Know the car before you own the problem.
A buyer-focused inspection combines a physical condition check, diagnostic scan, photos, vehicle-history information, planning estimates, and clear next steps before you commit to the vehicle.
Pricing
Standard Pre-Purchase Inspection — $300
The standard inspection covers one vehicle and one appointment at an approved location, including a physical condition inspection, diagnostic scan, photos, buyer-focused digital report, repair and maintenance planning estimates, one paid vehicle-history report, a road test when permitted and safe, and travel within the regular service area.
Price shown before applicable taxes. A $100 down payment is required to reserve the inspection. The remaining balance is due before the completed report is released.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Pre-Purchase InspectionOne vehicle and one approved-location appointment | $300 |
| Reservation Down PaymentRequired to reserve the inspection | $100 |
| Paid Vehicle-History ReportOne third-party report; provider data may be incomplete | Included |
What's covered
Pre-Purchase Inspection services we perform on-site
Vehicle Identity and History
VIN and vehicle identity checks plus one paid vehicle-history report with available accident, title, odometer, ownership, registration, service-history, and recall information.
Exterior, Body, and Structure
Visible body panels, paint, glass, corrosion, tires, lighting, underbody access, and signs of prior damage or repair that can be observed without teardown.
Engine and Cooling System
Visible fluid condition and leaks, belts, hoses, mounts, cooling components, operating condition, and accessible signs of maintenance or repair needs.
Transmission and Driveline
Accessible fluid and leak checks, mounts, axles, joints, and operating observations when the vehicle can be safely inspected and driven.
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Tires
Visible wear, damage, looseness, tire condition, and related safety concerns documented as immediate, soon, monitor, or routine maintenance.
Electrical Systems, Interior, Scan, and Road Test
Controls, accessories, warning indicators, scan results, interior condition, and a road test only when permission, registration, insurance, vehicle condition, weather, roads, and location allow.
“I hired Grease Nomads for a pre-purchase inspection. Even after I paid in full, Z continued contacting the dealership to investigate a possible odometer rollback. I ultimately walked away from the car and would absolutely use Grease Nomads again.”
FAQ
Common questions
Anything else? Call or text 224-652-7264 - scheduled service is available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
What is included in the $300 inspection?
The standard service includes one vehicle, one approved-location appointment, a physical inspection, diagnostic scan, photos, buyer-focused digital report, repair and maintenance planning estimates, one paid vehicle-history report, a road test when permitted and safe, and travel within the regular service area.
When is a road test performed?
A road test is completed only with permission when the vehicle is legally registered, insured, appears safe, weather and roads allow, the location permits it, and the technician determines operation is appropriate. If no road test occurs, the report documents that limitation.
How should I use the history report and planning estimates?
The included paid history report may contain available accident, title, odometer, ownership, registration, service, and recall data, but third-party records may be incomplete. Repair figures use Grease Nomads pricing when work fits the mobile model and clearly labeled outside-shop ranges when it does not. All figures are planning estimates and may change after further diagnosis, teardown, parts selection, or shop evaluation.
What are the inspection and payment limitations?
A pre-purchase inspection cannot guarantee detection of every hidden, intermittent, internal, electrical, collision, title, odometer, fraud, prior-repair, concealed, or future concern. A $100 down payment reserves the appointment, and the remaining balance is due before the report is released. Inspections may be arranged at dealerships or private-seller locations with approval and suitable access.
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Give yourself better information before the sale. Grease Nomads documents what can be observed, what deserves attention, and which costs should be part of the buying decision.