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Portland OnSite Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection Service

Portland's ORIGINAL modern used car inspection company. Since 2006 proper Master ASE Certified Technicians performing real inspections. The most technologically advanced used car inspection anywhere

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Portland’s OnSite Pre-Purchase Used Car Inspection Service

Established in 2007, PDXinspections is Portland’s premier mobile used car inspection service, specializing in modern vehicles. Our ASE Master Certified technicians, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialists, use state-of-the-art, industry leading diagnostic tools to deliver the most thorough, unbiased inspections in Oregon and Washington.

  • Why Choose Us? Avoid scams, risks, and costly repairs with our completely objective on-site inspections at dealerships, private sellers’ homes, or workplaces. We reveal each vehicle’s full story, ensuring peace of mind.
  • Unmatched Expertise: We’re the only independent inspection company with ASE Master Technicians including L1 certification, offering complete objective evaluations without hidden agendas or any automotive affiliations.
  • Comprehensive Reports: Get detailed, easy-to-read reports, covering history, service, common issues, professional insight, vehicle condition, and possibly unveiling hidden issues; saving you time, hassle, and expense.
  • Trusted for 18+ Years: Our long-standing reputation and customer feedback since 2007 make us Portland’s go-to for informed vehicle purchases.

Why Choose PDXinspections

  • Mobile Inspections: We go to the vehicle—dealership, private seller’s home, or business—for a thorough cold-start assessment, starting at $149 in NW Vancouver.
  • Completely Unbiased: As inspection specialists, we don’t repair, sell, or affiliate with dealerships, ensuring objective, fact-based reports.
  • Industry-Leading Standards: Our Platinum inspections exceed manufacturer-certified standards, checking repainted panels, frame damage, testing all electronics, and more with advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Comprehensive Reports: Get an industry-leading vehicle history (sales data, service history, and more) via our PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report and a detailed complete PDF inspection report emailed within minutes of the inspection, covering all mechanical, electrical, and body condition.
  • Trusted Expertise: With 1000’s of modern vehicle inspections since 2007, our L1 Advanced ASE Master Certified Technician knows common vehicle wear patterns, problems and easily find hidden issues.

Ready to book your onsite inspection?

  1. Check Availability
    View our calendar on the order page. We only inspect on the listed days (no weekends).
  2. Book & Pay Online
    Select your inspection, submit the request, and pay securely.
    Book by 9 PM the day before to avoid a potential $30 rush fee
  3. Notify the Seller
    Let the seller know we’ll contact them on the morning of to schedule a 30-minute arrival window.
  4. We Handle the Rest
    After booking we provide vehicle history (sales data, service records, and more), we coordinate with the seller to schedule, and keep you updated via email.
  5. Get Your Report
    Receive a detailed PDF inspection report (and optional HD video for out-of-state buyers) within minutes of completion — no need to be present.

More Info…

1) Availability Calendar

View our earliest inspection availability
Friday, March 6th
  • Today»

    We're tentatively booked for Friday. Please email us the Year/Model and location if you'd like to check our backup availability for the day. Our schedule generally fills several days in advance since inspections are offered only on displayed weekdays (we do not perform inspections over the weekends). We are taking appointments for the next day as displayed.

Thursday, March 12th
  • Thursday inspection appointments remain. Please be sure to follow the directions to checkout as soon as possible to secure your inspection. Our schedule generally fills several days in advance since inspections are offered only on displayed weekdays (we do not perform inspections over the weekends). Please book early if Thursday suits your needs. Be sure to complete checkout online by 9 PM Wednesday evening in order to guarantee your Thursday inspection.

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Always available: PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report
Whether you just need quick used-vehicle research or a deep dive into its past, we’re always here to help. Every inspection includes our exclusive PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report—an industry-leading vehicle history packed with sales data, service records (when available), auction info, and more—so you get the full story and can buy with complete confidence. Not ready to book your inspection, start here!

2) Choose the inspection that works best for your budget, comfort level and vehicle and then follow the instructions to figure your pre-purchase inspection cost

3) Instantly Order/Book your Platinum | Gold | Bronze pre-purchase inspection.


Your inspection report is easily read/printed using your computer, smart phone, iPhone/iPad or any other mobile device capable of reading PDF’s. They are easily read and understood, written in layperson terms with items of importance highlighted


  • Mobile Convenience: We inspect on-site at dealerships, private sellers’ homes, or businesses, assessing vehicles from a cold start.
  • Unrivaled Thoroughness: Our inspections use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate modern vehicles, unmatched by any other service.
  • Expert Technicians: Led by an ASE Master Certified Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance certification—the highest in the industry.
  • Unbiased Expertise: We specialize solely in inspections, with no affiliations to repair shops or dealerships, ensuring objective evaluations.
  • Informed Decisions: We do the homework for you: thorough pre-inspection research including our exclusive PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report (complete with service records when available, past sales data, auction info, and more). Minutes after the inspection, you’ll also receive your detailed, easy-to-understand PDF report via email. Together, they reveal the car’s real story: normal wear patterns, potential red flags, and anything hidden so you can negotiate and buy with total confidence.
  • Fast & Affordable: Streamlined online booking and rapid report delivery make us the most convenient choice for buyers and sellers.

Don’t risk your next big purchase. Trust PDXinspections for a worry-free buying experience.

Our #1 goal is to help prevent you from buying vehicles like this.

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This was being advertised as a clean title.

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PDXinspections platinum used car inspection

Platinum Inspection
Our most complete & common inspection for the modern vehicle
Learn more, price and book your Platinum inspection

PDXinspections gold used car inspection

Gold – New Car Inspection
2023 and newer vehicles with less than 50K miles only located in Vancouver, Washington
(Not offered in Portland, Oregon)
Learn more, price and book your Gold inspection

PDXinspections bronze used car inspection

Bronze – Basic/Budget Inspection
Older/high mileage/budget vehicles
Learn more, price and book your Basic/Budget Inspection

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We perform inspections only on select days, as shown in our availability calendar below. Please note: inspections are not available every day or on weekends. Book early to secure your spot!

Friday, March 6th
  • Today»

    We're tentatively booked for Friday. Please email us the Year/Model and location if you'd like to check our backup availability for the day. Our schedule generally fills several days in advance since inspections are offered only on displayed weekdays (we do not perform inspections over the weekends). We are taking appointments for the next day as displayed.

We're typically available to start inspections from sunrise until about 2:00PM on the days posted above (We are only available on days displayed above)
We do not perform inspections over the weekends.

Always available

Whether you just need quick used-vehicle research or a deep dive into its past, we’re always here to help. Every inspection includes our exclusive PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report—an industry-leading vehicle history packed with sales data, service records (when available), auction info, and more—so you get the full story and can buy with complete confidence. Not ready to book your inspection, start here!
Questions? Please check out our in depth FAQ page

In order to remain completely focused on our inspections in progress, email is the fastest and our preferred way to reach us with your questions. You will almost always receive a propmt response during business hours by emailing Support@PDXinspections.com or you can try to catch us by phone @ 503-789-0168
Portland OR 97210

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