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

Platinum Inspection

Our 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. Book Instantly Below

What You Get – Comprehensive Reports: We start with an industry-leading vehicle history (sales data, service history, and more) via our PDXinspections PastCheck Curated History Report. A complete, top-to-bottom evaluation of the vehicle covering every critical system, from advanced electronics to mechanical components. Lastly a detailed complete PDF 10+ page inspection report emailed within minutes of the inspection, covering all aspects of the vehicle.

Convenient On-Site Service: We inspect wherever the vehicle is—dealership, private seller’s home, or workplace. You choose what’s easiest.

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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

Platinum Inspection: Unmatched Thoroughness

Our Platinum Inspection sets the standard for pre-purchase vehicle evaluations, surpassing typical manufacturer-certified checks (e.g., 150-point inspections) with advanced diagnostics and detailed reporting.

Why It Stands Out

  • Comprehensive Checks: We inspect every major system: engine, electronics, brakes, suspension, and more, plus unique tests like infrared temperature testing, repainted panel detection, complete module scanning, and frame damage assessment.
  • Advanced Tools: Using dealer level scanners, infrared exhaust analyzers, infrared cameras, digital video scopes, digital testers including coolant refractometer, we uncover hidden issues without disassembly.
  • Test Drive: Verifies odometer, cruise control, driving dynamics, and overall performance.
  • Instant Digital Report: Receive a clear, over 10 page mobile-friendly PDF report within minutes, written in plain language with critical findings highlighted.

What’s Covered

  • Body & Frame: Checks for prior repairs, repaints, or structural damage.
  • Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Deep testing of battery, charging, cooling, and HVAC systems.
  • Electronics: Validates airbags, anti-lock brakes, and powertrain, battery including all chassis and body control modules.
  • Accessories: We test all accessories from the 12V outlets, power seats, windows, moon roof to the dome lights.
  • Undercarriage: Air-jack inspection of frame, steering, and suspension (when applicable).
  • Fluids & Efficiency: Analyzes engine and fluid condition with precision tools.

Trust PDXinspections for the most thorough inspection, giving you confidence to make an informed decision.

Ready to book?

Step 1 of 3 – Availability

Inspections available select weekdays only, no weekends. Check the calendar below and book early while slots last!

Availability Calendar

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.

Scheduling Frequently Asked Questions
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 $40 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 $40 per the instructions) and we’ll complete your inspection on the same day if our schedule allows.

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