Inspection scope

What we can cover in an appointment, what we cannot, and what changes the depth of the report.

What gets checked (observable and testable)

During your visit, the inspection focuses on things we can verify on-site and document clearly.

  • Body condition: paint, dents, rust presence, and panel alignment signs.
  • Lighting and basic electrics: visible faults and operational checks.
  • Underbody condition: visible leaks, wear patterns, and mounting-area concerns.
  • Road-test observations (when possible): noise, vibrations, and drivability notes.
  • Diagnostics summary: documented findings based on what we can read and confirm.
  • Service and history cues we can verify: paperwork consistency and visible indicators.

What affects scope depth

  • Access and time during the appointment.
  • Vehicle condition at the moment of inspection (cold vs warm, available test access).
  • What the seller allows you and us to do on-site.
  • How clear the evidence is for each area we examine.

We aim for clarity and documentation, not guesses.

Want a scope aligned to your appointment?

Tell us the vehicle details and what access the seller allows. We’ll confirm what can be verified and documented.

What the inspection can’t do

This is a pre-purchase inspection focused on what can be observed and tested on-site. It helps you make an informed buying decision, not a perfect prediction.

A clear scope reduces risk. Here’s what we don’t do.

  • No dismantling. We don’t remove major parts or tear apart the vehicle to look for hidden problems.
  • No guarantee of future reliability. Even with a thorough inspection, problems can develop after you buy.
  • Limited to observable and testable evidence. If something can’t be checked directly during the inspection window, we’ll note it as out of scope.

How we form recommendations: we use the evidence we can see and test, then explain confidence levels and practical next steps.

How we build the recommendation

Evidence-based wording, so you can decide with clarity

We do not promise future reliability. Instead, we translate inspection findings into decision-oriented guidance that stays tied to what we can observe.

What we look at

Your recommendation is built from grouped evidence, not from a single “good” or “bad” result.

  • 1Recorded measurements and wear indicators that match the vehicle’s current condition.
  • 2Noted defects with severity level and location, using consistent definitions.
  • 3Symptoms and interactions we can verify during the inspection, for example noises, leaks, or inconsistencies.
  • 4Context that affects urgency, like how the same defect can change the risk over short-term use.

Report sample preview

A short excerpt from the report we deliver after inspection. It summarizes observable findings and explains the buying recommendation without guarantees.

Vehicle
Sedan (redacted) · 2016
Key findings
Front suspension wear · Underbody condition · Mileage consistency
Buying recommendation
Proceed only after addressing items listed as high-priority risks, based on documented evidence.

Note: we do not dismantle components, and we cannot guarantee future reliability.

Next step

Request an inspection and receive your report within a typical 24-hour turnaround window.

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Send your details. We will confirm next steps for your car inspection.

We use only what you share here to prepare the inspection scope and schedule. You will receive a confirmation message after submission.

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By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your inspection request. We do not guarantee future vehicle reliability, only what we can observe during the inspection.

Inspection results tied to observable evidence
We cannot assess hidden or future failures