Pricing
Pre-Purchase Inspection Pricing
Flat-rate pricing. No hidden fees. Card saved at booking, charged only after your inspection is completed.
Bronze Inspection
$249flat rate
Budget buyers and straightforward used cars under $15K.
- Condition of the body and paint, including evidence of prior repair or respray
- Scratches, cracks, dents, and rust
- Underbody check for rust, frame damage, or structural repair
- Condition of tires and wheels, including tread depth
- Glass examined for cracks, chips, and other flaws
- Evidence of previous accident damage or flood damage
- Lights, A/C, gauges, and operation of all other electrical items
- Interior throughout — upholstery, mats, headliner, and seat belts
- Motor and transmission
- All driveline components, including 4-wheel and all-wheel-drive systems
- Steering, suspension, braking components, and exhaust system
- Visual inspection of the engine and everything else under the hood
- Fluid levels, oil leaks, and any missing parts
- OBD-II scan with any stored trouble codes (1996 and newer)
- Any additional areas of concern you identify when you book
- Road test evaluating the drivetrain — where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and weather conditions are safe
- Photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go / caution / stop summary
- 25+ documented photos
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Silver Inspection
$349flat rate
Most popular — private-party buyers, vehicles $15K-$50K.
- Condition of the body and paint, including evidence of prior repair or respray
- Scratches, cracks, dents, and rust
- Underbody check for rust, frame damage, or structural repair
- Condition of tires and wheels, including tread depth
- Glass examined for cracks, chips, and other flaws
- Evidence of previous accident damage or flood damage
- Lights, A/C, gauges, and operation of all other electrical items
- Interior throughout — upholstery, mats, headliner, and seat belts
- Motor and transmission
- All driveline components, including 4-wheel and all-wheel-drive systems
- Steering, suspension, braking components, and exhaust system
- Visual inspection of the engine and everything else under the hood
- Fluid levels, oil leaks, and any missing parts
- OBD-II scan with any stored trouble codes (1996 and newer)
- Any additional areas of concern you identify when you book
- Road test evaluating the drivetrain — where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and weather conditions are safe
- Photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go / caution / stop summary
- Battery load test (not just a visual check)
- Brake pad and rotor measurement
- A/C and heater temperature readings
- 25+ documented photos
Gold Inspection
$449flat rate
Exotic, collector, performance, and vehicles $50K+.
- Condition of the body and paint, including evidence of prior repair or respray
- Scratches, cracks, dents, and rust
- Underbody check for rust, frame damage, or structural repair
- Condition of tires and wheels, including tread depth
- Glass examined for cracks, chips, and other flaws
- Evidence of previous accident damage or flood damage
- Lights, A/C, gauges, and operation of all other electrical items
- Interior throughout — upholstery, mats, headliner, and seat belts
- Motor and transmission
- All driveline components, including 4-wheel and all-wheel-drive systems
- Steering, suspension, braking components, and exhaust system
- Visual inspection of the engine and everything else under the hood
- Fluid levels, oil leaks, and any missing parts
- OBD-II scan with any stored trouble codes (1996 and newer)
- Any additional areas of concern you identify when you book
- Road test evaluating the drivetrain — where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and weather conditions are safe
- Photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go / caution / stop summary
- Everything in Silver
- Extended road test with live OBD-II data capture
- Full electronics and infotainment audit
- Paint-depth readings panel by panel
- 25+ documented photos
Specialty & Custom Quotes
For RVs, motorcycles, exotics, fleet lots, and commercial units, we quote based on scope and location.
See specialty inspection pricing →Pricing for specific situations
- EV and Tesla inspection — $349 flat →Battery state of health, AC/DC charge test, drive unit, 12V battery, recalls.
- Buying out of state, sight unseen →Same price in every state. The inspector goes to the car; you decide before you travel.
- What a pre-purchase inspection costs in 2026 →How flat tiers compare with hourly shop rates and national averages.
- Compared with Lemon Squad and other services →Price, report delivery time, and what is measured, sourced from each company’s own site.
- See a real report before you choose a tier →Real-photo Bronze, Silver, and Gold samples with measured readings.
- VI Live video add-on — $79 →Join your inspector on a live video call during the on-site inspection.
What’s included on every tier
Regardless of tier, every Vehicle Inspectors report includes the inspector’s direct contact info, a plain-English go/caution/stop summary, and a 5-day dispute window on the findings. Independent inspectors. No dealer commissions. No affiliate revenue.
Ready for a clear answer on the vehicle?
Book a certified pre-purchase inspection. Photo-documented report within 24–48 hours. Card saved, never charged, until your inspection is completed.