I didn't actually go through with the inspection but the beginning process in which they provided with carfax and vehicle history report and any known issues with that model car gave me confidence that they would be thorough during the inspection process. read more

Really great having an inspection done remotely. Gave me a baseline to make sure I was looking at a good vehicle before I drove 200 miles to buy. Ultimately did not buy it but was money well spent. read more

They did a great job inspecting the car and on short notice. They're not cheap but I would recommend them to anyone.

The car inspection service was outstanding. Every detail was thoroughly checked, ensuring everything was in top shape. The staff provided clear explanations, and the pricing was very reasonable. read more

A very thorough inspection and detail report that saved me from buying a car that wasn't worth what was being asked. Great experience.

Excellent inspection with lots of details and Josh answered our follow up questions in a timely manner. They allowed us to confidently buy a car from out of state. read more

Class act... indispensable service when looking to make a long distance purchase from the Portland area. These guys were communicative and provided impeccable service. The inspection was thorough and answered all the questions I had on a potential purchase. The video inspection was worth it's weight in gold. The video in conjunction with the write up let me 'see' a car I couldn't visit in person. Highly recommended. read more

Very thorough, very professional, great value. Wanted to purchase a 2013 Lexus RX350 that had been at the dealership for several weeks, but was concerned something could be wrong with it. Booked an inspection online and got confirmation right a way, followed by a background report of the specific vehicle. The inspection happened on time and I was immediately sent the results. Now I can finalize the purchase with peace of mind that my new car is free of issues. Josh was also able to point out any places on the car that had minor body work done on them, but confirm that there was no structural damage. read more

Honestly, why on earth would someone throw a lot of money on a car without it being inspected first? Is everyone this trusting of the selling party? It may not even be intentional but, maybe they don't even fully know what's going on with the car. It really isn't in the seller's best interests to point out everything wrong with the car. So, why are you not getting your car inspected before buying? I used PDX inspections to purchase a vehicle. It was a great experience. It made me also feel secure knowing that the vehicle I'm buying is fairly solid. There were things Josh noticed that I would have omitted or not bothered to check. Seriously, get a car inspected. Don't take the seller's word! $200 for their premium inspection is totally worth the peace of mind. Look at all the damn horror stories all over Yelp etc about car buying gone wrong. All of that is preventable. I would not buy a car in future without PDX Inspections or someone doing a thorough inspection. So far so good! read more

Josh was hands down perfect! Super detailed report, very clear instructions on what to fix and really professional with being on time and responding on time! Ending up picking up the car because of Josh's inspection and really appreciate his time. Thank you Josh! read more

Booking the inspection was nice and easy on their website, just allow yourself 10mins to fill out all the details. The inspector was very flexible & understanding with my time requirements. They communicated well with expected arrival times so both parties were kept up to date. The inspection report is very detailed (for platinum service) and well presented, super easy to read and pick out any issues. They check so much! They looked at so many things that l would've missed or didn't have the tools to test myself, super happy with the result. Gave me the peace of mind to go ahead with the vehicle purchase. Very happy with the service!! read more

The service at PDXinspections was amazing. Josh was extremely thorough and thoughtful. He gave me quick and concise updates and let me know what he was doing every step of the way. He also ended up noticing surface damage right away and knew that I would consider it a deal breaker. Going even further, he off offered to refund 50%! Huge integrity play! Highly recommended. read more

Josh is the man. He is a Tesla driving Sherlock Holmes Super Hero! The report was amazing.. Super thorough and gave me the confidence I needed to buy an out of state car. Thank you Josh. read more

A Five-star rating that is truly warranted. PDX inspections helped me to achieve peace of mind with my purchase of a high-end car in the Portland area while I was in California. It is a nerve-racking process to invest lots of money into a car that you haven't been able to fiddle with in person. So the first step for anyone in this situation would be to find a third-party inspector who is thorough, knowledgeable, and responsive. PDX was all of that. Josh was very communicative during the whole process and when he did the inspection, I was astounded at how detailed his report was. It was truly impressive. After the report was delivered, I still had a few questions lingering that Josh promptly answered for me. I couldn't imagine that there is any better option in the area than PDX Inspections. It was top notch in all categories. Thanks Josh. read more

This is a review for Daniel @ PDX car inspections. He's a great find! Ive used Daniel for 2 car inspections in the PDX area. First off - hes flexible and communicates well with his customers. I had called other inspection services in the PDX area, and found them to be not as flexible as Daniel. His quality of work is excellent. Dan provided thorough reviews of the vehicles I was interested in, with quite a bit of detail and pictures. While he does provide all the info - he'll also give you a high level and let you know what to worry about and what are minor findings. If you are looking for a high quality, flexible 3rd party inspection service in your area - you should def put Daniel on your short list ... read more

Great service, prompt & communicative. ASE-Certified, too, which the dealership required for a pre-purchase inspection. Thanks! read more

Very impressed with the level of detail we received with our bronze-level report. The inspection noted a couple of deficiencies we overlooked and made us aware customers. They also recommended an excellent mechanic for continued servicing of our vehicle. Definitely recommend using this service prior to negotiations with a dealer. read more

Very convenient and gave me the assurance in purchasing my next vehicle. Told me exactly what was needing to be fixed which helped me with my decision. And they go to wherever the car is which is a plus. Will recommend to others for sure! read more

As a busy single mom who knows almost nothing about cars, performing due diligence on a used car was a very daunting task. Then I happened to stumble across this service, and I'm SO glad that I did. My interaction with PDXinspections was smooth from start to finish. After finding a car I was interested in, I was able to schedule a next-day appointment with Josh through their website. The online booking form was very thorough and even included an area where I could list personal dealbreakers (fluid leaks, cigarette odor, human remains, gypsy curses, etc). Just a few hours after submitting my request, I got an email with the Carfax and Autocheck reports for the car attached. The next morning I was told that they had scheduled the inspection for between 12:45 and 1:15pm and that I would receive the report by 2:45 at the latest. Sure enough, at 2:12pm the report arrived in my email inbox. The report was 4 pages long and quite meticulous. My car only had two very minor issues - so minor, in fact, that I'm sure I wouldn't have noticed them had I tried to inspect it myself. Armed with this information, I was able to feel MUCH more confident in my negotiations with the dealership and also in my decision to proceed with this car purchase. All in all I can't recommend PDXinspections highly enough. For a very reasonable price, they made a very stressful process much easier for me. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. read more

I was looking for a vehicle for work and came across Josh's reviews on Yelp. We gave him a shot and he is now going to be the only person I go to for all future vehicle purchases. He was thorough, timely, a good communicator, and very professional. I have a fairly good working knowledge of automobiles but Josh blew me out of the water with everything he found. I was very impressed. We'll definitely be going back to Josh! read more

I called late on a Sunday evening and the inspection was done by the next day with a comprehensive PDF report in my box. It simply cannot get any better than this! You absolutely have to have a used car inspected and you absolutely MUST use PDXinspections. Thank you Daniel Pacurar for an outstanding inspection that saved me thousands of dollars. read more

I was looking at a 2000 Mercedes 230C last week, and found the PDX Inspections ad on Craigslist. Because he appeared to have good reviews, I decided to set up an appointment with Josh at PDX Inspections. That turned out to be a great idea, and money well spent. Josh was extremely thorough and took his time to do his comprehensive set of checks...even though the weather was cold, wet and miserable. I was impressed with his automotive knowledge, and his unbiased opinions. (He does not care whether you buy the car or not, so you will get the straight scoop from him.) Turns out, he found about $800 worth of maintenance issues that needed to be addressed. With his written report in hand, this allowed me to negotiate $800 off the car price. So in essence, this inspection did not cost me money...it SAVED me $680! I will absolutely use Josh again when I buy another car, and would have no problem recommending him to my friends and family. Getting an inspection like this done prior to buying a used car is a complete no-brainer, and Josh is the guy you want to have do it. read more

This is the first time I have ever written a yelp review. Josh did such a good job that I feel like he really deserved a good review! The inspection report was very thorough and easy to understand. I purchased a Bronze inspection. Josh took the time to make sure that any questions I had were answered during the review of his inspection and he took the time to show me anything that came up on the car. He even gave me estimates for things that may need to be fixed. Josh really went above and beyond when I had a question after the inspection was over. Later that day I took the car to DEQ to make sure it would pass inspection and an issue came up with the car's computer giving a different VIN than what was on the car and paperwork. This freaked me out and nobody (DEQ, the dealership, and Honda mechanics) was able to give me an explanation that made sense or calmed my concern. I emailed Josh and first he apologized for not mentioning this in the report as it was something that he did catch to begin with and gave me a very thorough and reasonable explanation that answered all of my questions. He didn't have to take the time to write me a long email after he had already completed the inspection, but he did and I am very thankful. Some people might not like that it is difficult to reach these guys via phone call (I noticed this in other reviews), but Josh was very responsive via email, so I did not have any issue whatsoever with communicating regarding scheduling and questions. read more

I was beyond happy with Josh's report he did on a 05' Honda Civic I was thinking of purchasing. I felt the owners had taken good care of it and Josh's extremely thorough report only reaffirmed that. In fact the woman who's car I was purchasing was so impressed that she will be using his services when purchasing her new vehicle! Not all of us have friends who are mechanics. This service is awesome! Everyone should use it before purchasing a used car! read more

I used Josh at PDXinspections to check out a car at a dealership who sells rebuilt cars. Though his website is clear that he is not a fan of such cars due to the inherent risk, he was extremely professional and efficient. Because of his promptness, I was able to move forward with the purchase with a clear conscience and know who I can call the next time am buying a used car. read more

My report was a goldmine of information! I am so glad I enlisted the services of PDXinspections. I was car shopping all on my own with no real knowledge of car mechanics and therefore at the mercy of any seller's sales pitch. There is no way in a million years I would have had the tools or knowledge on my own to look a used car over so thoroughly. Their customer service, the report, the decisionmaking support it gave me, and the "ammunition" it provided me for negotiating a sales price are all worth so much more than their fee. read more

I was looking for vehicles in the PDX metro area for a deal and contacted Josh. Turns out, the vehicle I wanted was no longer available so I kept searching, but lucky for me, I stayed in contact with Josh. I found another one I liked and asked him to do the inspection for me. It was reasonably priced, done quickly and near my home, so I had zero inconvenience. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone who wants to deal with someone who is honest, fair, and stays well connected with you along the way. I will definitely be telling my friends and co-workers about PDX Inspections. Being a female who has zero ideas about cars, he easily gained my trust and I knew working with him wouldn't disappoint. read more

After reading reviews on Yelp and elsewhere online I had high expectations of PDXInspections. Josh easily exceeded those expectations I highly recommend his services. The seller was a friend of mine and I wanted a neutral third party to take a look so we could land on a price that was fair. I stopped by towards the end of the inspection and he took the extra time to go over things with me even though he'd already explained them earlier to the seller. Josh found things that the owner wasn't even aware of (cosmetic repaint of original front right fender). Both the seller and I walked away impressed his work and I felt very comfortable paying on the high end of Kelly Blue Book. Josh is a consummate professional & an excellent communicator. He quickly resolved a scheduling miscommunication via email after not reaching me on my cell in a matter of minutes. I've already recommended him to friends and colleagues who are shopping for used cars. read more

I was in the market for a late model BMW station wagon and the car I found was located in Portland, OR. I live in Northern California and was not sure how I was going to make this work. I did not want to buy the car sight unseen so I used Yelp to find a car inspection company. Boy am I glad I found PDX! I was trying to get the inspection done during the holiday period and wasn't sure if it would happen. I sent PDX an email and Josh responded promptly and walked me through the process. Once I booked the inspection online Josh got back to me and we worked to get the dealer to allow Josh to do his inspection. The inspection report I received was detailed and included so much more information than the average report. Even though I did not see the car in person I was completely confident in my decision to buy after going over the report. Thanks to PDX I am the proud owner of a new car. I flew to Portland the day after the inspection, and drove the car home. I wish PDX had this service in the Bay Area. It is truly an indispensible tool when buying a car. read more

Josh was a great help and their vehicle report was incredibly detailed. I'd highly recommend them if you're looking to purchase a used car.

Josh got back to me on a Sunday morning via e-mail, and I was very impressed with how quickly he was able to communicate with me, and that he made time to fit an inspection that was short notice. The report I got from him was really comprehensive, and I was able to not only buy a used car with confidence, but also get the dealership to flush the transmission for me before I took it from the lot. The information Josh provides gives you peace of mind that you're getting a quality car, and it also gives you added information to help with the negotiations. I can't recommend him and his service enough, and his service is worth every penny. read more

In case all the other 5-star reviews weren't enough, here's another one telling you just how good Josh and PDXInspections are! I recently moved to Beaverton and had been scouring the cesspool known as Craigslist for something decent to get around in (at around the $5000-$6000 ballpark). Already knowing the typical telltale signs of ripoffs and shadiness, I found a 2002 Honda Civic with around 120,000 miles. After email contact, conversing over the phone and referencing the name and number on google, it seemed legit enough to meet. After taking the car for a test drive, everything seemed pretty good and I was pretty sold, but since I'm not mechanically inclined, I wanted a professional to look at it first before I went through with the purchase. I went online and immediately found PDXInspections. I had a short time window, but emailed Josh at 10:30 at night on a Sunday to try to set up an appointment for the next day (which already showed FULL on the website). Josh got back to me right away and said he hadn't confirmed all the bookings for the next day and would try to squeeze me in. Sure enough, Josh let me know that it wouldn't be a problem and that he could meet (especially since he said this model car sometimes had head gasket troubles, which would set me back over $1000 to repair). I went with the Bronze Inspection since it was only a $5000 car, but Josh really took his time and tested all the major potential issues. In fact, the head gasket was broken!! He also noticed the Timing Belt had never been replaced (even though the owner told me it had!) which would have been another $500 or so. Overall, Josh saved me from buying a car that while looking good on the outside and currently driving ok, would have required about an extra $2000 in maintenance to get it back up in good condition. Best $89 I ever spent. Excellent service Josh, you went above and beyond. read more

The most amazing car buying experience ever, and it's all because of Josh! Josh went above and beyond to help me with my car search. 100% professional, 100% knowledgeable, 100% thorough, 100% kind! I am absolutely confident in his analysis. I will use his services forever, and forever refer him! Thanks Josh!! read more

My first time buying a CPO car online from out of state. I am on the East Coast and the car was on the West Coast, so it wasn't practical for me to see and test drive the car. I made an appointment with PDX to have the car inspected. I was absolutely shocked when I got the detailed report, at how comprehensive of an inspection they performed and at an amazingly reasonable price. Josh was fantastic and I highly recommend their service! read more

Not only has Josh come up with a much-needed business idea, but he has executed against that idea brilliantly. The reason is not just because of the quality and thoroughness of his work - and it is EXTREMELY thorough - but because of the level of service Josh provides. We bought a 2003 Corolla last week, and the process involved a few key questions that only Josh could answer before and after the purchase. Josh answered those questions in a manner that was responsive, thorough, professional, and gracious. Josh is selling a sense of security and/ or clarity around a big purchase for any person or family, and engaging his expertise to provide it. As we plunked down thousands of dollars for the car last week, we felt confident in our purchase 100% because of Josh's involvement. And that sense of confidence was a function of knowing, through interacting with Josh, that he knows his SH-T....more than any mechanic you might find. His report - which was sent to us so quickly after the inspection - was so thorough, and the specific concerns we had about this particular car were addressed with clarity.When I took the car to a mechanic days after purchase, to have the transmission fluid flushed, per Josh's report, they did their own inspection as part of their service. Not only were they unable to find anything Josh did not - but the items they found were identical to Josh's - fluid change, oil change, etc. They even missed a few things that Josh found. Josh is independent, so his finding things does not benefit him. (One note on that - we asked Josh to recommend a mechanic, and he would not, so he can stay impartial. That's integrity, folks.) Josh's expertise, clarity, professionalism, responsiveness, understanding, patience, and ability to articulate complex details effectively and easily are the reasons we can sleep at night with our decision. Hours before purchase, my wife forwarded an email response from Josh that inspired the final decision to buy the car.She said "I think I love Josh." I said, "I think I do, too." read more

Can't say enough good things about Josh and PDX auto inspections. He is very thorough, analytical and in tune with how cars should perform. His skills allow him to snuff out lemons and sketchy car deals a mile away! read more

I found a used car on Craigslist with suspiciously low miles at a really good price. I have been burned once before on a craigslist car that I didn't have inspected. I found PDXinspections from a Google search. I ordered an inspection online at 11pm after their next day guarantee had passed. Amazingly they were able to fit me in the next day and they put in a lot of effort to get ahold of the car seller. I feel they went above and beyond what another company would do. They replied to my emails promptly. I bought the Gold package, the middle one I think. I was super impressed with what I got. This guy was so thorough and even checked the a/c and heated seats and mirrors with an inferred camera and I got to see the pictures, it was cool! I don't know more about cars than the average person and the information and piece of mind I got from the car report was very much worth the price. I felt much more comfortable buying a used car after reading their inspection report. They emailed the report as soon as it finished so I read it while we rode to meet up with the seller. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I recommend PDXinspections to anyone reading this, I will recommend them to my family and friends and I will definitely use them again! read more

The most important thing you must do before buying a used car is to get it inspected by an expert. While there are tons of great shops that perform pre-purchase inspections, where PDXinspections stands out is in mobility. They will actually go to wherever the seller is keeping the car, rather than you having to take it yourself to a mechanic. This is almost always far more convenient for both the prospective buyer and seller. On top of that, you will get an report in PDF format in your inbox the moment that the inspection is complete. The report is detailed and comes with photos where appropriate, not unlike what you'd get from a home inspector. This is a brilliant business model and it delivers with expertise and excellent service. read more

There is no proper way to say THANK YOU for saving me a major financial mistake. I needed an inspection last minute on a car in Portland as I was traveling from Montana to buy. I decided last minute to get an inspection, and I am so so so so glad I did! Turns out the car I needed inspected had already had an inspection prior, so rather than charge me the full amount, in which I would not have known otherwise, they charged me a much lesser amount for the same, extremely detailed inspection report. They found things I would have never even thought to look for. Highly recommended for any used car purchase and so worth the money! Thanks again guys, saved me big time!!! read more

I'm extremely pleased with going through Josh at PDXInspections. I recently went through him to check out a used car from a private seller. Josh was very quick with responding through email throughout the short process and he immediately gave me the results right after he finished inspecting the vehicle. He found various things that the owner wasn't aware of and his report was very thorough. I particularly like how each problem/concern was highlighted so it was easy to read quickly through what needed to be done with the vehicle. The best thing I like about what Josh does is that he goes onsite to inspect the vehicle, eliminating the time and hassle of taking it into a shop to be looked at. Also, his payment process and scheduling are particularly easy and flexible. This is the first time I have used Josh but it won't be my last. He runs a great service and it's money well-spent. read more