A sample inspection report
This is what lands in your inbox the same day I see the car: the verdict up front, then every finding in plain language with what it should cost to fix.
Vehicle
2019 Honda Civic LX
VIN
2HGFC2F59KH••••••
Mileage
78,400 km
Inspection date
August 24, 2026
Overall assessment
BUY WITH CAUTIONA sound car overall with no structural or safety problems. There are four items worth knowing about before you agree on a price — none of them are deal-breakers, but together they are worth real money at the negotiating table.
Findings
Brakes
MINOREst. $150–250Front pads at roughly 30% remaining. Not urgent, but budget for a replacement within the next several months.
Body/Paint
MINOREst. $200–350Small stone-chip repaint on the rear bumper, consistent with normal wear, not accident-related.
Undercarriage
MODERATEEst. $0 now / $300–500 if it progressesSurface rust on the rear subframe. Not structural today, but worth monitoring — could become a bigger job if untreated.
Tires
MINOREst. $400–600 when replacedRear tires are matched but at roughly 40% tread. Fine for now.
This is fictional example content shown for illustration only — it is not a real customer's report, and the vehicle and VIN are made up.
No guarantee of future vehicle condition.