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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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    • Platinum Inspection is the most comprehensive used car inspection available, tailored for modern, high-tech vehicles. It’s our most popular choice, trusted by buyers for its unmatched detail and thoroughness.
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    • Bronze/Budget onsite inspection designed for older, lower priced, higher mileage used vehicles typically under $8K
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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 throughout Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.

  • Why Choose Us? Avoid scams, risks, and costly repairs with our completely objective on-site inspections at private sellers’ homes/workplaces or dealerships. 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 19+ 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 travel to the vehicle whether its at a private seller’s home/business or dealership, for a thorough cold-start assessment.
  • 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 several thousand 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 $40 same day 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 our PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report including 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 10+ page PDF inspection report (and optional HD video for out-of-state buyers) within minutes of completion — no need to be present.

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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 private sellers’ homes/businesses or at dealerships assessing vehicles from a cold start.
  • Unrivaled Thoroughness: Our inspections use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate modern vehicles, unmatched by any other service. We also have a HD video walk around option for those considering purchasing from a far.
  • 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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PDXinspections platinum used car inspection

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

PDXinspections gold used car inspection

Gold - Near New Vehicle Inspection
For vehicles 3 years or newer with under 36,000 miles, clean title, viewed in person. Designed for clean title lease returns, fleet or rental vehicles.
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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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 prompt response during business hours by emailing Support@PDXinspections.com or you can try to catch us by phone @ 503-789-0168 (we don't accept texts)
Portland OR 97210

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