Pre-Purchase Inspection
Avoid costly surprises. Our independent inspection gives you complete insight into the technical and cosmetic condition of your future car.
150+ Checkpoints
Thorough and complete
Detailed Report
With photo documentation
Independent
No interest in the sale
Within 48 Hours
Quick clarity
What do we check?
Nothing overlooked
Our inspection goes beyond a standard MOT. We check the car for hidden defects, wear, accident history and future maintenance costs. You get an honest picture, so you can buy with confidence — or make an informed decision to walk away.
- Mechanical.
- Engine, transmission, clutch, brakes, suspension. We listen, measure and assess.
- Electronics.
- Reading diagnostics, checking fault codes, verifying all systems.
- Bodywork & paint.
- Paint thickness measurement, rust check, accident and respray history.
The report
Clear and actionable
After the inspection you receive a detailed report with all findings, photo documentation and a clear conclusion. No vague advice — concrete information you can use to negotiate or make a well-founded decision.
- Recommendations.
- What needs immediate attention? What can wait? What are the estimated costs?
- Photo documentation.
- Every finding is documented with photos. No disputes afterwards.
- Negotiating power.
- Use the report to negotiate on price or required repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard inspection costs €199. This includes a comprehensive report with photos and recommendations. For classic cars or special vehicles we apply custom pricing.
No, we carry out the pre-purchase inspection in our own workshop in Alphen aan den Rijn, where the car goes up on the lift. Agree with the seller that the car comes to us for the inspection. Would you rather have us go to the car? That is part of our car buying service. We then assess the car on location. It is not a full inspection, because without a lift we cannot look underneath the car, but you do get an honest verdict before you decide. View our car buying service
We can typically schedule an inspection within 48 hours. In urgent cases (car is about to be sold) we do our best to fit you in the same or next day.
We can carry out inspections for cars in Germany or Belgium. Contact us for the options and rates. We often combine this with our import service.
Yes, the report concludes with a clear verdict: buy, buy only after repairs, or walk away. This is our honest assessment based on the findings.