Pre Purchase
Auto Inspections

What's Included: All POMCAR 270-Point inspection points can be located on the How It Works Page. Clicking the ▼ arrow within each section (Verification, Tires & Brakes, Undercarriage, Electrical & Lights, Interior, Engine, Road Test, Fluid Checks, Diagnostic Scan) will open up the list of comprehensive checks that our technicians inspect. Note the fluid and scan check are only included in our Experienced and Professional packages respectively. Note that we do intend to perform a road test for every vehicle, however it is at the seller's discretion (even when we ask them to drive it while we ride shotgun!)

What's Not Included: We do not raise the car off the ground but do include undercarriage photos and an assessment in the POMCAR Report. A point of emphasis for all POMCAR Techs is an undercarriage check for signs of damage (shocks, struts, exhaust, fuel tank etc.) attributed to wear or flooding/water. We also do not include paint thickness measurements but do check for any evidence of repair or use of non-OEM parts.

An authorization for the inspection amount will be placed on your credit or debit card to withhold payment at time of order.
You will not be invoiced until the inspection is scheduled as we must verify that a technician is available, the vehicle is present, the vehicle is as described, and the seller will permit the inspection.

Our technicians apply to become a member of the POMCAR network. Each tech has specialized experience in specific makes and models and has been assigned to inspect vehicles within a designated region. 95% of all technicians within the network are ASE certified. Each tech in our network has been subject to a background screening to ensure that both their formal training and work history satisfy our standards.

We inspect ALL used passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, SUVs, electrics, and hybrids from dealers and private sellers. We assign POMCAR Techs not only by vehicle type, but also by specific make and model, especially if a unique or higher-end vehicle. We can even inspect vehicles represented as Certified Pre-Owned or CPO by dealers if they allow it.

We DO NOT inspect auction vehicles as our techs are not allowed to inspect properly (engine bay, road test, electronics, etc.)

Inspections are usually performed within 48 hours of receipt. Delays are caused by private seller availability, dealership hours, and tech coverage at that location. If you have a tight timeline and need a same day or next day inspection, please reach out to us as [email protected] and let us know the vehicle details (year, make, model) and location (city, state) and we will reply letting you know if we can fulfill within that time.