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See what my past customers had to say about my services
Thanks to my past clients, PDXinspections is the highest reviewed independent inspection company in the US
100+ Positive Reviews and Growing!
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Yelp
 5/6/2012
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PDX Inspections is the only way to
go. Josh makes everything so easy. I honestly can't say enough great things
about him and his business. I highly recommend Josh and can't imagine anyone
doing a better job than him.
We were dealing with a used car salesman who was trying to con us. Since we were
buying sight unseen I contacted Josh at PDX Inspections. Josh went to inspect
the vehicle a couple of different times, but the salesman was less than helpful
and made everything difficult. Josh didn't feel comfortable with the deal and
conveyed this to us. We eventually found out the the car wasn't at all what we
expected. Josh saved us from losing a lot of money on a bad deal. He went well
above and beyond the call of duty to help us. He even did some research
afterwards to help us deal with the consequences of the situation. This was not
required of him at all. Josh was just being a great guy and helping us out every
way he could. He honestly had our best interest in mind throughout the entire
process.
If you need a car inspected, definitely give Josh a call. I'm confident you
can't do better than PDX Inspections. |
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Yelp
3/22/2012
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Excellent service and
professionalism. Josh was extremely thorough with the Porsche he inspected for
me. His report was also detailed and "to the point". He helped clear my
confusion and doubt. Not to mention he was polite, quick and extremely
approachable even after the service was over. I wouldn't hesitate to share his
reference and shall reach out to him on my next buy |
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Yelp
3/13/2012
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Josh was amazing! He was very honest,
knowledgeable. I recommends his services to anyone who may be considering buying
a used or new vehicle. He was great and checked everything, literally the
smallest things that I would have never thought to check he indeed did. Thank
you so much Josh |
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Yelp
2/18/2012
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I have a background in working on
cars but still felt I needed an independent set of eyes to inspect a newer
vehicle purchase. After searching for an inspector online I came across http://PDXInspections.com.
After reading all of the reviews and watching the KATU video, and others, I
contacted Josh. He did everything as promised, from the initial contact with the
customer, appointment set up, through final completion and emailing me the
results. Because of Josh's diligence, I passed on purchasing the first vehicle
Inspected. With the information he gave me in the first inspection, I was able
to vet out a better choice for the second inspection. His report reassured me
that my second choice would be a better vehicle. I highly recommend http://PDXInspections.com. |
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Yelp
1/7/2012
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After reading reviews on Yelp and
elsewhere online I had high expectations of PDXInspections. Josh easily exceeded
those expectations I highly recommend his services.
The seller was a friend of mine and I wanted a neutral third party to take a
look so we could land on a price that was fair. I stopped by towards the end of
the inspection and he took the extra time to go over things with me even though
he'd already explained them earlier to the seller. Josh found things that the
owner wasn't even aware of (cosmetic repaint of original front right fender).
Both the seller and I walked away impressed his work and I felt very comfortable
paying on the high end of Kelly Blue Book.
Josh is a consummate professional & an excellent communicator. He quickly
resolved a scheduling miscommunication via email after not reaching me on my
cell in a matter of minutes.
I've already recommended him to friends and colleagues who are shopping for used
cars. |
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Yelp
12/29/2011
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Josh inspected a salvage titled '96
Honda Accord for me that he tried to warn me away from, even searching out
similar cars for me to look at first. I was in too much of a hurry to get a car
and decided to go ahead with the inspection since I already met the sellers and
test drove it. Well, he was right. I looked into the other cars he told me about
and contacted the seller of the one he pointed out in particular, a well
maintained '94 Accord. After doing some logistical wrangling he was able to
inspect the second car for me and, once again, finished the report very quickly.
I bought the car the same day (yesterday.) Josh is really nice and goes above
and beyond to help you out. He provides a very important service for a good
price. |
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Yelp
12/27/2011
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I was looking for vehicles in the PDX
metro area for a deal and contacted Josh. Turns out, the vehicle I wanted was no
longer available so I kept searching, but lucky for me, I stayed in contact with
Josh. I found another one I liked and asked him to do the inspection for me. It
was reasonably priced, done quickly and near my home, so I had zero
inconvenience.
I would highly recommend Josh to anyone who wants to deal with someone who is
honest, fair, and stays well connected with you along the way. I will definitely
be telling my friends and co-workers about PDX Inspections. Being a female who
has zero ideas about cars, he easily gained my trust and I knew working with him
wouldn't disappoint. |
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Yelp
9/15/2011
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Josh at PDX makes it so easy! I was
able to get an appointment next day and the thoroughness of the evaluation was
unbelievable. If you're looking for a pre-purchase inspection on a used car and
convenience is important, look no further! |
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Yelp
7/16/2011
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I had two inspections done by
josh.Top-rated effort on both.I would urge anyone seeking an inspection to do
themselves a big favor and contact josh,You won't be sorry. |
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Yelp
5/25/2011
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This is about as good as it gets when
it comes to convenience in a used car inspection. I had a car on loan from a
dealer and e-mailed Josh about coming out to my residence to take a look at the
vehicle. Josh e-mailed back in what seemed like 0.4 seconds and called me to set
up the appointment. He actually met me at my office about an hour after my
e-mail, picked up the keys, spent about an hour inspecting/test driving the
vehicle, e-mailed me his detailed and thorough report, and brought the keys back
to me. His report picked up on a number of issues I had not noticed, and for
$129 he did an unbelievable job. I know who I am calling for my next used car
purchase. |
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Yelp
12/27/2010
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READ THIS REVIEW!! I bought a
classic truck in Portland OR from Ebay and need an inspection the week before
Christmas. I emailed Josh from PDX and he was busy so he referred me to another
inspector in the Portland Area. I scheduled an appointment with the other
inspector to look at the truck. When the other inspector arrived to inspect he
was rude to the dealer and very demanding. He had a very difficult time
communicating with the dealer and ending up leaving the inspection before he
finished. When I talked to him later he had no information and did not do the
inspection. The dealer was frustrated and I was frustrated so I called Josh back
and he fit me in the same day! Josh was extremely knowledgeable and a true
professional. He got me the report the same day and even walked me though all
the details. I don't think I would have bought the truck if Josh had not gone
back to do the inspection. Bottom Line do not buy a car without a professional
like Josh from PDX Inspections looking at it first! |
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Yelp
09/28/2010
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I don't care how much you think you
know about cars, PDXinspections will catch important things that you would have
missed, I'm sure of it. I'm thrilled - I can now purchase my sweet ride with
confidence.
Josh answers emails with lightning speed. Dealers tried to tell me not to send
him because their cars are "certified." But to paraphrase Tommy Boy, I can take
a ___ in a box and mark it "certified", I got spare time.
Think you're all set to buy because you checked the Carfax and you kicked the
tires yourself? Think again - you need PDXinspections. |
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Yelp
06/15/2010
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I was looking for a vehicle for work
and came across Josh's reviews on Yelp. We gave him a shot and he is now going
to be the only person I go to for all future vehicle purchases.
He was thorough, timely, a good communicator, and very professional. I have a
fairly good working knowledge of automobiles but Josh blew me out of the water
with everything he found. I was very impressed.
We'll definitely be going back to Josh! |
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Yelp
05/23/2010
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I was ready to buy a used car from a
dealership but Josh found half a dozen issues that concerned me, only some of
which the dealership was willing to fix, so I walked away. The second car he
inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one. Loved his prompt
service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on the car. And I
really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions! |
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Yelp
12/22/2009
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I was looking at a 2000 Mercedes 230C
last week, and found the PDX Inspections ad on Craigslist. Because he appeared
to have good reviews, I decided to set up an appointment with Josh at PDX
Inspections. That turned out to be a great idea, and money well spent. Josh was
extremely thorough and took his time to do his comprehensive set of
checks...even though the weather was cold, wet and miserable. I was impressed
with his automotive knowledge, and his unbiased opinions. (He does not care
whether you buy the car or not, so you will get the straight scoop from him.)
Turns out, he found about $800 worth of maintenance issues that needed to be
addressed. With his written report in hand, this allowed me to negotiate $800
off the car price. So in essence, this inspection did not cost me money...it
SAVED me $680! I will absolutely use Josh again when I buy another car, and
would have no problem recommending him to my friends and family.
Getting an inspection like this done prior to buying a used car is a complete
no-brainer, and Josh is the guy you want to have do it. |
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Thank you Josh for all of your help!!
We were so lucky to find you. You went way above and beyond your job
requirements to save us from a really bad deal. We are very, very thankful! |
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Thanks for your service today! We are
thrilled, and will use you again for sure! And will recommend to friends and
family! |
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Thanks Josh for an awesome job!
You're attention to detail is appreciated! I'll never buy a used car without
having you inspect it! |
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Thank you Josh! I was very happy for
your extremely thorough inspections of the 2007 Chevy Cobalt that you looked at
for me today. This is the first car I have ever bought on my own and you gave me
peace of mind when dealing with the seller. He reduced his asking price and I'm
going to follow up on your recomendations for the minor fixes you noted. Your
report is going to save me a lot of money when I do go in for maintenance on the
car. I do have a few questions but I'll send them to you via email. Just wanted
to let you know that I think you rock!! |
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Josh, thank you very much. Our
daughter is really happy. We are extremely grateful because, thanks to your
expertise and ethics we were able to purchase a used car at excellent conditions
at a fair price. We wish you the best and we are recommending you to all of our
friends.
Rosa Sangiovanni and Wilmer Morales |
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Excellent service. Josh is very
thorough and his reports allowed me to make an informed decision. |
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Josh does a great job. I wouldn't buy
a car without having a proffesional who has the equipement and is trained to
inspect cars correctly. I have used Josh twice this year and he has done a great
job for me both times. |
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I just wanted to say, thanks for
inspecting my 2008 Prius. I will never buy another used car without your second
opinion again! |
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I also want to thank Josh for his
great work. We recently bought a vehicle and used Josh's inspection service. He
did an extremely thorough job inspecting the vehicle, he caught things that we
would have never noticed. It is well worth the money to have a professional
inspect the vehicle and Josh did an awesome job. Highly recommend him! Thank you
Josh. |
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1/6/2011 Best money I ever spent.
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First and foremost, thank you for the
excellent service. While we haven't yet decided whether or not to purchase the
2005 Tahoe you inspected for us, the information you provided was extremely
valuable. There is no way we would have been able to determine the potential
problem with the heads or head gasket without your technical expertise. Josh was
able to use his 5 gas exhaust analyzer and actually pick up signs of carbon
dioxide in the coolant overflow tank. And, as it turns out, there was a
Technical Bulletin from GM about this problem and the potential for porous
heads, which have been known to crack. This is a $3000-$4000 repair job, which
not only would have drained our bank account, but would have left us without a
vehicle for two weeks. We now have the information we need to negotiate with the
owner and/or have the vehicle inspected further for the suspect heads. In a
word.............INVALUABLE! |
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“I can’t say enough good things about
Josh and PDXInspections! I met Josh a few years ago when I bought a Ford Focus
that he was selling on consignment for a client. The car was for my daughter,
and I wanted something reliable and in good shape. The Focus was in great shape
and I was very impressed with Josh. Since then, I’ve had him sell two cars on
consignment for me and also had him complete an inspection on a Jeep I wanted to
buy. I had my heart set on this Jeep, but I knew better than to buy a 10- year
old car without Josh’s inspection. His careful and thorough review of the Jeep
detected a major issue and saved me a costly repair. I was able to negotiate the
completion of the repair before I bought the Jeep. I have recommended Josh to
several of my friends. His knowledge of vehicles of all types and ages, his
thoroughness, honesty and professionalism cannot be matched. I will not buy or
sell a car without him. On top of it all, he is one of the most likable people
you will ever deal with.”
February 3, 2010 Top qualities:
Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Member has hired Josh as a Automotive
in 2007, and hired Josh more than once |
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“Josh was of great assistance to me
when my car was stolen over a year ago. I told him what I was looking for in a
car and how much I was willing to spend and he delivered. He made the experience
painless, which was critical to me at that time.”
January 26, 2010 Top qualities:
Expert, Good Value, High Integrity
Member has hired Josh as a Auto Sales
in 2008 |
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“Josh is professional, on time, and
an absolute master of onsite auto inspections. He operates what is probably one
of the most sophisticated onsite auto inspection services in the country. It's
amazing what he can discover on a used car without use of a lift and shop.”
January 19, 2010 Top qualities: Great
Results , Expert , High Integrity
Member has hired Josh as a Car
Inspector since in 2007, and hired Josh more than once
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Google Places
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Josh's inspection gave me the peace of mind to jump on a great deal on extremely
short notice. First contacted him at 10:45 pm and had a scheduled appointment
which he showed up and completed at 8:45 the next morning! Hands down the best
customer service I have ever received. |
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Google Places
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Excellent service and professionalism. Josh was extremely thorough with the
Porsche he inspected for me. His report was also detailed and "to the point". He
helped clear my confusion and doubt. Not to mention he was polite, quick and
extremely approachable even after the service was over. I wouldn't hesitate to
share his reference and shall reach out to him on my next buy. |
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Google Places
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I have a background in working on cars but still felt I needed an independent
set of eyes to inspect a newer vehicle purchase. After searching for an
inspector online I came across PDXInspections.com. After reading all of the
reviews and watching the KATU video, and others, I contacted Josh. He did
everything as promised, from the initial contact with the customer, appointment
set up, through final completion and emailing me the results. Because of Josh's
diligence, I passed on purchasing the first vehicle Inspected. With the
information he gave me in the first inspection, I was able to vet out a better
choice for the second inspection. His report reassured me that my second choice
would be a better vehicle. I highly recommend PDXInspections.com. |
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Google Places
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After reading reviews on Yelp and elsewhere online I had high expectations of
PDXInspections. Josh easily exceeded those expectations I highly recommend his
services. The seller was a friend of mine and I wanted a neutral third party to
take a look so we could land on a price that was fair. I stopped by towards the
end of the inspection and he took the extra time to go over things with me even
though he'd already explained them earlier to the seller. Josh found things that
the owner wasn't even aware of (cosmetic repaint of original front right
fender). Both the seller and I walked away impressed his work and I felt very
comfortable paying on the high end of Kelly Blue Book. Josh is a consummate
professional & an excellent communicator. He quickly resolved a scheduling
miscommunication via email after not reaching me on my cell in a matter of
minutes. I've already recommended him to friends and colleagues who are shopping
for used cars. |
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Google Places
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Josh inspected a salvage titled ' 96 Honda Accord for me that he tried to warn
me away from, even searching out similar cars for me to look at first. I was in
too much of a hurry to get a car and decided to go ahead with the inspection
since I already met the sellers and test drove it. Well, he was right. I looked
into the other cars he told me about and contacted the seller of the one he
pointed out in particular, a well maintained '94 Accord. After doing some
logistical wrangling he was able to inspect the second car for me and, once
again, finished the report very quickly. I bought the car the same day
(yesterday.) Josh is really nice and goes above and beyond to help you out. He
provides a very important service for a good price. |
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Google Places
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Exceptional customer service, flexibility, and value. Josh exceeded all of my
expectations. Sun 5:30PM - found a car on CL, contacted the owner, took the car
for a test drive Sun 8:45PM - emailed josh with an urgent request to have the
vehicle inspected on Monday morning Sun 8:54PM - Josh responded, confirming the
time and location Mon 9:30PM - vehicle inspection Mon 11:00PM - Josh emailed me
his final inspection report Mon 4PM -- I became a proud and confident owner of a
VW Rabbit! Quick - Easy - Reliable. |
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Google Places
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I am a car dealer and have had Josh do inspections for customers here on our
lot. I like the guy, he is good at his job and seems honest. |
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Google Places
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Highly recommended. Josh was friendly, accommodating and very quick. He was
honest and helped us save $1500 compared to the KBB private party price for just
the car we wanted. When the time comes we will be return customers. |
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Google Places
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Josh Thanks for the quick inspection. I scheduled it for the following day and
you got there the same day! You must have been in the area. I was checking my e
mail to see if you were going to confirm the appointment or set a time for it.
The next e mail to pop up was the seller telling me it was done! Passed with
flying colors. I liked your report. Put my wife at ease. She was a bit
sceptical. After seeing the report she felt much better. Mostly because it was
so through. The next time I have a car to sell I think i will have you inspect
it. Then use it as part of my sales due diligence. I really appreciate your
work. I kinda wish I could have been there to seee you do the inspection. Mark |
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Highly Recommended by a very satisfied customer I recently purchased a car out
of state with the help of the report from PDXInspections.com. Josh was my eyes
and ears while dealing with the seller. In addition to the mechanical
inspections, he inspected the title, registration and papers to make sure
everything was in order. His professional, detailed report and photographs gave
me peace of mind in making a purchase without ever physically touching the car.
Josh was prompt, courteous and in constant communication at each step. He
answered all my questions about the car in detail. I highly recommend using his
inspection service - it is worth every penny. |
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If you are buying a used car, make sure Josh inspects it first. For a moment
there, you may feel cheap and want to skip this extra cost, but let me tell you
it is well worth it. In my case, Josh's research revealed that the dealer had
not disclosed a damaged frame in the used car I was planning on buying!!!!
Carfax was clean but Josh found out that the car had a frame damage. Needless to
say he saved me thousands and thousands of dollars. In addition to being very
professional, Josh is very accommodating with his schedule, and sends out clear
reports the same day he inspects the cars. Josh is extremely highly recommended. |
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I bought a classic truck in Portland OR from Ebay and need an inspection the
week before Christmas. I emailed Josh from PDX and he was busy so he referred me
to another inspector in the Portland Area. I scheduled an appointment with the
other inspector to look at the truck. When the other inspector arrived to
inspect he was rude to the dealer and very demanding. He had a very difficult
time communicating with the dealer and ending up leaving the inspection before
he finished. When I talked to him later he had no information and did not do the
inspection. The dealer was frustrated and I was frustrated so I called Josh back
and he fit me in the same day! Josh was extremely knowledgeable and a true
professional. He got me the report the same day and even walked me though all
the details. I don't think I would have bought the truck if Josh had not gone
back to do the inspection. Bottom Line do not buy a car without a professional
like Josh from PDX Inspections looking at it first |
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Google Places
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helpful and fast to respond to questions
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We were out of state and he made it easy to just show up and be ready to buy.
His inspection is more then you need, like telling you the AC temp. I was very
confident after his review. I would recommend him. |
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Google Places
Highly
Recommended by a very satisfied customer
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I recently purchased a car out of state with the help of the report from
PDXInspections.com. Josh was my eyes and ears while dealing with the seller. In
addition to the mechanical inspections, he inspected the title, registration and
papers to make sure everything was in order. His professional, detailed report
and photographs gave me peace of mind in making a purchase without ever
physically touching the car. Josh was prompt, courteous and in constant
communication at each step. He answered all my questions about the car in
detail. I highly recommend using his inspection service - it is worth every
penny. |
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Google Places
High
Tech & Very Thorough
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High tech, honest and very thorough. It's well worth the price to have Josh
check out your vehicle before you buy it. |
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Google Places
Saved
me from buying a bad car!
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I was ready to buy a used car from a dealership but Josh found half a dozen
issues that concerned me, only some of which the dealership was willing to fix.
The second car he inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one.
Loved his prompt service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on
the car. And I really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions!. |
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Google Places
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I emailed josh at 9:00 pm on a Tuesday and he was doing the inspection at 11:00
am the next day. Great service and provided very useful information for the
purchase of our car. |
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Google Places
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I placed my order over the weekend, and Josh was out on Monday. Very thorough;
he definitely delivered a quality inspection and report. I would certainly use
his service again. |
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Google Places
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Josh was out the day I placed my order and the report he provided was very
detailed and extremely helpful. Highly recommended! |
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Google Places
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Josh is an extremely professional and knowledgeable mechanic who is also a very
personable guy who is easy to deal with. In today's used car market this type of
independent high quality service is not just for auto enthusiast's, but should
be practiced by every shrewd buyer. Two thumbs up! |
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Google Places
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Josh was extremely responsive, and was able to work around my (and the car
seller's) schedule with no fuss. The report was extremely thorough, and
delivered 2 hours after the scheduled inspection. Very pleased. |
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Google Places
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Josh took the stress out of buying a vehicle with a less than perfect Carfax
report. His inspection is thorough and professional and as a result I was able
to buy with confidence. This service is well worth the money and I will be using
it again in the future.
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Google Places
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Josh's service allowed me to make an informed, confident purchase and the
detailed report he delivered after inspection let me know what work the vehicle
actually needs, so i don't have to worry about being taken advantage of by any
dishonest sellers or mechanics. The whole process could've been full of
nerve-wracking uncertainty if not for the thorough inspection / report, so it's
definitely well worth the price and highly recommended!
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Google Places
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Cheaper than the dealerships, but just as thorough! I would recommend Josh to
anyone.
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Google Places
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Josh showed up on time, was great at communicating, and provided a very detailed
and helpful report on my car. We were preparing for a move to another state and
had just bought a car from a dealership without getting it checked out. It was a
great deal but I had no way to know what issues the car might have and what
maintenance would need to be done; I also had fears about having purchased a
lemon that was a "great deal" from past experience (I should have learned
right?). With Josh's report and input, I now know that we purchased a top notch
car and what maintenance repairs to expect in the near future. This has put my
mind at ease and helped me prepare our car for the cold climate ahead. It's
definitely worth the cost, go to his website and schedule him, you won't regret
it. |
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Google Places
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The prompt service, expertise and level of detail Josh provided enable me not
only to save money, but know in comfort that the car I wished to Purchase would
suit both my fiancé and my needs. Will use Josh again. |
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Google Places
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I was about to buy what I thought was a nice Audi A6 with a clean CarFax report.
Test drove nicely and appeared to be in excellent condition. Josh inspected it
and informed me there had been significant paint work indicating a likely
collision. Very nice detailed report within a couple hours of inspection. Saved
me from an expensive mistake. |
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Google Places
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I just bought a high mileage Honda Odyssey with a lot features (ie, potential to
fail). Josh went to the seller's office and gave the car a thorough check up. He
brings a full set of tools, a compressor (to raise the car), computers, and scan
tools. If you're skeptical that an onsite inspection can be as thorough as an
in-shop inspection, withold judgement until you see Josh at work. I got all the
information I needed to make a decision about the car (I bought it), and didn't
have to deal with the hassle of driving the car to a shop. It seems irresonsible
to buy a car without this service. |
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Google Places
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My boyfriend and I just bought our first car ever to move across the country. We
didn't have a lot of money to spend (around 3000), so we couldn't afford to make
a bad decision. Without knowing all the questions to ask and details to look
for, Josh's inspections were instrumental in choosing the right one. We drove
the 5000+ miles to the East coast and our ride is still solid as it ever was.
Thanks, Josh, for a superb job! We were completely happy with the experience. |
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Google Places
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Josh is great to work with, very knowledgeable, and does a complete inspection.
Would highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection done. |
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Google Places
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Josh's name was referred to me by one of my friends. I am 100 % satisfied with
his services and expertise. The dealer I bought my SUV from said, “I have never
seen an inspector like him who is so thorough, knowledgeable and equipped with
latest diagnostic tools required to inspect the vehicle fully” I think this says
all about Josh. Thank you Josh. |
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Google Places
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I thought I had finally found a good deal on a car. Josh with PDXInspections
came out and after his review I steered away. Great guy, awesome equipement,
hugh amount of knowledge. I will be using him again. |
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Google Places
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Extremely thorough inspection of the car with a detailed report for a great
price. Easy to work with and extremely informative. You will know exactly what
you are getting into after Josh does hisinspection. |
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Google Places
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Best $150 I ever spent. I know nothing about cars, so I knew i needed some help
when I went looking to buy a used one. But even if you think you know a thing or
two, Josh has the training and the tools that take his
professional inspections above and beyond any "eye test." When he vouches for a
car, you can believe him. Even better, you can refer to the exhaustive report he
gives you with every inspection. I'll never take a chance on a used car without
calling Josh first. |
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Google Places
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Josh was very thorough with the car inspection. I feel that he checked ever
possible thing, he even checks the paint to make sure it's equal around the car.
If their is an issue he tells you what that means and if it needs to be taken
care of immediately or if it can wait. Overall I would highly recommend Josh. I
feel safe with the inspection knowing that he checked all of the major things
and took his time. He is very professional and knowledgeable. Also, he drives to
the location that the car is in which saves time for all. Great guy,
great inspection, great price! |
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When you are spending 10 to 15 thousand dollars on a used car, you want to know
about everything that is lurking inside, underneath, in the engine,, etc. Josh
is the reason I decided to buy a rig I was interested in; His inspection for
just over $100.00 gave me the confidence i needed to pull the trigger on the
purchase. Now I know what needs to be done to assure the vehicle stays reliable.
He noted that the timing belt had not been changed as per maintenance
schedule---a somewhat spendy proposition that helped negotiate the price down.
Josh was also prompt at responding to inquiries, and sticks to his promises; "Be
there to inspect at dealer at 2:30--" "You will have a report by 5 PM". He
followed through on both. Josh came highly recommended to me by a neighbor; I am
glad she told me about his service, and I have no problem at all passing along
the same recommendation to anyone reading this. TB IN PORTLAND
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, best money I ever spent. It helped me make the
right decision by going with PDX Inspections. |
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| I finally found what I
thought was a great used car (2003 Accord). I was test driving the car for the
day and called PDX Inspections to see if they could do an inspection on very
short notice.. I spoke with Josh and he arranged to inspect the car within 2
hours of my call! Josh did a very thorough inspection and answered many
questions that I had about the car (he was able to tell me more about Accords
than the car dealer). At the end of the inspection Josh was able to tell me that
the car was in great condition, no mechanical problems, and everything was in
good working order... I was able to purchase the car that day w/o worrying that
I was buying a lemon.. The service I received from PDX Inspections was
professional, friendly, and thorough. |
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| I had a pre-purchase
inspection done on a BMW I wanted. For just over $100, he drove out to the
sellers home in Beaverton and did a very thorough inspection of the vehicle and
emailed me a very nice and easy to read report the same day that covered just
about anything I would need to know. He also gave me lots of great advice along
the way! I did end of purchasing the car and I was able to use his report to
negotiate price with the seller and it made me much more comfortable knowing
exactly what I items I need to get taken care of now and what I won't need to
worry about for a while. Josh definitely knows his stuff and I would recommend
PDX Inspections to anyone looking to purchase a used vehicle. |
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I wasn't in the same country as the car, it was an old classic, the service was
quick and reliable I would highly recommend. |
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| Josh does a great job on a
pre-buy inspection. Very thorough. He's willing to answer questions about the
inspection and make suggestions as to service priorities. I would recommend his
services to anyone looking to purchase a new or used vehicle in this area. |
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| I found pdx online because
I live in Washington and am buying a vehicle in the Portland area. Josh was
prompt in returning my email (on a Sunday) and in keeping in touch with me. He
was able to do my inspection within 2 days and provided excellent service and
peace of mind. I would highly recommend this service to anyone buying a vehicle
who wants to know they are getting what they paid for. Thank you! |
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Google Places
| I was a bit uneasy about
the vehicle I was considering purchasing. The carfax report provided by the
dealer indicated the title was clean but I wanted to have an inspection done to
put my mind at ease. I received a call from Josh within 30 minutes of sending my
email to him and he made it out to dealership that same day to do the inspection
on the 2006 Honda Accord I was interested in. I had my inspection report back
via email before 5PM that same day. His very thorough report indicated that the
vehicle had been in a significant front end collision with airbags deployed. The
body work in his estimation was not done well and the exhaust and air
conditioning systems were not working likely due to the collision. He also
advised that the vehicle would need new tires and brakes almost immediately.
Thanks to Josh I was able to avoid making a very expensive mistake |
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| Josh is easy to communicate
with and he did a very thorough job for us. We are very happy with the service
he provided. I would recommend him to anyone!
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Google Places
| Josh inspected my 2002 M5
at the car dealership prior to buying it. It's a complicated car with lots of
features, but he took his time to review and test everything. He emailed a 3
page report within 20 minutes detailing the cosmetical and mechanical condition
of the car. It needed a clutch, new tires, and an instrument cluster, which I
negotiated into the final purchase price. I've used him for 2 cars and will not
buy a car without his opinion in the future.
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| Neither my husband or I had
purchased a car in quite a while, so we knew we needed some professional help to
assist us in finding a quality car. We were referred to PDX Inspections and are
so glad we scheduled an inspection. Josh went to a small wholesaler/dealer and
completely inspected the car top to bottom. His reports were sent to us
immediately after seeing the car with more information than we expected! With so
much detailed information from a certified Master Tech, we had a lot of ground
to stand on when it came to the bargaining table. We will absolutely consider
using PDX Inspections again! .
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when i needed an assessment
in a hurry, josh was really willing to help me out and work with my schedule. he
came right on time and got down to business immediately, which isn't to say the
service was impersonal - quite the contrary. from my experience, josh is super
genuine and a great guy, especially when he's looking at a car: he was very,
very thorough w/ body issues and highly attentive and well-informed w/ the
mechanics and recommended service issues to maintain the car's warranty.
josh's services are definitely - without a doubt - worthwhile for the
convenience and peace of mind they offer.
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| PDXInspections offers a
great service! Not only did PDXInspections come out to where I needed the car
inspected but I was scheduled very quickly and at my convenience. The
pre-purchase auto inspection was very thorough and professional. I received an
e-mailed PDF copy of the inspection report within hours of the service. I felt
confident after the inspection by PDXInspections that I knew exactly what I
would be buying.
Great value! Great website! Great customer service!
Will hire again! |
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| PDX Inspections is the only
way to go. Josh makes everything so easy. I honestly can t say enough great
things about him and his business. I highly recommend Josh and can t imagine
anyone doing a better job than him. We were dealing with a used car salesman who
was trying to con us. Since we were buying sight unseen I contacted Josh at PDX
Inspections. Josh went to inspect the vehicle a couple of different times, but
the salesman was less than helpful and made everything difficult. Josh didn t
feel comfortable with the deal and conveyed this to us. We eventually found out
the the car wasn t at all what we expected. Josh saved us from losing a lot of
money on a bad deal. He went well above and beyond the call of duty to help us.
He even did some research afterwards to help us deal with the consequences of
the situation. This was not required of him at all. Josh was just being a great
guy and helping us out every way he could. He honestly had our best interest in
mind throughout the entire process. If you need a car inspected, definitely give
Josh a call. I m confident you can t do better than PDX Inspections. |
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Yahoo
| Very satisfied with
service, follow-up and attention to detail. Josh s inspection helped me dodge a
bad purchase and feel confident about the one I bought. No one in the PDX area
should buy a used car without his review - possibly the smartest money I ever
spent. Thanks again Josh. |
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Yahoo
| I was quite pleased with
the professonial and thorough job preformed by josh on my behalf.Thank you
josh,great job!! |
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Yahoo
| First class guy,
professional and top drawer service. Highly recommend Josh and PDX Inspections. |
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| Don't buy a used car
without someone as knowledgeable and professional as Josh inspecting it! His
website and pre-inspection internet search provides a lot of information and
peace of mind...even before the inpsection. He's respectful of both your and the
seller's time - being mobile really helps. He provides objective information
during the inspection and a great report after (the same day!). Even the seller
was impressed with his service and knowledge! I found out about Josh from an
Internet search. I came from out of town to buy my "new" car and am glad I found
out about him in time to schedule the inspection. Now I'm wondering what we'll
do when my husband needs a replacement vehicle - 'cause I don't think Josh
travels to where we live and I'm not aware of anyone in this area who does the
same kind and level of inspection. If you live in the greater Portland/Vancouver
area, you're lucky (and you'd be smart) to have Josh to inspect your next used
car! |
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Yahoo
| Easy to deal with,
efficient, highly qualified, and great communication. Josh runs a great company
that makes buying a used car a stress free process. His inspections are are
thorough and very professional. The flexibility of him not having a shop but
being a mobile operation makes for an easy pre-purchase inspection for both the
buyer and seller. No needing to worry about getting the car to a shop if the car
is a distance away. Set up a time and location that works for the seller and
it's done. I wouldn't buy another used car without his service. It was money
well spent. |
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Yahoo
I recently purchased a car
out of state with the help of the report from PDXInspections.com. Josh was my
eyes and ears while dealing with the seller. In addition to the mechanical
inspections, he inspected the title, registration and papers to make sure
everything was in order. His professional, detailed report and photographs gave
me peace of mind in making a purchase without ever physically touching the car.
Josh was prompt, courteous and in constant communication at each step. He
answered all my questions about the car in detail.
I highly recommend using his inspection service - it is worth every penny. |
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Yahoo
| I learned of Josh from
searching the Internet and, like many of you, read all of his positive reviews.
I found a car on Craigslist that sounded interesting, but it had a few things
that raised my suspicions. It was also across town. I signed up for an
inspection late Tuesday evening. Josh confirmed early Wednesday morning and was
inspecting the car by 10am that day. The report was in my e-mail by 1pm same
day, just as promised. It was extremely thorough and he checked everything
imaginable and in places I wouldn't have thought to look, like for body damage
inside the spare tire well. Josh saved me from buying a car with defects I could
have never seen, as well as a few hours of driving across town and back (lost
income for me), even if I had known what to look for. I would use him again
without hesitation. Thanks, Josh! |
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Yahoo
Josh's inspections are
comprehensive and his demeanor both friendly and professional. I contacted him
at 8:30 p.m. and he was inspecting the car by 2:30 the next afternoon, with a
report in my email inbox before 5 p.m. that same day.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his service. It's peace of mind about your
vehicle selection, as well as negotiating leverage. I had follow up questions,
which he answered promptly and went out of his way to offer his expertise in the
field and backed it up with visual aids. |
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| I was ready to buy a used
car from a dealership but Josh found half a dozen issues that concerned me, only
some of which the dealership was willing to fix, so I walked away. The second
car he inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one. Loved his
prompt service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on the car.
And I really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions! |
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The Owner is a Master Certified ASE and GM Tech, he is very professional and
really take the time to explain everything you could ever want to know about
your car or the potential car you're interested in purchasing. He's got a very
informative website @ http://PDXinspections.com --reviewer #143672, 2009 |
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This is a very honest shop in my opinion with very smart mechanics. They helped
me over the phone in my case and saved me a lot of money. I later brought my
other car in for a more complex issue, and they were very reasonable. --reviewer
#146678, 2010 |
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Merchant Circle
"I used PDX inspections for a used car pre-purchase inspection, and am so glad I
did. Josh was courteous and professional, and very thorough and knowledgable in
his inspection. The detailed report he gave me was great, and I was able to
negotiate down the car price a bit based on his findings. I will definitely be
using PDX inspections in the future and would not hesitate to recommend Josh to
anyone in the market for a used car!" From: Jennifer P. of Washougal, WA on July
06, 2010
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Hey Josh, It's John I just want to call and personally thank you for helping my
mother today. I know she really appreciated you fixing her car and for you going
that extra mile. I mean, that was really, really nice and I really appreciate
that. I’ve got your website and contact information for any future business that
I may need and will be referring you to friends and family again. So again,
thank you very much for taking the time to fix her other little Saturn and I
know she'll be happy with the new one too. Okay Josh have a great day.
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A++++ I will recommend this company to my friends and family. The owner was
prompt from the beginning to end he had great communication through this whole
process. I tried working with other company's, but they could never get there
stuff together. This resulted in two refunds!!! Very impressed with the quality
of service and the report I received. Wish I went to PDXinspections first and
saved the hassle of the other company's. There's no doubt I will be a repeat
customer, now I can have peace of mind when purchasing this car.
Thanks, Nicole
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I have to tell you Josh; you provide tremendous value and are a great resource
for pre-owned buyers. If I had to hire you for 5 inspections it would have been
worth it to get the right vehicle. I recognize your expertise and trust your
judgement on this one. I will most certainly refer anyone I come across to use
your service. Thanks again, best of luck in your business,
Take care,
Mark
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Hi Josh,
I just bought the car. It is a black 2 door coupe, fully loaded leather ect, 80k
miles...I think I did good. Thank you for all of your assistance, and not even
having met me you were an amazing help. You actually saved me from getting into
a bad position a couple of times and I THANK YOU! I do hope to be able to repay
the favor sometime.
Amy
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Thanks much Josh - you run a good service!
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Josh:
It was a pleasure doing business with you. You are very professional and
knowledgeable...even the seller of the vehicle commented on how professional you
are! And, thank you for speaking "car" to me in layman's terms.... :) Thank you
for making this such a painless process, Josh. It definitely will help me sleep
better at night, knowing that I had the vehicle thoroughly checked by a very
qualified mechanic prior to purchase.I will definitely recommend you to friends
and family, and if you ever need to use me as a reference, please feel free to
share my contact information.
Thanks, Tracy
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Usually, I'm happy if I receive 50% of what is promised by a stranger. You can
imagine, then, how happy I am to have discovered Josh Lawson. As a resident of
North Carolina looking for a '66 T-Bird in distant Oregon, I found Josh's
PDXinspections.com and hired him to check out the car. The report he sent back
within 24 hours was 300% more information than I had expected! Josh is as
thorough and insightful as anyone I have ever encountered, in any field. His
expertise was worth many times the modest price; if it hadn't been for Josh's
findings, I could have made a multiple-thousands-of-dollars mistake. -- Mike
Thompson, Biltmore Lake, NC
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Josh - thanks again for your service, it's really an invaluable protection for a
non-expert like myself, and now i know what needs to be done to bring the
vehicle up to 100%. i did end up buying the van, though it's curious the seller
appears to be a curbstoner, guess they have to make stories up to avoid
prosecution. anyways, i'll be sure to recommend you and wish you the best with
everything.
- Nathan
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Email
Josh, Thank you for the inspection report and photos. I am greatful for the
detail and honesty. I will not be buying this car, and your report saved me a
lot of time, money, and stress.
Thanks again- Kathy
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I have had the occasion to utilize Josh's expertisise in the purchase of 2 cars
this year. He is completley thorough, has the skillful knowledge of current
automobile technology. he absolutely knows what to look for in trouble spots. If
you ever want to contact me further for further inquiry contact me
anjali.leboeuf@gmail.com. (personal inquiries only. no spam)
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Dear Josh, I wanted to thank-you for your prompt and highly efficient services
last week. We didn't end up buying the vehicle for different reasons but i have
scheduled another inspection with you on another vehicle for tomorrow. We were
amazed by how quickly you responded and were able to carry out the inspection
and then email the report to us in a matter of a few of hours. The report was
detailed and extremely thorough and even as complete novices as ourselves it was
understandable. When my husband had a question about the report you answered by
phone immediately and were more than helpful in explaining and giving advice
regarding the vehicle. I would not consider purchasing a used vehicle without
your services and will be recommending you to anyone who I hear of buying a car.
Thanks again I look forward to getting my next report tomorrow.
Regards
Dominique Baynes and Daniel Alder
Portland Oregon
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I can’t say enough good things about Josh and his inspection service. He is
smart, thorough, prompt, and very easy to work with. I don’t know much about
cars and was uneasy about buying a used Jeep without an independent inspection.
He did a great job, detecting a major issue and saving me the headache and
hassle of an expensive repair. I have recommended him to several of my friends
and will continue to do so. I wouldn’t even think of buying a car without him
first inspecting it. Five Stars!!!
Eileen 2/19/09
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Josh, Just a note to say we took our 2000 Saturn to southern Cal for Christmas
and had absolutely no problems, thanks for the nice car. We also got 37 mpg.
Keep up the great work on picking only great quality cars. I will be sure to
tell every one I know who are in the market for a used car about you. Thanks
care and god bless.. Steve Robinson , Beaverton or. |
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Josh….Thank you so much…..nothing new but good to have. It was a pleasure to do
business with you and I will surely recommend you to anyone I know looking for a
good used car or selling one. Thanks again and I wish you all the success in
your business. I predict you will be successful because you have integrity, you
know what you are doing and you understand customer service. Good job. Sherri
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Email
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Josh, Thanks for coming out today to inspect the vehicle I wanted to purchase.
You were right on time and I was very satisfied with the thoroughness of your
inspection, even down to one of the missing bolt covers on the wheels! It wasn't
crucial, but it reflected on the attention to detail you put into your work for
your clients. I greatly appreciated that. It made me confident that you take
your work seriously and that I was getting a valuable service. I will be sure to
recommend you to anyone who wants to have peace of mind when buying a used car.
Your inspection helped me to negotiate a better deal. Again, thank you!
Nick Landas & family Battle Ground, WA
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Email
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Josh: Thanks for your help. It was beneficial to have your report, especially
with the accident. The price is a good one for such a high level auto. I like
doing business with a competent professional without having to meet the person.
The trust factor remains with good people. I should close the deal on Monday.
Ron |
Email
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Josh, Thanks for your assistance with providing an inspection under a tight
schedule. Your service made purchasing a used vehicle much less stressful,
knowing that the vehicle has been inspected by someone qualified to evaluate its
condition. The dealership said that you were very thorough in your inspection.
I would not hesitate to use your services again - it was money well spent.
Based upon your inspection and evaluation, we purchased the vehicle.
Thanks again.
-Larry |
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You were amazingly fast! What a great service you offer. Thank you for the
detailed information and peace of mind. I would definitely recommend you to
anyone who needs a car checked out prior to purchase. (yes, you can quote me
on that)
Best,
Jan |
Email
| Dear Josh,
I just thought that I would send you a note to tell you that I made it home
last night after a grueling 6 day drive across the continent in my new step van.
No problems whatsoever, and thanks so much for your report that gave me the
confidence to begin the adventure and make the necessary repairs in Portland
before my departure.
Regards, Michael E - Canada |
Email
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The only way I will ever buy a used car as long as I live in the Portland area
is to utilize the services of PDXInpections. Whether I use Josh to find me a
good used car or do an inspection and repairs on one that I find, I trust his
expertise and recommendations. If you want to feel comfortable with your buying
decision, Josh is a great resource to help provide that level of comfort. This
is the best way to take the uncertainty out of the used car buying process. |
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Used RV pre-purchase inspection- mechanical only.
I e-mailed Josh one night, and he replied within 1/2 hour, twice! He met me at a
used RV dealership and did a thorough, efficient inspection. We are delighted
with the service, his positive attitude and his price.
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asked if he was available and what times he could perform the inspection. To my
surprise he was able to do the inspection without my being there and sent the
info promptly to me via email. He also provided me with a verbal estimate for
work to be needed if I wanted to improve the car. He also followed up with me
via email asking me how the car was performing and how the experience was with
his company. A true professional.
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- Complete inspection, both exterior and interior, engine & transmission
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- Josh called the seller to arrange an appointment, inspected the truck,
and promptly emailed me a thorough report. He checked everything mechanical and
cosmetic. He found that the passenger's power mirror was not adjustable, that
one of the tires was mismatched, and that the brakes were due for service. His
report was prepared in Adobe Acrobat format and could easily be read and
understood. He even provided a free CarFax report. This guy is good.
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