often push for an answer on the spot. That's exactly when a buyer misses something a mechanic would catch in minutes.
We run a genuinely independent 120-point inspection with zero connection to the seller and no motive beyond giving you the real picture. We check paint depth for signs of accident repair, scan for hidden or cleared fault codes, and look for water intrusion — a real concern after Florida's hurricane and heavy storm seasons.
A full inspection with written report starts at $159, and we'll meet the seller anywhere across Kissimmee.
Short answer
Yes — a $159 inspection can save you thousands if it turns up hidden accident damage, a cleared fault code, or past storm-related flood damage that isn't obvious on a test drive.
Pre-Purchase Inspection options
Choose what fits your vehicle and your wallet — we'll nail down the exact option once we've had a look.
Full 120-point inspection
Complete mechanical, electrical, cosmetic and diagnostic check with a written report.
From $159
Diagnostic-only check
Fault code scan and live data check for buyers who want a quicker, focused look.
From $99
Road test & drivetrain check
Brakes, steering, clutch and transmission assessed under real driving conditions.
From $69 add-on
Flood & water damage assessment
Targeted check of wiring, carpets and the underbody for signs of past flood or storm-water damage.
From $59 add-on
Your pre-purchase inspection covers
- Full 120-point mechanical and cosmetic check
- Paint depth measurement to catch signs of accident repair
- Complete diagnostic scan for hidden or cleared fault codes
- Road test covering brakes, steering and transmission
- Photographed, written report sent the same day
- An honest buy-or-walk-away call, no sales pitch attached
Time on site
Inspections typically run 1–2 hours, with the written report sent the same day.
From $129 full inspection
Typical starting price
45–60 min
On site
12 months
Guarantee
ASE certified mechanics
Insured, background-checked technicians who show up with the correct tools and torque specs for your exact make and model. Every job carries our 12-month parts and labor guarantee.
Pre-Purchase Inspection pricing in Kissimmee
Numbers up front, confirmed for your specific car before a wrench ever turns.
These are guide prices and include labor unless noted otherwise. Parts cost varies by make, model and availability — you'll always get a firm quote before work starts.
Signs it's time to call
Recognize any of these? Don't put it off — small issues in Florida heat turn into big bills fast.
Mismatched panel gaps or paint
Uneven gaps or a slightly off paint shade between panels can point to prior accident repair.
Engine bay odors or leaks
A burning smell or visible fluid residue under the hood is worth checking out before you sign anything.
Unexplained warning lights
A light the seller 'forgot' to mention, or one cleared right before you showed up, is a red flag.
Spotty service history
Gaps, mismatched mileage or missing stamps in the maintenance record suggest upkeep may have been skipped.
Uneven tire wear
Wear that differs side to side can point to an alignment issue, sometimes from a curb strike in tight city parking.
Why Kissimmee locals call us for pre-purchase inspection
Between theme-park traffic, humidity and summer storms, Central Florida is rough on vehicles. We see the patterns every day.
A market that moves fast
Kissimmee's Craigslist, Marketplace and CarGurus listings turn over quickly, and buyers often feel pressured to decide on the spot — an independent inspection buys you a second opinion before you commit.
Flood and storm damage risk
Cars sold after Florida's hurricane and heavy rain seasons can be hiding flood or water damage that never shows up on a test drive, so we pay close attention to wiring, carpets and the underbody for signs of intrusion.
No ties to the seller, ever
We work for the buyer only, with no commission or relationship with the seller or dealership, so our report stays genuinely unbiased.
4.9★
Average rating
600+
Reviews
1,800+
Cars fixed
10 yrs
Experience
How one recent visit went down
Celebration · 2017 BMW 3 Series
The private sale that nearly went sideways
Brandon found a nicely presented 3 Series listed privately in Celebration and had us inspect it at the seller's address before putting down a deposit. Our diagnostic scan turned up a cleared coolant sensor code, and a closer look revealed fresh carpet hiding early water damage in the footwell, likely from a past storm season that never got addressed. He used the report to negotiate $1179 off the asking price to cover repairs.
“I'd have paid full price without knowing any of it. That report gave me the leverage to negotiate with my eyes wide open.”
Brandon L.
Celebration
$159 (saved him $1179 in negotiation)
Price paid
1 hour 40 minutes
Time on site
Purchase went through at a fair, reduced price
Outcome
Straight from Kissimmee customers
“Was about to buy a Golf listed in Lake Nona for $8,400. Their inspection caught a slipping clutch that wasn't obvious on a short test drive — saved me a nasty surprise a month later.”
Megan O.
Lake Nona
“Seller in Hunter's Creek seemed fine, but the diagnostic scan caught a cleared airbag fault code. Report landed the same evening with photos — thorough for $159.”
Aiden W.
Hunter's Creek
“Compared this against an AAA inspection quote of $229 and this came in cheaper and could get there the same week. Found minor water staining under the carpets I'd have never spotted.”
Beth C.
Celebration
What moves the cost of pre-purchase inspection
Consider this a starting point — your exact quote is confirmed for your vehicle before anything starts.
Starting price
From $129 full inspection
Pre-Purchase Inspection
An independent 120-point check before you hand a stranger money for their used car.
Typical time: 45–60 min
Get a fixed quoteWhat can change the price
- 1Distance to the seller
- 2Vehicle type and age
- 3Whether a full diagnostic scan is included
- 4How quickly you need the report back
Prices are a guide. Your final price is confirmed for your exact car before any work starts — no hidden extras.
Pre-Purchase Inspection, delivered anywhere nearby
We roll out from 124 Coral Reef Cir to every ZIP code in and around Kissimmee — no extra travel charge inside the city limits.
Common pre-purchase inspection questions
How long does an inspection take?+
A full 120-point inspection typically runs one to two hours, depending on the car's condition and whether a road test is included. We won't rush through it just to hit a schedule, since a thorough check is the entire point.
Will I get a written report?+
Yes, every inspection comes with a photographed, written report sent the same day, covering everything checked and any issues found, so you have something solid to reference or use in negotiation.
Can you inspect a car at the seller's address?+
Yes, that's the most common setup. We'll meet anywhere across Kissimmee and Central Florida, arrange a time directly with the seller, and report back to you independently afterward.
What happens if you find a serious problem?+
We'll explain exactly what we found, how serious it is, and give you a straight recommendation on whether to move forward, walk away, or use it to negotiate the price down.
Is this cheaper than a full AAA inspection?+
In most cases, yes — our full inspection starts at $159 versus $199 or more from national providers, and being local, we can often show up the same day instead of you waiting on a booking slot.
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