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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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About PDXinspections

  • Established in 2007 PDXinspections is the most progressive, qualified, and locally respected Portland mobile used car inspection specific company
  • We are the only company who can guarantee you a complete, objective, and completely unbiased used car inspection of the vehicle you’re considering purchasing
  • PDXinspections has the most in depth mobile modern pre purchase inspection service available anywhere. We’re the only used car inspection you’ll find that uses a complete array of diagnostic equipment and inspection tools to properly inspect the modern vehicle
  • We are Portland’s highest rated used car inspection service known for industry leading customer service
  • We have the highest certified used car inspector you’ll find – Our lead inspector has certified to the Advanced level L1 Master ASE Certified Technician status (this is the highest automotive certification which exists)
  • We’re your only choice when it comes to completely unbiased 3rd party inspections. We specialize in used vehicle inspections. We do not repair, service, sell vehicles, nor do we recommend any other automotive shop or dealership
  • We have the most technologically advanced inspection service from booking to inspection – We have the fastest and easiest booking process meaning the overall time from the time you book until receiving the report in your inbox is measured in only hours vs. days with other inspection options

About Josh – Owner of PDXinspections

webpic35I started modifying late model cars often before there was a large aftermarket for them: turbos, supercharging, heads/cams, nitrous, I’ve done it all. I enjoy driving, modifying and racing anything that moves. My hobbies include: building/tuning, driving modern day sports cars as well as motorcycles (dirt & street). I’ve been involved in practically every form of racing in one point or time and enjoy anything that has to do with cars, computers, electricity/technology, boating and of course working!

When I’m not out inspecting vehicles for PDXinspections I spend my time as a full time Firefighter Paramedic (Advanced Life Support – Emergency Medical Technician). Emergency medical care is a huge passion of mine and just as I’ve done in the automotive field, I’m certified/licensed to the highest level of medical care provider available in EMS. EMS and my role in the automotive world performing inspections actually share more in common than most would think. They both include building trust and rapport, providing excellent customer service, diagnosis, continued training/education, building reports to document findings, and most importantly thoroughness which includes not missing important pieces of the puzzle or making mistakes.

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When I’m not working I remain very active and enjoy everything that the great NW offers. We split our time between Portland and Bend. In the summers you’ll find me marathon training, stair climbing, Efoil’ing, SUP’ing, and wake boarding. Winters are usually spent learning, training, and snowboarding. I’ve always prided myself on continuing education, training, certifications, quality workmanship and always providing excellent customer service. I’ve worked throughout the automotive world since 1996 and always remained the car guy with the highest integrity. PDXinspections is my pride and joy. This business that is truly about you and protecting todays car buyers from making poorer purchasing decisions. We always put our customers first. We want to ensure our clients don’t buy lemons, something they’ll regret down the road, and most importantly making sure our clients don’t fall for many of the automotive scams out there. The satisfaction of doing the right thing is so much more important to us than the money. I personally always strive to under promise and over deliver and will promise to continually innovate and build the most advanced, innovative, and thorough independent onsite used vehicle inspection company anywhere. Testimonials

  • I graduated from Portland Community College with a 3.9 overall GPA with an Associates of Applied Sciences Specializing in Late Model Automotive Service Technology
  • I am a graduate of the General Motors sponsored Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) where I graduated top of my class with a 3.9 GPA
  • I spent 3 years working for one of the largest, most respectable GM dealerships in the NW specializing in late model electronics, entertainment systems, networking, safety systems and drivability
  • I am a long time ASE Master Certified Technician with L1 Advanced Performance Certification
  • I’ve completed hundreds of hours of rigorous GM specific training and testing and obtained GM’s Master Technician status.
  • I have the ability and experience to tune/program late model fuel injected vehicles & motorcycles via computers meaning I have a very good sense of what’s going on in the computers of the vehicles I inspect.

I take pride in PDXinspections and am always working on how to get an edge ensuring our clients get the best possible experience when using our service. We’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years continually updating our existing high tech tool arsenal to ensure we continue to have the best equipment available for our inspections. Our diagnostic tooling is continually updated and often much newer and more advanced than you’ll see in most shops. We consider PDXinspections to be a used vehicle inspection innovator as we have seen the industry change not only here in the Portland area but nationally as we’ve witnessed others take up our unique practices. We take pride in helping others purchase reliable vehicles and it’s always rewarding knowing that we are helping people avoid serious headaches and huge expenses after buying their vehicles.

I’m a new car guy surprising to most not an old or classic car guy… Modern computerized complex cars are my forte. I’m a unique new breed of technician who actually enjoys staying up on current technology and would much rather work with a complex electrical issue than a mechanical issue, in this day in age a very hard quality to find. Over the recent years I’ve become very passionate about EV’s, Tesla specifically and the technologies replacing the internal combustion engine.

I’ve earned ASE Master Certified Technician status meaning all 8 Certifications plus the L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification

  • A1 Engine Repair
  • A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • A4 Suspension and Steering
  • A5 Brakes
  • A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
  • A8 Engine Performance

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  • L1 Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

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L1 Advanced ASE Master Certified Technician

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General Motors sponsored Automotive Service Educational Program

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Our Current Inspection Availability

Monday, May 12th
  • Monday Inspection appointments still remain. Please be sure to follow the directions to checkout as soon as possible to secure your inspection. All inspections must be booked online by 9PM Sunday evening in order to guarantee your Monday inspection

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.

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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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