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A row of used cars parked nose-to-tail on a sales lot
Inspections & Reports / Auction Buy Inspection
By PurposeOn-site, time-boxed

Auction Buy Inspection

On-site and fast. We inspect before you bid, so you don't buy a problem under the gavel.

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Auction Buy Inspection from PPI Auto. A certified inspector checks it where it sits and gives you a written report, so you know where you stand.

At a glance

  • On-site, time-boxed
  • A certified inspector comes to the vehicle
  • All 50 states, private seller, dealer or auction
  • Call 951-267-8500 to book

Auctions move fast and sell as-is.

We get in, check what matters most, and report before you bid.

What we check
01

Quick scan

A fast code scan for major faults.

02

Walkaround

Body, panel gaps, and paint work.

03

Underbody

Leaks, rust, and frame.

04

Start & run

Cold start, smoke, and noises.

05

Tires & brakes

Wear and safety items.

06

Red flags

The deal-killers, fast.

What you get
  • A fast go/no-go read
  • Photos and notes
  • A focus on deal-killers
  • A price-fit opinion
Common questions
Can you make the auction timeline?
Yes, we work fast and on-site.
Dealer auctions too?
Yes, where allowed.
Where?
All 50 states.
How fast?
Same day when scheduled.
One call gets it done

Ready when you are

Tell us the vehicle and where it is. We handle the rest.

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Details

No payment now · We confirm scheduling before any work

Our own photos

What the inspection actually looks like

Shot on real jobs, not bought from a stock library. This is the same work you get when you book one.

A row of used cars parked nose-to-tail on a sales lot
Auction and lot rows — you get minutes with the car, we get the whole checklist
A used-car lot with vehicles parked in front of the sales office
Inspected where it sits, on the seller's lot
Heavy rust on a rear leaf-spring hanger and frame bracket
What the paint hides: frame corrosion found from underneath
Close-up of a removed starter motor and its wiring
A component failure confirmed on the spot, not guessed at
White Hyundai Tucson on a lot at night with its doors and hatch open
Every door and the hatch open at once, the fastest way to see the whole car
Ford F-150 instrument cluster at key on with the trip menu displayed
Key on first: warning lights and mileage read before the engine starts
Small van engine bay with the hood raised on a used car lot
Hood up where the car sits. Leaks and loose parts show in a minute
Windshield glass and cowl of a silver pickup seen from outside
Windshield and cowl, checked for chips and cracks before they spread
Exhaust pipe and underbody panels seen from beneath a car
A flashlight look underneath, even when there is no lift
Driver cabin of a cargo van seen through the open door on a lot
A quick cabin sweep for water stains, smells and missing parts

Every photo on this page is from a real PPI Auto inspection. Plates, names, VINs and signatures are blurred to protect the people involved.

Need a auction buy inspection?

Certified, unbiased, anywhere in the country.

Call 951-267-8500