To arrange a mobile pre-purchase inspection in Raleigh, confirm the seller’s permission and vehicle availability, send Proficient Auto the vehicle and location details, and agree on an appointment before completing the purchase. Our 105-point inspection is performed where the vehicle is located, with findings documented in a written report and photos.
1. Ask the seller before booking
Ask whether an independent mechanic may inspect the car at the dealership or seller’s location. Confirm who will provide the keys and access, and whether a road test is allowed. Do not assume that the seller’s own inspection or vehicle history report replaces an independent assessment.
If the seller will not allow access, tell us before booking. We cannot inspect a vehicle that is unavailable or that we are not permitted to access.
- Confirm that the exact vehicle is still for sale and physically at the address.
- Get the seller or dealership contact’s name and phone number.
- Agree on access to the car and keys at the proposed time.
- Ask about any property rules or road-test restrictions.
2. Send the details for the inspection request
Use the pre-purchase inspection request form rather than the general repair form. We confirm the vehicle, location, scope, and price before arranging the appointment.
- Year, make, model, mileage, and VIN or dealership stock number if available.
- Seller’s address and contact information.
- Your contact details, even if you are buying from out of town.
- The proposed purchase timeline and any restrictions on access.
- Questions you want addressed, service records, or known concerns.
3. Confirm the 105-point inspection and price
Our pre-purchase inspection is from $175 plus tax. Specialty vehicles, including EVs and exotics such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Lamborghini, are quoted higher because they require additional time or tooling.
The 105-point inspection assesses accessible vehicle systems and condition, supported by diagnostic scanning, photos, and a written report. A road test depends on permission, vehicle condition, and safe access. Discuss any restrictions before the appointment so you know what can be evaluated.
4. Reconfirm availability before the appointment
The buyer is responsible for confirming that the vehicle remains available, at the seller’s location, and accessible. A dealership can sell or move the car between your booking and our arrival. Stay in contact with the seller rather than relying on an old listing.
If anything changes, contact us immediately. The cancellation and vehicle-availability policy below applies to scheduled inspections, including vehicles that have already been sold.
5. Read the report before making the purchase decision
Use the findings to ask informed questions, consider repairs, and decide whether to proceed. An inspection documents the vehicle’s condition at the time and within the access available; it is not a guarantee that no future fault will develop.
Inaccessible areas, intermittent problems, or a road test the seller does not permit can limit what is established. Ask about any limitations in the report. A clean vehicle history report and an inspection are different sources of information; neither replaces ownership, title, or transaction checks.
Can I arrange the inspection from outside North Carolina?
Yes. You can request an inspection of a vehicle located in our service area even if you are elsewhere. Provide a local seller contact and arrange access in advance. Written findings and photos help you evaluate the car before travelling or committing to a purchase; the inspection does not verify the security of a payment or shipping arrangement.
What if the seller already inspected the car?
You can still request an independent assessment before buying. Ask for the seller’s inspection and service records so they can be considered alongside the current condition. The purpose is to give you your own information, not to assume that every seller’s report is wrong.
Where do you perform 105-point inspections?
Proficient Auto serves Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Clayton, Knightdale, Morrisville, Wendell, and Rolesville. We arrange inspections at suitable dealership and private-seller locations with permission and access confirmed before the visit.