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.

Mobile mechanic performing a pre-purchase inspection on a used car in San Antonio

🔎 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.

Ready to book your visit?
Call or text us at 210-570-8477 today.