I found this company by a simple google, and I'm happy they popped up instantly. After reading the Yelp reviews, I knew I had to hire them. Mike responded same day via email. I had purchased a car from an online site and needed a "lemon check" within 7 days. Mike gave me his quote and made an appointment with me well within that time range. He texted updates as he got close to my home. He goes wherever you tell him the vehicle is located. Mike was very professional and polite. He explained his entire process before doing anything. When he was done checking over my new wheels, Mike explained his findings and answered all my questions. He is very thorough and emails you pictures of the car (inside and out), as well as a spreadsheet indicating everything good and (possibly) not so good going on with that vehicle. When I write "thorough," that is an understatement. Mike ensures that you know every detail about your vehicle. After all of the information I received verbally and via the detailed email information he sent, I felt really comfortable about my new used car. I highly recommend this business! read more

I contacted Mike on a Monday afternoon about scheduling an inspection and he was able to do the inspection Tuesday and I got my report Wednesday morning! The inspection report is meticulous and very detailed. The photos he provides are many and have amazing quality and accurately depicts the vehicle's condition. I don't think there is anyone else in the DFW area that can beat his price and the value it has! If you need a pre purchase car inspection in the DFW area, Used Car Detectives is the place to hire! read more

I purchased a restomod 6 months ago. I live far away and couldn't inspect the car personally so I hired this company. If you want a basic inspection they would be fine for looking at paint and wheels and such. After receiving the car and driving it for a few months it broke down. The mechanic who looked a little deeper found many issues with the car that were never revealed by the inspection. Basically the engine could lock up at any time so it isn't really safe to drive. The transmission shifts very sloppy severely limiting power output (claimed to be 800hp). The brake line is being pinched and can only be fixed by raising suspension. The battery wasn't secure and if it fell over the car could've caught fire. So now I have to sell the car at a huge loss. And this was a 220k restomod. Not something cheap you would expect to get and immediately have to dump thousands of dollars in. So they will kick the wheels and give it a spin but this company doesn't do much more than an average joe could. read more

I found Mike researching mobile mechanics as I needed a pre-purchase inspection for 2010 Toyota Tundra. I found their website http://www.usedcardetectives.com/ to have all the info I needed to understand the services. I called and spoke to Mike who scheduled a appt and arrived on the scene to perform a thorough inspection. He took over 1 hour to inspect and drive truck. I got a detailed report via email which details items that needed attention. Mike was in constant communication during entire process. I felt his pricing was inline or below competitors in the area. I will definitely recommend company and will be using service again soon. read more

Purchasing a car from 300+ miles away is stressful, not being able to lay eyes on the vehicle yourself. Using Mike @ Used Car Detectives was honestly better than being able to inspect the vehicle myself. He was extremely thorough and actually checked things I would not have thought to. I would highly recommend using Mike, even if you are local to the area, he will provide peace of mind knowing you're making a good buying decision. read more

Hi, have asked Mike to carry out a PPI on a classic Porsche 911 and he was able to do it in a couple of days with a very comprehensive PPI and 130 pictures of the car everything is checked and well documented . after scrutinizing the report on my side , we exchange emails to discuss about the good ones and bad ones and get more details and tips about repairs to do or to keep as is . i can only recommend Mike for those willing to get a PPI before checking or buying a car without seeing it Good value for money read more

I just hired mike to inspect a 1965 GTO... I was very impressed and it was money well spent. He fully understands classic cars and knows what to look for. He identified the issues and provided me with a great understanding of what the potential issues were and how they may be fixed... I think the best thing that mike did was provide me a clear understanding of the severity of the issue. He was clear about what items were a big deal and the ones that weren't. The report he provided was very detailed and best of all were the 70 pictures he took and identified... This was money very well spent. If you intend to buy a classic car in his service area. Do yourself a favor and hire him to do an inspection. THe price was fair and the report was outstanding. read more

I was buying a car in Dallas but live 3 hours away and did not want to make the trip unless I knew the vehicle was in good shape. I called Mike out of the blue (based on Yelp reviews), left him a VM, and heard back from him within a couple of hours. Mike then contacted the used car dealer directly, arranged an appointment for the day after we spoke, and sent me a full report including pictures by the end of the day. He way exceeded my expectations, not to mention provided me fodder to further negotiate the price. Well worth the fee! read more

Provided a ton of detailed photos and descriptions and was overall great to work with.

Highly recommend using. I was going to purchase a vehicle from TX, I live in NM was unable to go look in person. Mike provided a detailed report and pictures that showed things the dealer had not disclosed to me. This help greatly in my decision. Weather buying in town or out of state always get a pre-purchase inspection from professionals like the Used Car Detectives. read more

Mike is fantastic. I found him on the web randomly and called him from Los Angeles to have a look at a truck in Mansfield, Texas. He answered his phone when I called at 7PM local time, and immediately scheduled the inspection. He was very thorough and takes the time to explain every issue he finds. The report was extensive and he sent it to me the evening of the inspection. He even went out of his way to get the inspection done a day earlier than planned. He works 12 hours/day and I respect that work ethic. I was fortunate to find Mike and would recommend him to anyone for any car inspection. I wish he lived in Los Angeles!! Thank you Mike. Keep up the great work. read more

I located my dream car in Fort Worth, Texas at a local Jaguar dealership. Being in Los Angeles, I was very nervous how to proceed. Of course I was told the car was immaculate and in perfect condition, but who really knows the integerity of a salesperson/dealership. I spoke to several Fort Worth auto repair shops that do pre-purcahse inspections (found on Yelp!!) but they only did inspections if you brought the vehcile to them. Since the car was at the dealership, I had to find a mobile inspector. One of the garages recommended Used Car Detectives. After a little internet research, I decided to give them a call. I could not have been more pleased. First of all, the price quoted and actually charged was about 40% less than others quoted on the internet. Secondly, time being of the essence, they agreed to inspect the vehicle the very next day. Sure enough, they showed up on time and did the inspection, created the report along with dozens of pictures within 4 hours of the inspection, and had both an oral and written recommendation by the afternoon. What I really liked was the following: 1. Not only were they nice to deal with, they gave me sage advice not to make an offer on the car until I had recieved the report to see if the offer should be lower and backed up by problems found during inspection. My intital thought was to make an offer contingent on the inspection. If it was accepted, then incur the cost of inspection which in retrospect would had me wedded to a purchase price. 2. While the inspection was incrediably detailed, I was shocked to see that the inspector actually found that the vanity light in the driver side visor was not working. Wow!!! The dealer was so embarrassed that they agreed to fix it for free. This repair alone would have cost more than the inspection fee. 3. The inspector took extra pictures of the underneath of the front end of the vehicle from all angles because he knew I was going to have a car carrier bring the car to Los Angeles and he wanted to makes sure that if the transportation company damaged the car with its hooks that we could prove the damage was not there prior. This is something I would not have thought of doing. 1. I could write more, but I think you get the picture. read more

I had the opportunity speak with Mike who was incredibly professional and displayed a high level of knowledge regarding use car inspections. He set up a time to go and view the car, but the vehicle sold within 24 hours of setting up the appointment. He was unable to view the car, but did do research. He did not charge me for his time. He seemed incredibly knowledgeable over the phone and I intend to use them on any future use car purchase in the DFW Metroplex. Could not ask for better experience. read more

I hired Mike to inspect a Range Rover for me. He exceeded my expectations by doing research on the car in addition to performing the inspection. This service is a great value and I highly recommend Mike. He has a lot of auto body experience and inspected the chassis in detail with tons of photos. Mike even called me at 9:30 PM to go over the results. Turns out the vehicle had a pretty substantial wreck and not just paintwork. He wanted to make sure I know everything before placing a deposit. Thanks Mike! read more