Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in the Algarve
From Faro to Portimão, Albufeira and Lagos, the Algarve market is full of expat-owned cars and small stands catering to newcomers — convenient, but with the widest quality spread in the country. We inspect along the whole coast for buyers who want facts before money changes hands.
Algarve inspections are typically scheduled within a few days. Choosing between several cars along the coast? We can cover Faro, Albufeira and Portimão in a single day.
Honest maths: we drive down from Alcabideche (Cascais), so travel is billed at €0.50/km on top of the €150 inspection — quoted as one fixed number before you book. For two or more cars, the €450 package (up to 5 inspections) is nearly always the better deal on an Algarve trip.
What every inspection includes
- 100+ point protocol driven by our own inspection app — every step logged, nothing skipped
- Paint-thickness gauge on every panel — repainted or filled bodywork shows immediately
- OBD computer diagnostics: stored and pending fault codes
- Test drive: engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, steering
- EV & hybrid: battery state of charge (SOC) and health readout where the model supports it
- Join live by video call — walk around the car with us and ask questions
- Market-value check against comparable listings
- Instant trilingual PDF report (EN / PT / RU) — in your inbox the moment the inspection ends
- Negotiation on your side — fee: 10% of the discount we achieve
Prices
Single inspection
One car, full protocol, instant trilingual report. Greater Lisbon travel included.
Turnkey search package
Up to 5 inspections, active search on Stand Virtual/OLX and deal support to the end — the sensible option for multi-car trips.
Full service details, the 100+ point checklist and package terms live on the main inspection page:
Pre-purchase inspection in Portugal →Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect cars in Faro, Portimão and Lagos?
Yes — the whole coast from Vila Real de Santo António to Lagos, including Faro, Albufeira and Portimão. We come to the car wherever it is parked and quote the travel as one fixed total before you confirm.
How fast can you inspect a car in Faro?
Usually within a few days of your request. Tell us your deadline — if you are flying in for a handover, we plan the inspection so the trilingual report is in your hands before you commit to anything.
What does travel to the Algarve cost?
€0.50 per km from our base in Alcabideche (Cascais), on top of the €150 inspection, always quoted upfront as a fixed total. With two or more cars on your shortlist, the €450 package (up to 5 inspections) usually wins.
Can you check an EV or hybrid?
Yes. Besides the paint gauge, OBD scan and test drive, we read the battery state of charge and health where the model supports it — exactly what matters most on the used EVs common in the Algarve.
We also inspect in: Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Lisbon · Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Porto
Ready when you are
Send us the Stand Virtual or OLX link on WhatsApp — we reply with the earliest slot and a fixed total price.
