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Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Portugal

We drive to any car in the country: 100+ point protocol, paint-depth gauge, OBD scan and negotiation on your side. PDF report the moment we finish. Full car-sourcing service available too.

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📍 All of Portugal · based in Cascais ⚡ Reply within 15 min on WhatsApp 📄 PDF report the moment we finish 🌐 Report in EN · PT · RU

Why choose us

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Our own service center

Full diagnostics on a lift, OBD computer diagnostics if the seller agrees

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Paint gauge + visual inspection

Paint coating check, replaced parts, repair traces

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Market analytics

Data on all cars in Portugal: real prices, mileages, selling times. Database updated several times daily

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Negotiation on your behalf

We speak Portuguese, English, Russian and Ukrainian

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Flatbed transport

Car delivery across all of Portugal

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100+ point checklist

Photo report and written conclusion for every car

Book a car inspection — from €150

Transparent pricing

150 EUR

Single inspection

  • On-site visit in Greater Lisbon area
  • Full diagnostics by checklist (100+ points)
  • Paint thickness gauge on entire body
  • OBD computer diagnostics
  • Market analytics: real value, model history on the market
  • Negotiation in the buyer's interest
  • Photo report + written conclusion
  • Purchase consultation
450 EUR

Turnkey selection package

  • Everything from single inspection
  • Up to 5 inspections in Lisbon area
  • Active search across all platforms (OLX, Standvirtual, auctions)
  • Market analytics: monitoring new listings for your request
  • Deal support until completion
  • With seller's consent — full diagnostics at our service center (lift, bench, electrics)
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Fair deal guarantee
Outside Lisbon: +€0.50/km + working hours
Lift inspection — +50 € (charged separately). Lift availability is arranged by the client, or agreed with us in advance.
Flatbed delivery across Portugal — on request

🤝 We negotiate for you — pay only for results

After the inspection we negotiate with the seller using the technical findings from the report. Fee: 10% of whatever we knock off the price. No discount — no fee.

What you get for €150

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Our own inspection app guides the whole protocol — 100+ points, nothing gets skipped

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PDF report with a photo of every issue — delivered the moment the inspection ends. No waiting

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Full OBD diagnostic scan — error codes sent straight to you

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EVs: battery health measurement (SOC/SOH) — on supported models

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Report in English, Portuguese or Russian — every note auto-translated

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Join live by video call and ask questions — or come along in person

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Buying from abroad?

We are your eyes in Portugal: live video call from the inspection, trilingual PDF report the moment we finish, and — if you want — negotiation and hand-holding all the way to registration.

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What we inspect

Full checklist of 100+ points organized by category

🚗 Exterior inspection

15 points
  • Body geometry, panel gaps
  • Paint condition — thickness gauge on every panel
  • Repaint traces, orange peel, drips
  • Corrosion — sills, arches, underbody
  • Glass — markings, chips, replacements
  • Lights — originality, condition
  • Bumpers, trim, chrome
  • Accident and body repair traces

🛞 Tires & wheels

8 points
  • Tire brand and manufacture date
  • Tread wear evenness
  • Cracks, bulges, sidewall damage
  • Size matches factory spec
  • Wheel condition — cracks, deformation
  • All 4 tires matching

💺 Interior

10 points
  • Steering wheel, pedal, seat wear
  • Odors — dampness, mold, oil
  • Climate control operation
  • Power windows, mirrors, heated seats
  • Sunroof — operation, seal
  • Multimedia, Bluetooth, navigation
  • Spare wheel, jack, wrench

🔧 Under the hood

8 points
  • Oil and coolant smell
  • Visible leaks
  • Battery condition
  • Repair traces, non-original parts
  • Oil level and color
  • Belt and hose condition

Engine & startup

6 points
  • Cold start
  • Exhaust smoke (color, intensity)
  • Unusual noises
  • Idle stability
  • OBD diagnostics — error codes

🏁 Test drive

15 points
  • Warning indicators
  • Auto/manual gearbox operation
  • Smooth acceleration, no jerks or vibrations
  • Steering — pulling, play
  • Brakes — pulsation, effectiveness
  • Suspension — knocks, squeaks
  • Noise at speed

🏔 4WD (if equipped)

3 points
  • All-wheel drive system operation
  • Mode switching
  • Vibrations, noise when engaged

⚙️ Manual gearbox (if equipped)

5 points
  • Gear engagement precision
  • Clutch condition
  • Unusual noise when shifting
  • Clutch pedal travel
  • Reverse gear operation

How it works

5 steps from request to purchase

1

Request

Tell us what you're looking for or send us the listing link

2

Analytics

We check the history, market value, and advise against it if overpriced

3

On-site visit

We go to inspect with all equipment, perform a full check

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Report

Photo report, conclusion, recommendation: buy / negotiate / walk away

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Deal

We help with negotiation, paperwork, and flatbed delivery if needed

We speak your language

🇵🇹 Português
🇬🇧 English
🇷🇺 Русский
🇺🇦 Українська

Ready to inspect a car?

Contact us for a free consultation. We reply in 15 min via WhatsApp or in 2 hours by email.

A valid IPO is not a pre-purchase inspection

The IPO is Portugal's mandatory periodic roadworthiness test — a minimum-safety check. It does not measure paint depth, read OBD history, detect repaired crash damage or gearbox wear. A car with a fresh IPO can still be a repainted write-off — that is exactly what our inspection catches.

“I'll bring a mechanic friend” — is that enough?

A friend looks and listens — but without a paint gauge he can't spot a respray, without a protocol he skips things, and you end up with nothing in writing. We arrive with equipment, follow 100+ app-guided points and hand you a signed PDF report you can also negotiate with.

Prefer to leave a request? We reply within 15 minutes

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FAQ: Car Inspection in Portugal

How much does a car inspection cost in Portugal?

A single car inspection costs 150 EUR and includes: on-site visit in Greater Lisbon area, full 100+ point checklist, paint thickness measurement of every panel, OBD computer diagnostics (if seller agrees), market analytics report, negotiation on your behalf, photo report and written conclusion. The full selection package at 450 EUR includes up to 5 inspections plus active car search across all platforms.

What does the 100+ point checklist cover?

Our checklist covers: exterior (body geometry, paint condition, rust, glass, lights), tires and wheels (brand, age, wear, damage), interior (seats, dashboard, electronics, A/C), engine bay (leaks, belts, fluids, mounts), drivetrain (gearbox, clutch, differential), brakes and suspension (pads, discs, bushings, shocks), underbody (on lift: rust, exhaust, structural damage), OBD diagnostics (error codes, live data), and test drive (engine, gearbox, noise, vibration).

Do you inspect cars outside the Lisbon area?

Yes, we travel anywhere in Portugal. Inspections outside Greater Lisbon have a surcharge of 0.50 EUR/km plus working hours. We also offer flatbed transport to deliver the car after purchase. Our base is in Alcabideche (Cascais), 20 minutes from Lisbon center.

What languages do you speak during inspections?

Our team speaks Portuguese, English, Russian, and Ukrainian fluently. We negotiate with sellers in Portuguese and communicate with you in your preferred language. This is especially valuable for expats who don't yet speak Portuguese.

How fast can you inspect a car?

Usually same-day or next-day — in Greater Lisbon often within hours. Send the listing link on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the earliest slot right away.

Can I join the inspection remotely?

Yes — we call you live from the inspection: you see the car in real time and ask questions on the spot. You're also welcome to come along in person.

What does the report look like and when do I get it?

A PDF with a photo of every issue, paint-gauge readings and the OBD results. It's generated in our inspection app and lands in your messenger or inbox the moment the inspection ends — in English, Portuguese or Russian.

What if the car turns out to be bad?

That's the best outcome — you just saved thousands on a mistake. The report is yours to keep, and with the 5-inspection package (€450) every next car works out at €90.

Do you help negotiate the price?

Yes. After the inspection we negotiate with the seller on your behalf, using the documented defects as leverage. Fee: 10% of the amount saved — if we don't get the price down, this part costs nothing.

Do you inspect electric cars?

Yes: on top of the standard protocol we run OBD and, on supported models, measure battery health (SOC/SOH) — the single biggest factor in an EV's value.

Do you inspect the car on a lift?

Yes — a lift inspection costs +50 € on top of the base price and lets us see the underbody: leaks, corrosion, suspension and brakes from below. Lift availability is arranged by the client (e.g. at a workshop of your choice) or agreed with us in advance.

Car inspection — from €150. Book now!
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