Designed for the modern high tech vehicle our Platinum inspection is the most detailed, complete and thorough used car inspection we perform and that exists. This is our most common and sought after inspection. We perform on-site inspections wherever the vehicle sits throughout the day whether that be at a dealership, private sellers home or workplace (whatever is most convenient for the seller)
Ready to book your Platinum inspection?
Step 1 – Check our Availability
- Wednesday, December 25th
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We are closed for the remainder of 2024. Our next opportunity for inspections will be January 9th, 2025. Happy Holidays.
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Hours
Please refer to our days availability above. On the days we’re performing inspections we’re typically available to start inspections from sunrise to about 3:00PM. We are not currently performing inspections over the weekend.
How do I pick an inspection time?
Our availability above is only to show whether we’re available to perform inspections on a given day, we always contact the seller (typically on the morning of the inspection) to arrange the actual appointment (our 30 minute arrival window) after payment is made. We can attempt to accommodate sellers requests when specified in the order (early inspections are easiest for us to do so).
Do I need to be present for the inspection
No, you’re not required to be present for the inspection. Assuming you’re local, we always recommend you first viewing the vehicle in person prior to booking an inspection. We strongly recommend avoiding having the vehicle inspected and planning on immediately purchasing it following the inspection in the same trip. This doesn’t allow appropriate time to properly digest and consider our findings from the inspection and make an educated decision.
Do you have any backup same day availability?
Our same day availability is dependent on location when booking same day unless otherwise noted. We typically fill our schedule days in advance so while it is rare that we can accommodate same day inspections. We do often have changes to our schedule (canceled inspections, running ahead of schedule etc) that allow us to sometimes fit your inspection in. We do charge an additional $20 for “Same Day” inspections so please book at latest the night prior by 9pm to avoid these additional costs. If you need to check our same day/backup availability, feel free to email us with the Year/Model and location of vehicle, otherwise book your inspection now select the next allowable day for desired inspection date and be sure to check the same day box under additional instructions (be sure to include an additional $20 per the instructions) and we’ll complete your inspection on the same day if our schedule allows.
Step 2 – Platinum Inspection Cost Calculator
PDXinspections On-Site Platinum Used Car Inspection Cost Calculator
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Step 3 – Once you have calculated the total inspection cost from the calculator above please complete the form to book
Check out our Platinum inspection process in detail (opens a new window).
Included With Every Inspection
Vehicle history information
When available including ownership information/title information/crash/damage records
Service records
When available – these are the same records that are available to companies such as Carfax
Infrared Head Gasket/Exhaust Testing
Using an exhaust gas analyzer to test for potential internally failing head gaskets or mechanical engine performance issues by monitoring the exhaust stream
Computer/module scan/analysis
DEQ (emissions) readiness testing including a general scan of the engine control module (depending on age) to verify emissions readiness tests and/or use of an exhaust gas analyzer to determine whether or not the vehicle will pass the Oregon DMV/DEQ requirements required to register the vehicle in Oregon. Depending on the age of the vehicle we can report if/when there have been any recent computer resets, engine misfires, pending issues, past issues, perform cylinder balance tests and more.
Accident/paintwork reporting
We measure all exterior metal body panels to determine if the vehicle has been repainted and to determine whether it was due a simple cosmetic repair or an accident requiring extensive body work
- Everything is inspected and documented in detail, modeled after manufacture certified vehicle standards (I.e.150 point certified) but are far superior as we also check for repainted panels, frame/uni-body damage, prior cosmetic and mechanical repairs, proper operation of all electronics/accessories, documenting: tire, suspension, and brake wear, electronically check airbags modules, anti-lock braking systems, body controllers, deep testing battery/starting/charging systems, performance testing A/C & HVAC systems, using our digital infrared exhaust analyzer, digital engine analyzer & coolant refractometer to measure engine and fluid efficiency/condition, pressure test cooling system when necessary, using digital video scope to identify and inspect areas not easily seen without disassembly, and when appropriate lifting the vehicle using an air jack inspect the undercarriage/frame/steering/suspension.
- The vehicle is test driven to check for abnormalities, to check odometer operation, and test driving accessories such as cruise control, turn signals etc…
- Your PDXinspections pre-purchase inspection report (.pdf) is emailed to you directly from the inspection itself within minutes of completion. 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 laypersons terms with items of importance highlighted.
Other Inspection Choices
Gold – New Car Inspection
2022 and newer vehicles with less than 50K miles only located in Vancouver, Washington
(Not offered in Portland, Oregon)
Learn more or book your Gold inspection
Bronze – Basic/Budget Inspection
Older/high mileage/budget vehicles
Learn more or book your Basic/Budget Inspection