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Black Honda Accord coupe with its hood raised, seen from the front corner
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Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection

Our flagship inspection. One certified tech, 122 checkpoints, a live OBD-II scan, and a full history report — so you know what you're buying before you pay.

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Pre-Purchase Vehicle 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

  • Any year, any make
  • A certified inspector comes to the vehicle
  • All 50 states, private seller, dealer or auction
  • Call 951-267-8500 to book
Fill-in formUse the 122 point car inspection formEvery checkpoint we cover. Fill it in and download the report.

A clean detail and a fresh wash hide a lot. We go underneath the shine.

We cold-start the engine, scan for cleared codes, check the frame, and make sure the paperwork matches the truck. You get a clear report and a straight talk about the price.

What we check
01

Engine

Cold-start behavior, leaks, oil, cooling, belts, and compression when needed.

02

Transmission

Shift quality, slip, shudder, fluid, and stored codes.

03

Frame & structure

Rust, past crash repair, welds, and paint-depth checks.

04

Brakes & safety

Pad and rotor wear, lines, ABS, airbag light, and seatbelts.

05

Electronics

Full OBD-II scan for stored and pending codes and module faults.

06

Tires & suspension

Tread, DOT date, uneven wear, ball joints, and shocks.

What you get
  • A documented 122-point report you can act on or negotiate with
  • A full vehicle history report — owners, accidents, service, and title
  • A live OBD-II scan, including codes cleared right before the sale
  • An odometer cross-check and title/lien check
  • A straight phone walkthrough — buy, negotiate, or walk away
Common questions
What does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
It depends on the vehicle and where it is. One call gets you a flat price up front.
Where will you inspect?
Anywhere in the 50 states — dealer, private seller, or auction.
How long does it take?
Most are scheduled same day or next day.
Do you check for recalls?
Yes. We pull the recall and bulletin record and tell you what's open.
What does a pre purchase inspection include?
The PPI Auto inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan and a road test. It looks at the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, tires, body, electrical and cooling parts. The report also covers a vehicle history check, an odometer cross-check and a title and lien check. You get photos of any fault and a plain answer on whether to buy.
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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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.

Black Honda Accord coupe with its hood raised, seen from the front corner
A 2013 Accord coupe with the hood up at the start of a pre-purchase inspection
Engine bay of a four-cylinder Honda with the plastic engine cover in place
Engine bay: covers off, looking for leaks, seepage and replaced parts
Alloy wheel and tire sidewall photographed from the side
Wheel and tire checked for brand, date code, tread depth and any curb damage
Instrument cluster at key-on with the warning lamps lit
Instrument cluster at key-on. Every lamp should light, then go out
Center console showing the automatic shifter and surrounding trim
Center console and shifter, checked through every gear
Rear seats, head restraints and belts inside a coupe
Rear seats, belts and floor. Damp carpet is a flood damage tell
Underbody view of a front subframe, control arm and axle boot
On the lift: subframe, control arms and steering rack boots
Exhaust pipe running beneath the floorpan, seen from underneath
Exhaust and heat shields inspected end to end
Front seats and belt webbing inside a Honda sedan
Front seats, bolsters and belt webbing, checked against the claimed mileage
Subframe, engine mount and surrounding structure seen from below
Subframe and engine mounts, checked for collision repair and sagging rubber
Exhaust heat shield seen from underneath a car
Heat shields, checked for the rattle that gets written off as exhaust noise
Driver footwell showing the pedals, carpet and floor mat
Pedal rubbers and carpet wear, cross-checked against the odometer reading
Open trunk floor with the spare wheel well exposed
Spare wheel well lifted. Damp or ripples here mean a leak or a past hit
Engine bay detail showing coolant hoses, wiring connectors and the thermostat housing
Hoses, connectors and the thermostat housing, checked cold and then hot

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

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