Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection
Buying a used car without an independent inspection isn’t a risk worth taking, a problem the seller knows about and you don’t can cost thousands before the first payment is due. Roguez Mobile Mechanic brings professional-grade diagnostic and inspection equipment directly to the seller’s location anywhere in Jacksonville, so you get a complete picture of the vehicle’s condition before any money changes hands. Our certified technicians perform a thorough on-site inspection, check every major system for existing issues and deferred maintenance, and give you a straightforward written summary of what they find — so you can negotiate from a position of knowledge, walk away from a bad deal, or buy with confidence.
STEP 1 · SERVICE
Which service?
A $35 travel fee applies to all bookings. Service prices are starting estimates — final cost is confirmed after the mechanic assesses your vehicle.
Diagnostic
From $80
Oil change
From $40
Brake service
From $250
Battery
From $40
AC / heating
From $95
Other / unsure
Assessed on-site
STEP 2 · VEHICLE
Tell us about your vehicle
This helps us arrive prepared with the right tools and parts.
Helps the mechanic arrive with the right tools and parts.
STEP 3 · DATE & TIME
Day and time?
Choose an available date and time for us to come to you.
STEP 4 · YOUR INFO
Your contact
We'll send confirmation and reminders to the contact info below.
Confirmation and reminders will be sent by email.
Where should we come to you?
STEP 5 · REVIEW
Ready to book?
Review your booking details below and confirm when ready.
Service
Vehicle
Date & time
Address
Contact
Service estimate
Travel fee non-refundable
$35.00
Estimated total
Pre-purchase vehicle inspection
Know exactly what
you're buying
before you buy it.
Buying a used car without an independent inspection isn't a risk worth taking — a problem the seller knows about and you don't can cost thousands before the first payment is due. Roguez Mobile Mechanic comes directly to the seller's location anywhere in Jacksonville, so you get a complete picture of the vehicle's true condition before any money changes hands.
Our certified technicians inspect every major system — engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical, and body condition — document all findings, and give you a written summary you can use to negotiate price, walk away from a bad deal, or buy with confidence. No shop visit required. No moving the car.
01
Engine & drivetrain inspection
Oil condition, coolant leaks, belt wear, fluid levels, and signs of prior engine work or hidden damage — checked before you commit.
02
Brake & suspension check
Pad thickness, rotor condition, caliper function, and suspension wear — common cost areas that sellers frequently omit from listings.
03
OBD-II diagnostic scan
We scan for active and stored fault codes — including codes the seller may have cleared before listing — so nothing is hidden.
04
Electrical & battery test
Charging system, battery health, and electrical components checked on-site — issues that are invisible on a test drive but expensive to fix.
05
Body & undercarriage assessment
Frame condition, rust, prior accident indicators, and flood damage signs — the things a test drive and a listing photo won't tell you.
06
Written inspection report
A clear, itemized summary of every finding — what's good, what's worn, and what needs attention — delivered before you make an offer.
Pre-purchase vehicle inspection — Jacksonville, FL
Don't take the
seller's word
for it.
A test drive tells you how a car feels. It doesn't tell you about the transmission slipping under load, the frame that was straightened after an accident, or the fault codes that were cleared the morning before you showed up. Private sellers and dealerships alike present vehicles in the best possible light — Roguez gives you an independent second opinion before any money changes hands.
We come to the seller's location anywhere in Jacksonville — no need to move the car, no need to take it to a shop. Our certified technician inspects every major system, runs a full OBD-II diagnostic scan, and delivers a written report covering what's sound, what's worn, and what would cost you after the sale. The inspection pays for itself the moment it saves you from the wrong purchase.
"We've seen codes cleared right before a sale, rust painted over, and accident damage hidden under a fresh detail. An independent inspection changes everything."
— Raimel Rodriguez, Founder & Owner, Roguez Mobile Mechanic
We go to the seller
We meet you at the vehicle's location anywhere in Jacksonville — private driveway, dealership lot, or auction site.
Nothing hidden from you
We scan for cleared fault codes, check for flood and accident indicators, and inspect what a test drive and listing photos can't show.
Written report in hand
You receive a clear written summary of all findings — something you can use to negotiate, walk away, or buy with confidence.
Fast turnaround
Most pre-purchase inspections are completed in under an hour — so you're not keeping a seller waiting or losing a vehicle to another buyer.
How the pre-purchase inspection works
From booking to
written report in
under an hour.
You don't need to move the car, own it, or take it anywhere. We meet you at the vehicle's location across Jacksonville, inspect every major system, and hand you a written report before you make a decision.
01
Book and send us the vehicle details
Tell us the year, make, model, and where the vehicle is located — a private driveway, a dealership lot, or a seller's address anywhere in Jacksonville. We'll confirm availability and schedule the inspection around the seller's timing so you don't lose the vehicle to another buyer while waiting. No need to coordinate transportation or move the car.
02
We inspect every major system on-site
Our certified technician arrives at the vehicle's location with professional diagnostic equipment and inspects the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical system, battery, body condition, and undercarriage. We run a full OBD-II scan for active and stored fault codes — including any that may have been cleared before the listing — and check specifically for flood damage and prior accident indicators common in the Florida used car market.
03
You receive a clear written report
Before you make an offer or sign anything, we deliver a written inspection report covering what's in good condition, what's worn, what needs immediate attention, and what estimated repair costs look like for any issues found. You walk into the negotiation — or away from it — with facts, not assumptions. Most inspections are completed in under an hour from arrival.
Buying from a private seller, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or a Jacksonville dealership? We inspect the vehicle at the seller's location before you commit to anything.
Book an inspection →Vehicle Inspection FAQ
Do I need to own the car to book a pre-purchase inspection?
No, you don’t need to own the vehicle or have it in your possession. We meet you at wherever the car currently is: the seller’s home, a private driveway, a dealership lot, or a parking lot where a private seller has agreed to show it. All we need is the address and enough time with the vehicle to complete the inspection before any money changes hands.
Can you inspect a car I found on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace in Jacksonville?
Yes, private seller inspections are the most common type of pre-purchase inspection we perform. The used car market on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace in Jacksonville moves fast, and sellers don’t always disclose everything. We’ll meet you at the seller’s location, inspect the vehicle independently, and give you a written report before you hand over any money or sign anything. If the seller refuses to allow an independent inspection, that alone tells you something important.
What does a pre-purchase inspection actually cover?
We inspect the engine and drivetrain, brakes and suspension, electrical system, battery health, body condition, undercarriage, and fluid levels. We also run a full OBD-II diagnostic scan including checking for fault codes that may have been cleared before the listing and look specifically for signs of flood damage, prior accident repairs, and frame straightening. At the end, you receive a written report covering every finding with plain-English explanations and an honest assessment of what repair costs would look like for anything that’s worn or damaged.
Is a pre-purchase inspection worth it if I'm buying from a dealership?
Yes arguably more so. Dealerships prepare and present vehicles to minimize visible issues, and their in-house inspection process is designed to support the sale, not protect the buyer. A certified independent technician has no stake in whether you buy the car. We’ll assess the vehicle’s actual condition and give you information the dealership isn’t required to disclose, which puts you in a much stronger position to negotiate or walk away from a car that’s priced above its actual condition.
What happens if the inspection finds serious problems?
You have three options: walk away from the deal entirely, use the findings to negotiate a lower price that reflects the repair costs, or proceed knowing exactly what you’re taking on. The written report we give you is specific enough to support any of those outcomes — it lists what’s wrong, how serious it is, and what it’s likely to cost to fix. We don’t make the decision for you, but we make sure you’re making it with complete information rather than taking a seller’s word for it.