Don't gamble on a used German car purchase. Our independent, forensic-level inspections uncover hidden problems that cost $5,000-$15,000 to repair—protecting your investment before you buy.
A pre-purchase inspection isn't about confirming the car runs and looks good—it's a forensic investigation designed to uncover expensive, hidden problems that will cost you $5,000-$15,000 after purchase. Sellers often don't disclose (or aren't aware of) deferred maintenance, imminent component failures, or evidence of previous damage.
When purchasing a used BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, or Volkswagen—especially models nearing warranty expiration or from private sellers—you're buying a sophisticated machine with dozens of potential expensive failure points: timing chains, water pumps, DSG transmissions, air suspension, complex electronics, and turbochargers that each cost $2,000-$8,000 to repair.
Many sellers list German cars immediately before expensive maintenance becomes due or when warranty expires—passing the financial burden to the next owner. Common deferred maintenance includes:
Our PPI identifies these issues before purchase—saving you thousands in unexpected repairs or giving you leverage to negotiate a fair price that accounts for needed service.
Our multi-point inspection process combines factory diagnostic tools with hands-on mechanical expertise.
This is where our inspection separates from generic shops—we use Original Equipment diagnostic software (ISTA, XENTRY, VCDS, PIWIS) to scan every control module in the vehicle, reading both active faults and historical "soft codes" that reveal past problems.
Generic OBD-II scanners only read engine/transmission codes. Our factory tools access all 40-80 control modules, revealing problems invisible to basic scanners—problems that will cost you thousands after purchase.
We use a digital paint thickness meter to measure paint depth across every body panel—detecting previous accident repairs, bodywork, and repainting the seller hasn't disclosed.
Factory paint: 90-140 microns
Repainted panels: 200+ microns indicate bodywork/accident repair