Pre-purchase car inspection in Vaughan
Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill, Concord, Kleinburg. William comes to the car, on the lot or in the driveway.
Anywhere in Vaughan, at the car.
Vaughan is big, and its car market is spread along Highway 7, Jane Street and Weston Road, with private sellers in every neighbourhood from Woodbridge to Maple. William comes to the address you give us, at a time the seller can meet, and the price is the same anywhere in the city.
Vaughan is big enough that two cars on your shortlist can be half an hour apart. Seeing more than one? Book them together and he will plan the route.
You have the Buyer Report before you decide, with a photograph against every finding.
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 Vaughan
Vaughan has a lot of independent used-car lots alongside the franchise dealers, and the quality varies more than the prices do. An independent inspection is how you tell a well-sourced car from an auction car with a fresh detail.
Woodbridge and Kleinburg are also where a lot of the region's luxury and performance cars get sold privately. For a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche or Range Rover, the Premium package adds the comprehensive diagnostic scan. It reads every module in the car and shows whether codes have recently been cleared.
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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 Vaughan 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.