Pre-purchase car inspection in Newmarket
Straightrac is based in Newmarket. Whether the car is on a lot on Yonge Street or in a driveway in Stonehaven, William comes to it.
The inspection comes to the car.
Newmarket is home for Straightrac, so an inspection here is the shortest trip William makes. Tell us where the car is and when the seller can have it there. A dealership on Yonge Street or Davis Drive, a private sale in Glenway or Stonehaven, a car parked at the GO station lot.
Home town, so Newmarket is where he has the most room to move on timing. Give us the window the seller can offer and he will work to it.
You have the report the same day. Call him once you have read it. Most buyers want the same two things: what to fix first, and when to walk away.
Find the car and book. We do the rest.
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Find the car
At a dealership or a private seller, anywhere in York Region and the GTA.
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Book the inspection
Online or by phone. Tell us where the car is and when it can be seen. Most inspections happen within 12 to 24 hours of booking.
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Get the report
You receive the Buyer Report within 45 minutes of the inspection finishing. Call William and he'll go through it with you before you decide.
What an inspection costs.
Every package includes the full Straightrac Buyer Report and a vehicle history report on the car.
Standard PPI
For most cars, SUVs and pickups.
- Full mechanical, body and interior inspection
- OBD engine scan, battery test and road test
- The Buyer Report, with 40 to 60 photographs
Enhanced PPI
Standard, plus a deeper electronic check.
- Everything in Standard
- Extended diagnostics beyond the engine computer
- A more detailed write-up of what the scan found
Premium / luxury PPI
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Range Rover and other high-value cars.
- Everything in Enhanced
- Comprehensive diagnostic scan of every module
- Cold-start check, added photographs and a written diagnostic report
- Travel outside the GTA$25 to $75
- Same-day or emergency appointment+$50
- All prices+ HST
Buying a used car in Newmarket
Newmarket has a long run of dealerships along Yonge Street, more on Davis Drive, and private sellers in every subdivision from Woodland Hill to Copper Hills. That is a lot of choice inside one town. From the curb, none of it tells you which car has had a door resprayed or a subframe that has started to rust.
Ontario's own guidance to used-car buyers is to get an independent inspection before you pay. The report is yours to use in the negotiation, and the seller doesn't get a copy.
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Inspected by a licensed 310S mechanic.
William (Bill) Nolevski has been a licensed Automotive Service Technician since 2004, Red Seal endorsed. He comes to the car in Newmarket himself and writes the report himself.
Commonly asked questions.
Is this a safety certificate?
No. A safety standards certificate confirms that the vehicle met the minimum safety standards on the date it was issued, and it's what lets the car be plated. A pre-purchase inspection covers the whole car: what's worn, what's been repaired, what the computer has logged, and what condition every system is in. Most buyers want both.
Do I need to be there?
No. If the inspection is paid in advance, William goes on his own. You're welcome to come along, and it can be helpful, because he'll show you what he's finding as he works. Either way you get the report and a call to go through it.
How soon can you come, and when do I get the report?
Most inspections happen within 12 to 24 hours of booking, depending on the schedule; same-day is $50 extra. You receive the Buyer Report within 45 minutes of the inspection finishing, pending payment.
What does the seller need to have ready?
The vehicle ownership and a working key. William checks the VIN on the ownership against the VIN on the car before he starts, so the inspection requires it. He'll also ask whether there are two working keys. Mention both to the seller when you agree on a time.
Found a car? Have it inspected before you buy it.
Tell us where the car is and when it can be seen. You'll have the report the same day it's inspected.