I was considering purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership but as I don't live in the area, I…read morewanted to make sure I had a pre-purchase inspection done. I found Better Car Inspections handles mobile car inspections in Sacramento. I called and Amy picked up right away. She was very pleasant and helpful, and answered my questions about the process. She said they needed about an hour-or-so's notice, but otherwise could book an inspection right away. Very convenient! The pricing was very reasonable, and I opted for paying a little extra for the "Vehicle Value Estimate," which I'm glad I did as it gave me a helpful reference for the dealer's asking price based on the condition of the specific vehicle. Beau was the technician, and he was absolutely awesome! He texted me photos and offered to ask any questions I had. He did a thorough inspection, and really knew what he was doing. The whole process was very efficient and painless, and helped give me a lot of confidence to move forward with the purchase. I'd highly recommend Better Car Inspections!

Highly recommended. I called on short notice to schedule a pre-sale inspection of a car that was…read moreover an hours drive from me. Although the schedule was already full, after hearing my situation the owner Beau managed to accommodate me. He arrived on-time, was respectful of the seller's property, answered all my questions fully and was courteous, professional and efficient throughout. I am so glad that I found and hired him for this important service. Thanks!

I have been bringing my car here since 2016. These guys know their stuff. As a woman,…read more unfortunately, it's hard to find an honest mechanic that won't take advantage of you. I trust these guys hands down. Nemo, Jimmy, Kevin and the rest of the crew are awesome. Highly recommend.

I was able to get an appointment quickly, they were very responsive, and they took care of…read moreeverything I needed. The price was also very reasonable, especially considering how fast and efficient the service was. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend them!

Incredibly friendly and great service! Highly recommended. Very close to downtown so great if you…read morework or live nearby.

I'm from the Bay Area and had a complete brake failure on I-80. My brakes were not fully…read morereassembled at my local mechanics before I left town and the caliper worked loose, causing a brake shoe to fall out and all the brake fluid to leak out. The folks at Jack Dane didn't know me, but couldn't have been more welcoming. They diagnosed the problem within an hour of my arrival, clearly explained the needed repair, performed the repair, and stored my car until I could return. I drove back home with brakes at 100% and confidence in the job being well done. I'll be recommending Jack Dane AS to anyone and everyone who needs service in the greater Sacramento area.

Highly recommend for pre-purchase inspections in the Bay Area!…read moreI found this inspector on Yelp and had a great experience. He arrived at the dealership before me since I was running late, and by the time I got there he was already wrapping up the test drive. Once we sat down, he made sure we had privacy to talk and was completely honest about the vehicle's condition. He walked me through a detailed breakdown sheet covering everything he checked, and flagged one item that concerned him, he suggested I bring it up with the dealership before moving forward. I did, and called him back later that day with what they told me. After hearing the explanation, he confirmed it checked out and gave the vehicle his full stamp of approval as a solid buy. On top of being thorough and honest, he's mobile, reasonably priced, and accepts all forms of payment. Can't ask for more, I highly recommend if you're buying a car in the Bay Area and want peace of mind first.

Eran is the best! If you're not car leaning or knowledgeable, and/or you're hesitant and doubtful…read moreabout moving forward on any used car, you don't have to worry about it and can completely trust SafeBuy and Eran! He's the consummate professional, excellent work ethic, and absolutely knowledgeable and competent. Eran is so awesome and accommodating. He seems ready and eager to work for & with you, and he made himself available as best he could with me. Even though it's clear from his website the area range he covers, and that he's open to go even further (for, in my opinion a small additional charge), he went extra far for me; and furthermore he's always ready seemingly at a moments notice (which won't always be the case, of course, but shows that as long as he's available, he'll jump to work with you [reflective of how awesome service & work ethic he has])! The extra (again, for an small [IMO] additional charge) he was wonderful in considering for me was even as far as a used car dealership in Roseville! Just FYI, for him Gilroy is too far (haha, had to try, because he's awesome and I was desperate for the car, so for him to). And he works hard to make it that his customers don't have to do anything additional, and that he'll take care of it all -- he doesn't expect you to meet him there (although you have the option; he offered/was-open for me to be there to do it with him, but since the dealerships were like 40+ miles out, I opted not to), or to meet with him beforehand, or even afterward; you can correspond and coordinate just text and/or phone. If anything, you just might have to call the dealership and give them a heads up (telling them the time and Eran's name & business). He goes out, takes the car for about an hour, and checks everything. But beyond that (and what I mean about excellent work ethic and consummate professional) is that he documents it all (photos on top of his notes), and he goes in, around, and even under the car and looks at all the nook and cranny of all the car parts & aspects. He took plenty of photos of anything remarkable of the car (dents, paint deterioration, oil/grease stains [underhood of the car], interior issues, etc.). He has a whole form with a checklist that checks ranging from fluids to condition of belts to lights working to hoses to condition of the tires & brakes and the rest; even takes note if there's a spare tire & wheel jack. Of course he hooks up his OBD tool to check for any codes. Then he sends you the report with all of his findings, gives you a call to talk it all over and he gives his impression, then you send payment -- he's really cool about payment and states "however you want to pay"; Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cash, Check, whatever. He gave me the impression that I wanted him to be my own mechanic; so I even asked him. And it's a credit to him to have replied that, to keep professionalism and can't claim exploitation, he doesn't do both (PPI and mechanic). He is on the high end of what you might estim8 ($180; more if you send him outside his normal area/range [I don't believe more than $200]), but I was happy to spend that on him. I'm a novice with cars (general knowledge enough, but not enough to be able to identify whether car parts are in good order and/or would last or not), so I wasn't confident in my ability to buy my first used car. I used him twice (would have been three times, but Gilroy was too far away). In the end, the used car I got has worked great for the last 6 months. And he saved me from buying an amazing car (high end Hyundai; $3k) but in such under-the-hood horrible shape that it would've been 3x the cost of the price just to repair everything -- which is proven when I saw the listing remain for 2 whole months and priced reduced twice down to I believe $2800! After it all, I brought my used car to 2 mechanics after him, and they confirmed 4 out of the 6 concerns he had -- which, granted, it's not like Eran has a car lift and a whole lot of time to thoroughly check as much as a mechanic with a garage would. He mistook cosmetic blemishes on the serpentine belt and the brakes as old age and maybe needing to be replaced -- which didn't end up being the case. But he did get the transmission deficiencies, signs on a certain valve gasket, parking brake, and other aspects right on the mark. I can't say good enough things about him! I was only able to feel confident enough to buy the really old used car that was in my budget because of him. And it's been nothing but a success! 6 months later, after taking care of the issues and potential concerns Eran noted, the car has not given any problems (that could have been foreseen; it still is a really old car so some things are bound to have come up organically) -- proving how much Eran and SafeBuy is really stellar and impeccable! If you're not the best with cars, you can absolutely trust Eran and SafeBuy; as much as you can trust his willingness, commitment, integrity, experience.

Great service and great people! If you're looking for a reliable, HONEST mechanic, look no further…read more Phil and his team are dependable and reliable, and I know that when I need to have my son's car or mine serviced, I'll be dealt with honestly and in a forthright manner. My first repair experience with these fine folks was in December of last year when my son's car (purchased used/that he only had for 7 months) had to be serviced. Phil noticed an issue with the gasket cover/leaking and advised me that this is something that the dealer would handle as it was under warranty. He had even called the dealership and explained to them what was happening and advised me as what to do next/where to go As a woman who is not well versed in the world of auto repair, I appreciated Phil's knowledge and help. I wouldn't trust my vehicles to anyone else but Phil and his team at Made In America/Made In Japan!

Always an honest review of what needs to be done when we take our cars there. Great customer…read moreservice and always an honest price. You just don't get that in one place anymore. We won't take our cars to anyone else!

I'm glad I can echo the stellar experiences Steele's other clients noted here...he exceeded my…read moreexpectations! I have had other experiences with run-of-the-mill mechanics but found their work incomplete or flawed. Not so with Steele! He was happy to assess a late model Jaguar, and on a day's notice! He set up the appointment with the seller, reported even the smallest issues, test drove the car, uploaded 367 photos for me to see and provided a verbal report that helped me make a decision sight unseen! Besides being extremely thorough, and highly communicative, Steele is a helluva nice guy! Payment on the website is quick and easy, and his service is a GREAT value. Steele has loads of experience with salvaged vehicles and knows what to look for. Professional, trustworthy, and personable, what more could a finnicky buyer want? I've read good things about his team as well. Save yourself a possible bad decision and future headache. Go to www.usedcarconfidence.com and make an appointment! Thank YOU, Steele, I'll be calling again in the future!

Review part 1: I found used car confidence on Craigslist. I was a little skeptical as the rep I…read moretexted, Steele, did not have direct references or a Yelp review. There were some brief testimonies on their site, but that was all I could find. I took a chance and I am so glad I did. I am already ordering their service again. Steele is a great communicator. He kept me informed of each step of the process. In the end, I received a report reminiscent of a home inspection, but for a used vehicle. There were well over 100 images highlighting every concern or feature he found. Before receiving the final documents, Steele called me to give me an oral overview (his opinion on the value and issues) which helped me immediately make a decision on whether to move forward on the purchase of the used truck. His experience shows through- his attention to detail is second to none. I don't know much about cars, but I suspect that even if I did, I would never have seen what Steele was able to see. He is the Sherlock Holmes of auto inspectors. Bottom line: if you do not use WWW.usedcarconfidence.com, you run the risk of inheriting someone else's problem. What you don't SEE they will! Unless you are buying the car from your mom or it comes with a smoking hot warranty, hire someone who knows what to look for. This company definitely knows what to look for. I will try to add a part 2 if needed after this next group of inspections. Thanks for reading.

We retained Expert Automotive Services to do a pre-purchase inspection of a used car that we had…read moreselected at Hertz car sales in Sacramento. The business owner, Charles, made an afternoon appointment and met us at the Hertz car sales lot right on time. His inspection took just over an hour and when it was done, Charles explained his findings to us. It was clear to us that Charles has deep automotive expertise - plus he is an excellent communicator, patiently answering all of our questions. In the end we had a list of issues to present to Hertz, and their standard sales contract was amended to require Hertz to address/resolve these issues before our car is delivered in the next day or two. By the time we got home Charles had emailed us a 6 page written report for our records. In addition, the fee he charged was very reasonable. I had received other quotes that were $10 and $20 higher, and they required you to take the car to their location. Having a mobile inspection service made the logistics so much easier. Bottom line - we highly recommend this business. It was great to have an automotive expert looking out for our best interests when buying a used car.

From the owner: Mobile Used Car Inspections to your location. Take the risk out of buying your next vehicle by…read morehaving a Master Certified Mechanic with 35 years experience be on your side. Somone Who Cares.

At first I was definitely a little skeptical since there were no reviews, and I've been scammed…read morebefore so I was kinda nervous But honestly, it worked out great. Richard (the owner and mechanic) was super responsive to my calls and texts, even on the weekend. He went and picked up all the parts from the dealer and then came straight to my house to do the work. I had my thermostat, thermostat housing, and water pump replaced all in one go. With kids and work, taking my car into a shop is always a pain, so having him come to me was a huge plus. His prices were about the same or cheaper than other quotes I got, which was awesome because it's basically like DoorDash for a mechanic--except he doesn't upcharge just for bringing the service to you. You can tell he really cares about doing quality work too--he even spent extra time cleaning up all the old oil and grease. No waiting rooms, no rides back and forth, just easy and stress-free. Overall, the service was professional, convenient, and affordable. You can tell Richard really enjoys what he does and takes pride in his work. Would definitely recommend!

Rick is a trustworthy dude! He was super professional,…read morepunctual, friendly and super communicative. After messaging back and forth He came out to give us a diagnostic / dye test and was able to figure out the issue. The longest wait was the day it took to order the part. He also explained stuff to us and showed us the trouble area, i dont typically like to hover but it was super nice to actually be shown what was going on. He was able to squeeze us in and got us back on the road by monday. We are beyond grateful for finding him! We will for sure be using his services from here on out. I'd recommend his services to anyone. Thanks rick!

Called this number dude sounded asleep and bother that I called for smog then ask is your check…read moreengine light on I said no he proceeds to say I only do the bad ones 916-504-0196very rude service

Shady shady shady went there for a brake inspection and they looked at cloudy lenses and never…read more actually did a brake check. I paid a lot more and somehow they issued a certificate. I looked up what a real CA brake and light check for DMV was and it never happened.... STAY AWAY unless you want to get scammed......