Sample Gold Inspection Report — 2022 Toyota Tacoma
Gold adds paint depth gauge, compression test, AC performance logging, and post-drive thermal scan on top of everything in Silver. Best for exotic, collector, or high-value vehicles ($30K+) where the cost of buying wrong dwarfs the inspection fee. This sample shows Gold-level depth on the same Tacoma.
- Inspection
- Gold Inspection ($449)
- VIN
- SAMPLE1VIN1SAMPLE
- Mileage
- 48,212 mi
- Location
- Temecula, CA 92592
Inspection Details
- Date
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Inspector
- Jordan Reyes (ASE Certified A1–A8) — Inland Empire Mobile Inspections LLC
- Customer
- Sample Customer
Summary
Overall this 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road presents well for mileage and shows no evidence of prior collision damage or frame repair. The primary concerns are cosmetic (rear bumper scuff, two paint chips on hood) and one mechanical item worth pricing before purchase: the front brake pads are near minimum thickness and should be budgeted for replacement within 2–3k miles. Gold-tier additions: compression test (all 6 cylinders within 5% of each other at 175–182 PSI), paint depth gauge readings across all panels (32–48 microns, consistent — no repaint detected), and undercar high-temperature scan post-road-test (all bearings and exhaust hangers within normal operating range, no hotspots). All within specification.
Exterior
Paint: Lunar Rock, consistent across all panels — no overspray, no mismatched panels indicating body work. Body panels: panel gaps within factory spec throughout. No dents. Rear tailgate bumper has a 3" scuff from contact — cosmetic, no sheet-metal damage. Glass: windshield has one small chip above the passenger wiper (not in driver's sight line). Replacement or resin fill under $100. Lights: all functional (headlights, fogs, tails, reverse, brake, turn, parking, hazards). No moisture in housings. Tires: Toyo Open Country A/T III, all four match, DOT date 2823 (July 2023). Tread 6/32" fronts, 7/32" rears. Even wear, no cupping or feathering.
Interior
Seats: cloth, minor wear bolster driver seat consistent with mileage. No tears, no odors. Dash/electronics: no warning lights, infotainment responds, all buttons functional. Backup camera clear. BSM & LDA enabled and working on road test. Climate: both heat and A/C reach target temps within 90 seconds. Rear vents functional. Smells: clean — no smoke, no mildew, no pets. Carpet: no staining. Driver floor mat shows typical wear for 48k miles.
Engine & Mechanical
3.5L V6 2GR-FKS — cold-start clean, no rattle, no blue/black exhaust on startup or warm. Oil condition: amber, at full on dipstick. Oil change sticker indicates service 3,100 miles ago at Toyota dealer. Belts & hoses: serpentine belt shows no glaze or cracks. All coolant and vacuum hoses tight, no seepage. Leaks: no active leaks visible from above or below. Valve cover gaskets dry. Rear main dry. Battery: OEM Toyota, load-tests at 610 CCA (rated 650). Within spec but budget replacement within 12 months.
Undercarriage & Frame
Frame: straight, no bends, cuts, or welds. Factory e-coat intact throughout. Rust / corrosion: surface rust on rear axle housing typical for California truck. No structural rust. Exhaust: OEM cat-back, no leaks, all hangers intact. Suspension: shocks hold a bounce test, no fluid weep. Upper/lower ball joints tight, no play. CV boots: all four intact, no grease slinging. Brakes: fronts at 3/32" pad thickness (minimum is 2/32"). Budget $320–400 for pads + rotors turn, within 2,500 miles. Rears at 6/32" with plenty of life.
Road Test
Braking: straight stop from 45 mph, no pulling, no pulse in pedal, slight brake dust smell (pads near minimum — see undercarriage). Steering: centered, no pulling, no shake at any speed 0–70 mph. Shifting: 6-speed auto shifts crisply through 1-6. No flare, no harsh engagement in cold. Cruise: engages and holds speed. Adaptive cruise distance modulates correctly in traffic. Accel / decel noises: none abnormal. No driveline clunk, no wheel-bearing whine at highway speed.
OBD-II Diagnostic Codes
No stored DTCs. No pending DTCs. No readiness monitors incomplete.
Additional Diagnostic Notes
TPMS reading: FL 35 / FR 35 / RL 36 / RR 36 (placard 30F/35R — slightly over on fronts, benign). Battery: 610 CCA (650 rated) — see engine notes. No active codes; no history of codes in last 20 drive cycles (Techstream scan). Gold-tier additions: Compression test (warm, throttle open): Cyl 1: 180 / Cyl 2: 182 / Cyl 3: 178 / Cyl 4: 181 / Cyl 5: 175 / Cyl 6: 179 PSI. All within 5% — healthy. Paint depth: hood 38µ, roof 44µ, doors 32–40µ, fenders 38–42µ. Factory range for Toyota Tacoma is 30–50µ. No repaint detected on any panel. Undercar thermal scan post-road-test: wheel bearings 180–210°F (normal), cat 920°F (normal at WOT), transmission pan 195°F (normal), differential 182°F (normal).
This is a sample, not a real report.
Layout, depth, and language match what you’ll receive when you book a real inspection — only the vehicle, customer, and inspector details are fictitious. Your actual report includes your assigned inspector’s license, insurance info, and 20–40 photos per inspection.