Inspect Before You Buy
Certified Pre-Purchase Inspections. Nationwide.
- Mechanical diagnostic
- ECM report
- VIN & accident check
- 100+ photos
- 200+ point inspection
- Mechanic's opinion
- Fastest Turnaround In Industry
- Concierge phone line
Trusted by buyers nationwide
1,000+
Inspections completed
US & Canada
Coverage
200+ point
Comprehensive Report
48 hr
Typical lead time
Results with SMR Inspections
Coverage
Result
Same Day Inspection Report
Nationwide
Mechanical Check
Negotiate better
ECM Diagnostic
Avoid costly repairs after you buy
Accident, Recall, Lien & Title History
Shop online with confidence
Pictures & Videos
See every angle before you buy
What is the inspection process?
Every inspector has 5+ years of hands-on repair experience.
- 1
Order your inspection
Book online or by phone. Send us the listing and the seller's contact.
- 2
Our inspector inspects
Your inspector, a mechanic with 5+ years of repair experience, contacts the seller to confirm the unit is available, sets the appointment, and goes to the vehicle to inspect it.
- 3
Receive your report
We check and review the inspector's report before it goes to you. You get a notice the moment it's ready to view online, with photos, ECM data and the mechanic's notes.
Found equipment online?
Facebook Marketplace
Ritchie Bros
Taylor & Martin
Machinery Trader
Commercial Truck Trader
- Private sales
- Dealers
Save thousands in repair cost
Repairs an inspection can catch
Where the money goes
- Engine overhaul53%
- Transmission rebuild17%
- Turbo replacement10%
- DPF / emissions repair13%
- Brakes & tires7%
Ranges run from a partial repair to a full replacement. Actual costs vary by make, model and shop.
"Found a cracked turbo the seller never mentioned. Saved me thousands and I walked away."
"Bought 6 trucks out of state without flying out. Photos and ECM report were all I needed."
"The mechanic called me after and walked me through everything. Used it to knock $4k off."
See a sample inspection report
- Pass / attention / fail on 200+ points
- 100+ labeled photos
- ECM fault codes explained
- Mechanic's summary and repair estimates
Common questions
We notify the seller when you order and coordinate same-day access. The inspector contacts them directly. You don’t need to be present or even in the same state.
Certified mechanics with commercial vehicle experience. ECM inspectors carry a J1939 diagnostic laptop. All inspectors carry E&O coverage.
Semi trucks, dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, dump trucks, box trucks, cargo vans, roll-offs, grain haulers, and construction equipment. If it has a VIN, we inspect it.
Premium tier reports are formatted for equipment lenders and accepted by Slate Financial. Standard reports are accepted by most independent lenders.
The report is yours — renegotiate, walk away, or proceed with confidence. Most buyers use findings to negotiate a better price.
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