Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections in San Antonio
Don’t buy a problem. Get the truth first.
Sellers tell you what you want to hear—it’s our job to cut through that. Caleb’s Car Care shows up on-site, drives the vehicle under real San Antonio conditions, checks the systems that actually cost money, and explains the results in plain English.
You get the truth so you can buy with confidence, negotiate hard, or walk away clean.
Text or call 210-570-8477
or email 210calebscarcare@gmail.com
to get on today’s route.
We’ll coordinate the inspection window with the seller so you don’t have to play phone tag.
🔎 Choose the Right Inspection
We structure inspections based on mileage, risk level, and buying behavior — because not all vehicles carry the same exposure.
Choose the inspection that fits your situation:
OPTION 1: Younger Vehicle Inspection – For vehicles around 30,000 miles or newer that need verification of system health, prior damage, and warranty-impacting issues.
OPTION 2: Older Vehicle Inspection – For higher-mileage or out-of- vehicles where deeper mechanical evaluation is critical.
OPTION 3: Multi-Vehicle Comparison Inspection – For buyers evaluating multiple vehicles in one day who want structured side-by-side assessment.
Each option is designed around real-world risk — not guesswork.
OPTION 1:
Younger Vehicle Inspection 🚗
For vehicles approximately 30,000 miles or newer
Flat Rate: $162.50
Designed for lower-mileage vehicles where the primary risk is:
Undisclosed accident damage
Early component failure
Warranty-impacting issues
Neglected maintenance
Hidden warning codes
What’s Included:
Full system scan for stored and pending faults
Accident indicator review
Fluid condition evaluation
Early wear component check
Real-world drive verification
Positioning:
This inspection confirms the vehicle is mechanically sound and free from hidden damage that could void warranties or create surprise repairs.
Ideal For:
Late-model vehicles
Certified pre-owned purchases
Vehicles still under factory warranty
OPTION 2:
Older Vehicle Inspection 🚙
For vehicles over approximately 30,000 miles
Flat Rate: $260.00
As mileage increases, risk increases.
This inspection is built to expose higher-cost mechanical wear before you commit.
Includes:
Real road test
Wheels-off brake inspection
Suspension and steering evaluation
Transmission behavior analysis
Live scan data monitoring
Fluid testing (visual + chemical where applicable)
Full system diagnostic scan
If the vehicle is over 120,000 miles, we reinforce elevated risk areas and pay closer attention to long-term wear components.
Positioning:
This is a full mechanical inspection designed to surface the issues that create $2,000–$5,000 surprises after purchase.
Best For:
Out-of-warranty vehicles
High-mileage vehicles
Private party sales
Vehicles with limited service history
OPTION 3:
Multi-Vehicle Comparison Inspection 🛻 🚘 🏎️ 🚐
For buyers evaluating multiple vehicles in one day
Instead of rushing lot to lot — we allocate time.
Half-Day Block
$585.00
Full-Day Block
$780.00
This option secures a dedicated time window so you can properly compare vehicles under professional supervision.
This is time-based allocation — not priced per vehicle.
Best For:
Serious buyers
Dealer lot comparisons
Out-of-town buyers
Investors sourcing inventory
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FAQs
Do you provide repair estimates during intake?
No. Repair pricing is provided after inspection findings are documented.
What if the seller won’t allow certain checks?
We document any limitations in access and advise accordingly.
Is this a warranty?
No. This is a professional condition snapshot at time of inspection.
Can you inspect same day?
Availability depends on scheduling and seller coordination. VIN is required before confirmation.
Why our Inspections are Different
We don’t compete on lowest price.
We compete on accuracy and documentation.
🚗 Real Road Testing – True road miles under Texas heat, stop-and-go traffic, and highway speeds. Not a parking lot loop.
🔧 Mechanic’s Approach – Brakes, fluids, driveline, steering, suspension, and sensors checked the way a working technician checks them — focused on known failure points.
🧠 Professional Scan Tools – Full system scans with live data verification, not just checking for dashboard lights.
🔎 Mechanical Verification, Not Assumptions – We confirm condition through testing and inspection — not guesses or surface impressions.
📊 Structured Inspection Process – Every vehicle follows a defined evaluation framework so nothing critical is skipped.
📷 Visual Proof – Photos and video included where they strengthen the findings and protect your decision.
📄 Straight Reports – Clear documentation in two layers: technician-level detail and plain-language summaries you can act on.
⏱️ Fast Turnaround – Same-day reports so you can negotiate, move forward, or walk away without delay.
⚖️ Condition Snapshot — Not a Warranty – But a documented evaluation that dramatically reduces financial risk before you buy.
🎯 Built for Buyers Who Need Real-World Verification
A quick loop around the block won’t reveal heat-related failures, stop-and-go shudder, cooling system weakness, or transmission behavior that only shows up under real load.
We inspect vehicles where they actually operate — Texas heat, highway speeds, city traffic, idle cycles — so you see how it runs, shifts, brakes, cools, and responds under real-world conditions.
No showroom presentation.
No five-minute test drive.
Real operating behavior before you commit.
This inspection is built for:
First-time buyers who don’t want to inherit neglect
Out-of-state buyers who need a trusted local evaluation
Performance or diesel buyers who know a short spin isn’t enough
Serious buyers who want verification before money changes hands
📄 What You Receive
Every inspection delivers structured documentation built for decision-making.
Tech Writeup
Diagnostic codes with status (stored, pending, history)
Supporting measurements and scan data
Detailed technician notes
Customer Summary
What We Found
What We Recommend
Why It Matters
Photos and video are included where they strengthen the findings.
Reports are delivered in a clean, professional PDF format that’s easy to forward to sellers, lenders, or advisors.
📅 How Booking Works
Text or call with the vehicle details and seller information.
We require:
Year, Make, Model
Mileage
VIN (required before confirmation)
Vehicle location
We assist with coordinating the inspection window so access is aligned. Final access approval remains between buyer and seller.
We meet on-site anywhere within our San Antonio service radius.
Evaluating multiple vehicles in one day? Ask about the Multi-Vehicle Comparison option.
Payments Accepted:
Debit/credit, Apple Pay, tap-to-pay, gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and XRP.
We do not accept Zelle.