Passenger Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection

What We Do

Passenger Vehicle

Buying a used passenger vehicle is one of the biggest purchases most people make outside of a home. A rebuilt title behind a fresh wash, a transmission on its last leg, a frame that kissed a guardrail — one bad buy and you're upside down before you hit the freeway.

PPI Auto goes to the vehicle, runs a full 125-point inspection, pulls a comprehensive vehicle history report, and checks OBD-II readiness and smog status. Sedans, SUVs, crossovers, coupes, wagons, minivans, luxury, EV — all makes and models at dealerships, private sellers, and auctions anywhere in the 48 states.

125-Point Inspection Covers

Engine & Oil Condition

Transmission & Fluid

Brakes & Rotors

Suspension & Steering

Exhaust System

Cooling System

Electrical System

Battery & Charging

AC & Heat

Tires & Wheels

Lights & Signals

Frame & Unibody

Paint & Body Panels

VIN Verification

Odometer Rollback Check

Interior Condition

Airbags & Safety Systems

OBD-II Smog Readiness

Fluid Levels & Leaks

Undercarriage Condition

Comprehensive Vehicle Report

We Run the Full
History Check

Before you hand over a dollar, we pull a comprehensive vehicle history report so you see exactly what that car has been through — not just what the seller wants you to know.

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Smog Readiness & Code Check

We verify the vehicle is actually ready to smog — not just scrubbed clean. If codes were recently cleared to hide a check engine light, our OBD-II scan catches it. We check all readiness monitors so you won't get surprised at the smog station after you've already signed.

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Odometer Rollback Detection

We cross-reference mileage against service records, title history, and inspection data to flag any signs of odometer tampering — one of the most common scams in used car sales.

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Accident & Damage History

Full accident history so you know if the vehicle has been in a collision, how severe it was, and whether structural repairs were made properly — or hidden behind fresh paint.

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Title Check

Salvage, rebuilt, lemon law buyback, flood damage — we surface every brand on the title so nothing slips through before you sign.

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Ownership & Use History

How many owners? Rental, fleet, or lease vehicle? We verify the full chain so you know exactly what you're inheriting.

Types We Cover

Passenger
Types We Cover

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Sedans & CoupesEconomy commuters to performance sports cars — all makes and models.
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SUVs & CrossoversFull-size, compact, and everything in between including AWD and 4WD systems.
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Minivans & WagonsFamily haulers — safety systems, sliding doors, third-row seating all checked.
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Luxury & ExoticHigh-end buys need high-end scrutiny plus a full history report before you wire anything.
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Hybrid & ElectricBattery health, charging systems, regen brakes, EV-specific inspection points covered.

Passenger
Vehicle
Inspections