Vancouver · Toronto · Calgary

Know the car before you buy it

Paste any used car listing — Kijiji, AutoTrader, Facebook Marketplace — pick virtual or in-person, and a certified mobile mechanic does the inspection for you. Plain-English report in 30 minutes.

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Certified mechanics

Report in 30 min

No payment until confirmed

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Avg. buyer saving

$1,500 CAD

1 in 3

Used cars have hidden issues*

$1,500

Typical buyer saving**

30 min

Report turnaround

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Vancouver · Toronto · Calgary

Sample listings

What an inspected listing looks like

Every car on VehicleInspect shows you what the mechanic actually found — before you contact the seller.

✅ Inspected

2012 Honda Civic

137,000 km · Surrey, BC · Auto

C$8,500

87/100 — Safe to buy

✅ Inspected

2012 Toyota Camry

216,000 km · Abbotsford, BC · Auto

C$8,600

93/100 — Excellent condition

✅ Inspected

2007 Toyota Camry

300,000 km · Surrey, BC · Auto

C$5,000

93/100 — Good condition

Why it matters

What sellers don't tell you

Hidden accident & frame damage

1 in 4

Resprayed panels look perfect in photos. Frame damage is invisible until a mechanic gets underneath.

Engine codes cleared before sale

$4K–$9K

OBD codes reset the morning of the sale. The check engine light is back within days.

Odometer rollback & fake listings

$1.5B/yr

Scammers post cars they don't own just to collect deposits — especially on Facebook Marketplace.

Flood & water damage

+30%

Dried-out flood cars from BC and the US. Electrical failures and mould show up months later.

Safety defects you won't feel

41% fail

Worn brakes, cracked CV boots, leaking struts. None of these show up on a test drive.

Existing bank lien on the car

1 in 6

The lender can repossess the car from you — even after you've paid the seller in full.

Real stories. Real losses.

What skipping an inspection actually costs

Lost $6,200

"Engine seized 3 weeks after I bought it"

Langley. 2016 Accord, $11K on Kijiji. Seller topped up the oil to hide a blown head gasket. Gone once the money changed hands.

🔴 Caught by a $150 inspection

Lost $22,000

"The bank came and took my car"

Surrey. 2019 RAV4. Seller hadn't paid off their loan. Eight months later the lender repossessed it. Money gone.

🔴 Caught by a lien check

Lost $4,800

"No mechanic would certify it for resale"

Abbotsford. 2014 Civic, clean CARFAX. Drove fine. Frame was bent from a prior repair — worth $2,700 at resale.

🔴 Caught by an under-car inspection

Lost $3,100

"Check engine light on the next morning"

Burnaby. 2017 F-150. Seller cleared the codes the day before. Transmission fault. No recourse once you've paid.

🔴 Caught by an OBD scan

How it saves you money

$150 in. Up to thousands back.

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Negotiate the price down

Report in hand, most sellers drop $500–$2,000 rather than lose the deal.

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Walk away from a money pit

You lose $150. Not $8,000–$25,000 on a car with a hidden problem.

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Know what repairs are coming

Budget for the next 6 months, or use upcoming repairs as extra leverage.

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Buy fast when it's clean

Clean report? Stop second-guessing and stop losing good deals to hesitation.

How it works

Paste a link. We handle the rest.

Paste the listing URL

Kijiji, AutoTrader, Facebook Marketplace — any link works. Add your city and a time.

We confirm your slot

Within the hour we assign a mechanic and send payment. Nothing charged until confirmed.

Be there for the inspection

Mechanic meets you at the car in person — or joins on a live video call if you're remote.

Get your report

Pass, monitor, or avoid — with photos, repair costs, and negotiation points. In ~30 min.

Book an inspection

Paste your listing, pick a type, fill in details

No payment now — we confirm your mechanic and send a secure payment link within the hour.

How this works

Paste the listing link below

Kijiji, AutoTrader, FB Marketplace — any URL

Choose virtual ($55) or in-person ($150)

Virtual = live video call. In-person = mechanic drives to the car.

We confirm within the hour

Mechanic assigned, time confirmed, payment link sent

Inspection happens, report delivered

Plain-English report + photos in ~30 minutes

📹 Virtual Inspection

$55 CAD

Live video call — mechanic guides the seller through the check while you watch and ask questions in real time.

30-min live video with certified mechanic
You join and ask questions live
OBD code read (seller provides scan)
Written report same day
Best for remote or out-of-city purchases

🔧 In-Person Inspection

$150 CAD

Mechanic physically drives to wherever the car is parked. You don't need to be there — we handle everything.

Full 50-point physical inspection
OBD-II diagnostic scan included
Frame, undercarriage & body check
Detailed photo report with every finding
Negotiation talking points included
30-day text support after purchase

Your details

✅ Request received!

We'll reach out within the hour to confirm your mechanic and time slot. Check your email (and spam just in case).

We also recommend getting a CARFAX report on the listing while you wait.

Important Legal Disclaimer — Please Read Before Booking

For informational purposes only. VehicleInspect is a vehicle inspection referral and information service. We are not a licensed automotive repair facility, certified mechanic service, or accredited inspection authority. Nothing on this website constitutes a warranty, guarantee, or certification of any vehicle's condition, safety, or fitness for purchase.

No liability for vehicle condition. Inspection reports provided through this service represent the observations of a third-party inspector at a single point in time. VehicleInspect makes no representations and accepts no responsibility for any defects, faults, or issues that are not identified during an inspection, or that arise after a vehicle is purchased. You remain solely responsible for your own purchasing decisions.

Not a substitute for professional advice. Information and inspection results provided by this service should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a licensed automotive engineer, certified mechanic, or other qualified professional. We strongly encourage buyers to conduct their own due diligence, including obtaining a CARFAX or Carproof report and consulting an independent certified mechanic prior to purchase.

No mechanic-client relationship. Submitting a booking request through this platform does not create a mechanic-client, professional-client, or any other legally recognized service relationship until a separate written confirmation and payment agreement has been completed. All bookings are subject to availability and acceptance at our sole discretion.

Limitation of liability. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, VehicleInspect, its owners, operators, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, reliance on any inspection report, or any vehicle purchase decision made in connection with this service.

By submitting a booking request you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set out in this disclaimer. Last updated: May 2026.

Pricing

Simple flat rates — no surprises

Most buyers save 10–20× the inspection cost. The $150 in-person check has saved buyers $3,000–$8,000.

Virtual

$55 CAD

Live video — mechanic is your eyes on the ground for remote listings.

30-min live video inspection
You join the call and ask questions live
OBD code check (seller provides scan)
Written summary report same day
Best for out-of-city listings

In-Person

$150 CAD

Mechanic drives to the car. Most thorough — full physical check + OBD scan.

Full 50-point physical inspection
OBD-II diagnostic scan included
Undercarriage, frame & body check
Detailed photo report with every finding
Negotiation talking points
30-day text support after purchase

💡 How much could this inspection save you?

Car listing price$25,000

Hidden repair risk$3,500

Negotiation saving$1,200

Chance issues are present40%

Inspection cost−$150

Repair risk avoided+$1,400

Negotiation saving+$480

Expected net benefit+$1,730

Customer reviews

Real buyers, real results

Early customers from the Vancouver and Fraser Valley area. Names and identifying details are kept private on request.

New

Now serving all 3 cities

4.9★

Average rating

68%

Inspections found issues

$1,500

Avg. saving per buyer

★★★★★

"The inspector found a leaking CV axle boot and a cracked sway bar link that I never would have caught. Used the report to knock $1,200 off the asking price. Paid for itself ten times over."

Gurkaran S.

Surrey, BC

2019 Honda CR-V · In-Person Inspection

★★★★★

"Booked same-day for a truck I was looking at in Langley. The mechanic showed up on time, was super thorough, and the report had photos of everything. Walked away from a truck with a bad transmission. Saved me a nightmare."

Raman D.

Langley, BC

2017 Ford F-150 · In-Person Inspection

★★★★★

"I was buying my first car on my own and had no idea what to look for. The virtual inspection gave me a full checklist and the inspector walked me through everything on video call. Felt so much more confident making the purchase."

John M.

Vancouver, BC

2020 Toyota Corolla · Virtual Inspection

★★★★☆

"Quick, professional, and straight to the point. The report flagged some rust under the rear quarter panel that the seller hadn't mentioned. Ended up buying anyway at a lower price. Good service, would use again."

Bob T.

Abbotsford, BC

2016 Subaru Outback · In-Person Inspection

★★★★★

"The inspector caught a salvage title that the seller had conveniently forgotten to disclose. That alone made the whole thing worth it. I'll never buy a used car without an inspection again. 100% recommend to anyone in the Lower Mainland."

Ram P.

Burnaby, BC

2018 Nissan Rogue · In-Person Inspection

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⚖️ Legal Notices & Disclaimers

Advisory service only. VehicleInspect provides pre-purchase inspection and advisory services. We are not a licensed auto dealership, AMVIC-registered dealer, or insurance provider. Our reports are opinions based on visual and diagnostic inspection at a point in time and do not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or certification of any vehicle.

No guarantee of findings. Inspections are limited to observable and accessible components at the time of inspection. Hidden, intermittent, or latent defects may not be detectable. VehicleInspect is not liable for defects not identified during inspection.

Statistics. "1 in 3 used cars have hidden issues" is based on industry data from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and CarProof/CARFAX Canada reports. "$1,500 typical buyer saving" represents an estimated negotiation or repair-avoidance value based on industry averages and is not a guaranteed outcome. Individual results will vary.

No mechanic-client relationship is formed until a written booking confirmation is issued. All services subject to availability. VehicleInspect operates in Vancouver (BC), Toronto (ON), and Calgary (AB).