A pre-purchase inspection in Orlando is the cheapest insurance on a used car. Private-party Facebook listings and dealer lots both hide things. We meet the car where it sits and write down what the photos did not show.
$120. That is it.
A PPI is the cheapest insurance on a used car. We fill out the FD Auto sheet on the car: exterior, underhood fluids, interior, the road test when the seller allows it, tires, brakes and steering, the scan, and undercarriage leaks.
You get the same sheet every customer gets. Each line is OK, needs attention, or not applicable. The summary is one of four: no major concerns, maintenance recommended, further diagnosis, or a major concern.
How it works
Mobile car inspection in Orlando
01
Send the listing
Text the Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or dealer link, or the stock number. Tell us where the car sits.
02
We meet the car
Driveway, dealer lot, or parking lot. Usually the same day or the next day, including evenings and weekends.
03
Report on the spot
The FD Auto sheet, marked on the spot. OK, ATTN, or N/A on every line, plus the inspection summary, before we leave.
What we check
Pre-purchase vehicle inspection
This is the sheet every customer gets. Each line is marked OK for pass, ATTN for needs attention, or N/A. If the seller will not allow a road test, those lines are N/A and the summary says so. Download the blank sheet. The buyer’s version of what to expect is the FD Auto Solutions Official used car inspection checklist.
The report
What you leave with
Same form every time. Blank here so you can see the lines. Yours gets marked on the car.
Pre-purchase
Vehicle inspection
Mobile auto repair | Central Florida
Customer:
Date:
Mileage:
Year / Make / Model:
VIN:
Seller / Dealer:
Asking price:
Stock #:
Mark each item: OK = Pass · ATTN = Needs attention · N/A = Not applicable
Exterior / body
- Body panels / paint / prior repair signsOK ATTN N/A
- Rust / corrosion / underbody damageOK ATTN N/A
- Windshield / windows / mirrorsOK ATTN N/A
- Headlights / brake / turn / marker lightsOK ATTN N/A
- Wipers / washersOK ATTN N/A
- Doors / hood / trunk / liftgate operationOK ATTN N/A
Underhood / fluids
- Engine oil level / condition / leaksOK ATTN N/A
- Coolant level / condition / visible leaksOK ATTN N/A
- Brake fluid level / conditionOK ATTN N/A
- Transmission fluid / leaks (if serviceable)OK ATTN N/A
- Power steering fluid / leaks (if applicable)OK ATTN N/A
- Belts / hoses / mounts visual conditionOK ATTN N/A
- Battery / terminals / charging voltageOK ATTN N/A
Interior / electrical
- Warning lights / bulb checkOK ATTN N/A
- A/C temperature / heater operationOK ATTN N/A
- Windows / locks / mirrors / seatsOK ATTN N/A
- Horn / interior lighting / outletsOK ATTN N/A
- Seat belts / visible SRS concernsOK ATTN N/A
- Infotainment / camera / basic controlsOK ATTN N/A
Road test
- Cold / warm start qualityOK ATTN N/A
- Idle quality / abnormal engine noiseOK ATTN N/A
- Acceleration / engine performanceOK ATTN N/A
- Transmission shift qualityOK ATTN N/A
- Brake operation / pedal feelOK ATTN N/A
- Steering tracking / vibrationOK ATTN N/A
- Suspension noise / ride qualityOK ATTN N/A
- Cruise / driver-assist basic function (if equipped)OK ATTN N/A
Tires / wheels
- Tire tread depth & even wearOK ATTN N/A
- Tire age / cracking / damageOK ATTN N/A
- Matching tire sizes / typeOK ATTN N/A
- Wheels / rims for bends or damageOK ATTN N/A
- TPMS warning / tire pressuresOK ATTN N/A
- Spare tire / inflator kit / jackOK ATTN N/A
Brakes / steering / suspension
- Brake pad / rotor conditionOK ATTN N/A
- Brake fluid leaks / hoses / linesOK ATTN N/A
- Wheel bearing play / noiseOK ATTN N/A
- Ball joints / tie rods / control armsOK ATTN N/A
- Shocks / struts / springsOK ATTN N/A
- CV axles / boots / driveshaftOK ATTN N/A
- Steering operation / abnormal playOK ATTN N/A
Scan / diagnostic check
- Full-system scan performedOK ATTN N/A
- Engine / transmission DTCsOK ATTN N/A
- ABS / SRS / body module DTCsOK ATTN N/A
- Readiness monitors / recently cleared codesOK ATTN N/A
- Live data concerns observedOK ATTN N/A
- VIN / module communication checkOK ATTN N/A
Leaks / undercarriage
- Engine oil leakageOK ATTN N/A
- Coolant leakageOK ATTN N/A
- Transmission / transfer case leakageOK ATTN N/A
- Differential / axle leakageOK ATTN N/A
- Exhaust damage / leaks / excessive corrosionOK ATTN N/A
- Frame / subframe / impact damageOK ATTN N/A
Inspection summary
- No major concerns observed
- Maintenance / minor repairs recommended
- Further diagnosis recommended
- Major concern(s)
Technician notes / recommended repairs:
FD AUTO SOLUTIONS
(407) 459-6024 · fdautosolutions.com · $120 flat
This inspection is a visual and operational assessment of accessible components at the time of inspection. It is not a guarantee of future reliability and may not include concealed, intermittent, or disassembled component defects.
Who it is for
Used car inspection near me, without the waiting room
Facebook Marketplace and private sellers
Send the Marketplace, Craigslist, or OfferUp link. We meet the car at the seller’s house or a parking lot and fill out this same sheet.
Buying from out of state
Text the listing. We are the person on the car in the Orlando area. You get this sheet the same visit, before the money goes out.
EVs and hybrids
The same sheet. Warning lights, A/C, underbody, and the scan of what the tool can read. If a line does not apply, it is marked N/A.
European and nicer used cars
The inspection is the same $120 sheet.
Rideshare and delivery cars
A $120 look with this sheet before you buy the next Camry or Odyssey, instead of inheriting the last owner's repairs.
First car, UCF, or a snowbird winter
Same sheet, same visit. OK, ATTN, or N/A on every line, then the summary at the bottom.
Why this price
What $120 gets you
- The full FD inspection sheet filled out on the car.
- The computer scan.
- The written summary before we leave.
- You talk to the mechanic who looked at the car.
Google reviews
5.0 from 14 Google reviews
5 stars
Very high integrity person, excellent Mechanic, truly looks out for you, his customer, the buyer!! His approach to my situation, a used car was clever & very thorough. Thank goodness for what he discovered - I avoided a real big mess👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
5 stars
Felipe was absolutely amazing! He came to my house and fixed my Infiniti Q50. He was very professional, responsible, knowledgeable, and organized from start to finish. He arrived prepared, explained everything clearly, and did excellent work. I highly recommend him 100%—if you need a reliable mechanic, Felipe is the one to call!
5 stars
Did an amazing job. Grew up in a family of mechanics and would work on my own car. Times tight and don’t trust anyone with my vehicles, but working with these guys gave me the confidence there would no lack of expertise. Amazing communication with videos sent of pre work, during work, and post work. Will continue to use these guys anytime needed and have already sent multiple friends their way! TLDR : 10/10 would recommend !
Where we come
Pre-purchase inspection across the Orlando area
The car can be in a driveway, a dealer lot, or a parking lot. $120 is the inspection inside this area. Farther out, call and we will say yes or no before you book.
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Questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
$120 flat. That is this inspection sheet, the scan, and the summary. There is no upsell on the inspection itself. If you later want a repair, that is a separate quote you approve first.
How fast can you get there?
Same day or next day when the book is open. Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by appointment, including evenings and weekends. The report is in your hands before we leave.
Do you inspect EVs and hybrids?
Yes. We look at the cooling, the charge port, the warning lights, and the underbody, and we scan what a standard tool can read. If the car needs a brand-specific tool we do not carry, the report says so.
Do you inspect at dealerships?
Usually yes. Tell the seller we are coming. The report is yours. You decide what to share and whether to renegotiate.
Can you inspect a car I am buying from out of state?
Yes. Text the listing or the dealer stock number. We are your eyes on the car in the Orlando area while you are somewhere else. You get the report the same visit, before you send the money.
What if the seller will not allow an inspection?
That is an answer. A seller who will not allow a $120 inspection is telling you something. We will not sneak onto a property. If they say no, do not send the money.
Do you check for flood damage?
The sheet marks rust, corrosion, underbody damage, and frame, subframe, or impact damage. It is a visual and operational inspection of what we can reach. It is not a guarantee, and it does not include parts we would have to take apart.
What if the lot will not allow a test drive?
We still do the visual inspection, the undercar, the fluids, and the scan. The report marks the test drive as not done. A car that was not driven is not a pass.
What payment do you take?
Cash, major cards, and digital wallets. Payment is due when the inspection is done.
What is the service area?
Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, Windermere, Winter Garden, Clermont, Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, and Apopka. $120 is the inspection inside that area. Farther out, call (407) 459-6024 and we will say yes or no before you book.