Flood and salvage imports
Vehicles from storm-affected states move west and get resold. Corrosion in the wrong places and inconsistent electrical faults are the tells.
Service Area
Inspections in Los Angeles
Independent mobile pre-purchase inspections across the City of Los Angeles, including Downtown, Mid-City, Koreatown, the Eastside, Hollywood and the surrounding basin.
Local Context
Buying in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has the deepest used-car market in the country, and that cuts both ways. There is enormous selection, but there is also a high volume of vehicles that have moved through multiple owners, rental fleets, and rebuild shops before they reach a listing. Cars from out of state arrive constantly, and a clean-looking car with a branded title history from elsewhere is a regular find.
What I Watch For
Common issues in this area.
Rideshare mileage
A five-year-old car in LA can carry a great deal more wear than the odometer alone suggests. Interior and suspension condition tell a more honest story.
Sun and heat damage
Dashboards, seals, hoses and paint clear-coat take a beating here in a way they do not in cooler climates.
Coverage
Where I come to you.
Dealer lot, private seller’s driveway, or auction yard anywhere in and around Los Angeles.
- Downtown LA
- Mid-City
- Koreatown
- Hollywood
- Silver Lake
- Echo Park
- Boyle Heights
- West Adams
- Highland Park
- Eagle Rock
Not listed? The coverage area is wider than this, so send the address and I will confirm.
What you get
- Full inspection on siteTypically 45 to 75 minutes. See the full scope.
- Report within 24 hoursPhoto-documented findings and a plain-language verdict.
- No repair upsellIndependent. No repairs, no parts, no seller relationship.
- From $149Exact quote before booking. Pricing detail.
Get in touch
Buying a car in Los Angeles?
Send the vehicle details and where it’s located. Most inspections are scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.