Book pre-purchase inspection at a clear price up front. Used-car check before you buy. Vetted local pros, fast matching, and protection until the job's done.
$150upfront price
The price you see is the price you pay
$4.99 booking fee — waived with Genie Plus
No hidden “protection” or service surcharges
Paid securely when you book — held until you approve the finished job
Plus sales tax for your province. Price for a standard job — if yours is bigger, your pro shows the change in the app first.
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Pre-purchase inspection
Upfront price$150
Money held until you approve✓
Vetted local pro✓
Upfront price
Pre-purchase vehicle inspection — a used car you're considering thoroughly inspected by a technician — so you buy with confidence and avoid costly surprises.
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What's included
Mechanical and safety inspection
Fluids, brakes, suspension and tires
Diagnostic scan for hidden faults
Rust and body assessment
Test-drive evaluation
Written report with findings
How booking pre-purchase inspection works
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Pre-purchase inspection · what's included
✓Mechanical and safety inspection
✓Fluids, brakes, suspension and tires
✓Diagnostic scan for hidden faults
✓Rust and body assessment
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🔁 Backup pro on standby if anyone cancels
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Done — you approve
✅ Completed checklist
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✅ Approve & release payment
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Pick pre-purchase inspection & see what's included
Each pre-purchase inspection service spells out exactly what's included before you book.
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Upfront price — paid into escrow
You see the full price before you book, then your payment is held safely in escrow until you approve.
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Vetted pro — re-matched fast if anyone cancels
Background-checked, with status updates and chat in the app — and another vetted pro matched fast if anyone cancels.
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You approve before anyone's paid
Photos and a checklist are uploaded on completion. You review, approve, and only then is escrow released.
Best practices — getting pre-purchase inspection done right
Know what good looks like before you book:
Inspect before you buy any used car — it pays for itself
Use the findings to negotiate or walk away
Check for accident history alongside the inspection
Don't rely only on the seller's word
Why it's worth it
Avoid buying someone else's expensive problem
Negotiating leverage on real issues
Peace of mind on a big purchase
Independent, unbiased assessment
Pre-purchase inspection: $150 upfront
That’s the price you pay (plus sales tax for your province) — book a vetted local pro in minutes.
Sign in and Genie matches you with the nearest top-rated, verified pro and shows your price before you book. On the day your pro checks in, completes the work to the agreed scope, and shares completion photos where it makes sense — then you review and approve.
How to prepare
Park somewhere accessible with a little room to work around the car
Remove personal items from the areas being serviced
Have your keys and any relevant details ready
Note any specific issues or spots to focus on
Every mobile car care pro on Genie is background-checked and reviewed — and you'll see your price the moment you sign in.
Why choose Genie
An upfront price before you book — no quotes lottery, no surprise minimums
Identity-verified, reviewed pros — licensed & insured where the trade requires it
Payment held in escrow until you approve — backed by the Genie Protection Fund
Real-time matching and another vetted pro matched fast if yours cancels if anyone cancels
Members skip booking fees and earn Genie Rewards on every job
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Products & services from vetted partners that pair with this job. Genie may earn a commission — it never changes your price.
How much does pre-purchase inspection cost with Genie?
Genie shows a clear, upfront or firmly assessed price for pre-purchase inspection before you book — based on the job details and photos you share — so there are no surprises when a licensed pro arrives.
How quickly can I get pre-purchase inspection?
Many pre-purchase inspection jobs can be booked same-day or next-day. Genie alerts vetted pros near you right away and re-opens your job to other pros fast if anyone cancels.
Are Genie's mobile car care pros vetted?
Every Genie pro is identity-verified with reviews from real, completed jobs, and for mobile car care we require valid licensing and insurance before a pro can take work. You see ratings and past work up front.
What if I'm not happy with the pre-purchase inspection job?
Your payment is held securely and only released when you confirm the pre-purchase inspection job is done to your satisfaction. Workmanship is warrantied, and support is a tap away if anything's off.
Does the mobile car care pro come to me?
Yes — Genie's mobile techs come to your home or driveway for pre-purchase inspection, so you skip the shop and the wait.
Book pre-purchase inspection today
Price: $150 upfront — book a vetted pro, protected until you approve.
Pre-purchase inspection