Auto P. I. Inspection Pricing
It makes sense to compare pricing to get the best deal, however
make sure you compare "apples to apples." There is no standardization for
pre-purchase inspections and most Automotive Technicians are not qualified to perform a comprehensive pre-purchase inspections (PPI).
All existing problems not discovered during the inspection process become your
problems after the sale.
Once you compare "apples to apples" and understand what is needed to get a professional pre-purchase inspection, our price of $139* is a great value.
For over 17 years, Auto P. I. has helped 
buyers reduce the risk of
purchasing vehicles with existing problems.
Please read our Yelp
and
Google reviews and see what our customers say about our
professional pre-purchase inspections.
Here is the Auto P. I. difference:
Auto P. I. vans are fully equipped with all the necessary diagnostic tools, hydraulic lifts, and computer testing equipment to preform the PPI. We go directly to the vehicle and normally provide same day service. We do not perform any type of repairs, so there is no conflict of interest.
Any automotive company, repair shop, or person can say they perform a PPI. However there can be huge differences in the quality and comprehensiveness of the inspection, depending which Automotive Technician inspects the vehicle.
To properly perform a pre-purchase inspection, the Automotive Technician should be certified on all 8 general automotive areas. Today's vehicles have become so complex that most automotive Technicians are just "ASE Certified" meaning they have been certified on at least 1 of the 8 automotive areas. However, only an ASE Master Certified Technician is certified on all 8 mechanical and electrical areas of the vehicle.
A pre-purchase inspection should include all mechanical and electrical systems PLUS a Body & Frame inspection. ASE Master Technicians are only certified on the mechanical and electrical systems. The Technician should be also a Body & Frame Specialist to detect current and previous accident damage and let you know the quality of any previous accident repairs.