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Car Inspection & Selection in Portugal

Professional inspection with equipment, our own service center with a lift, OBD computer diagnostics and full market analytics. We know the real price of every model.

Service pricing Inspection checklist

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
Flatbed delivery across Portugal — on request

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

4

Report

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

5

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 respond within an hour.

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.

Car inspection — from €150. Book now!
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