Caleb’s Peace of Mind Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying a used car in San Antonio? Caleb’s Car Care comes to the vehicle for an on-site inspection, so you can decide whether to buy, negotiate, or walk away.
669-point inspection, $269
Same-day reports. Tech consultation included.
Book online, call or text Caleb’s Car Care at 210-570-8477 to schedule your 669-point used car pre-purchase inspection.
Want to See What the Report Looks Like? Text SAMPLE to 210-570-8477 and we’ll send you an example of the visual inspection summary.
A 70-page PDF and a giant inspection checklist does not automatically tell you whether a car is a smart buy.
Caleb’s Peace of Mind Used Car Inspection is built to give you more than a stack of checkmarks. You get a local mobile mechanic inspection, a clear report, and a real conversation about what the findings mean.
The Other Guys
❌ National network, not local
❌ Confusing, massive checklist
❌ Makes inspections a hassle
❌ Long wait for report
❌ Only do inspections
❌ Costs extra for consultation
❌ No post-purchase repair path
❌ Overwhelming data, no clarity
Caleb’s Car Care
✅ Local SA mobile mechanic
✅ 669-point clear inspection
✅ We come to the vehicle
✅ Reports right away
✅ Preliminary repair estimates
✅ Tech consultation included
✅ Post-purchase repair support
✅ Clear buy, negotiate, or walk away guidance
How Booking Works
Send us the vehicle info
Book online, call or text Caleb’s Car Care at 210-570-8477 with the year, make, model, vehicle location, seller information, and VIN if available.We confirm access
We verify seller access and make sure the inspection location is safe and workable.Payment confirms the appointment
Payment locks in your inspection window.We inspect the vehicle on-site
Caleb’s Car Care comes to the vehicle and performs the used car pre-purchase inspection.You receive the report
We send the inspection report, photos where useful, and visual summary when available.We walk you through the findings
Tech consultation is included so you understand what matters and what to do next.You make the call
Buy it. Negotiate it. Walk away.
What You Receive
Every inspection is built to give you clear documentation, real findings, and a better decision before you buy.
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Full Inspection Report
Clear findings on what checked out, what needs attention, and what may need repair.
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Photos Where Useful
Visible issues documented when photos make the findings clearer.
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Plain-English Technician Notes
Real inspection notes without drowning you in shop language.
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Visual Inspection Summary
Big findings summarized at a glance.
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Preliminary Repair Estimate
Know likely repair costs before you commit.
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Tech Consultation Included
We walk through the report so you can buy, negotiate, or walk away.
What We Inspect
The 669-point Peace of Mind Used Car Inspection is designed to help you understand the vehicle before you buy it. Inspection items depend on vehicle access, safety, condition, and what can reasonably be checked on-site.
🚗 Body, Frame, and Paint
Visible body condition, panel alignment, paint condition (including paint-depth measurements), rust indicators, underbody condition, and obvious collision signs.
🧰 Engine Bay
Visible engine condition, belts, hoses, mounts, leaks, fluid residue, wiring concerns, and general underhood condition.
💨 Exhaust and Emissions Equipment
EVAP system operation, catalytic converter performance, EGR valves, smog pumps, secondary air injection systems, DEF systems, DPF systems, and other emissions-related components when applicable. These checks help identify emissions problems and warning signs that expensive parts may be failing or nearing replacement.
💧 Fluids and Leaks
Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid when accessible, power steering fluid when applicable, visible leaks, seepage, and fluid condition concerns.
🔋 Battery, Starter, and Alternator
Battery condition, cable condition, charging performance, starting behavior, and signs of possible electrical weakness.
🌡️ Cooling System
Coolant condition, hoses, fans, radiator concerns, temperature behavior, and signs of cooling system weakness.
🛞 Tires, Wheels, Brakes, Steering, and Suspension
Tread depth, uneven wear, visible tire damage, brake concerns, steering feel, suspension noise, worn components, and safety-related issues.
⚙️ Transmission and Driveline
Shifting behavior, driveline noise, CV axle concerns, differential concerns where applicable, and road-test behavior when allowed.
💻 Scan Data and Warning Lights
Diagnostic scan when applicable, stored codes, readiness monitors, check engine light, ABS light, airbag light, tire pressure light, and other warning indicators.
❄️ HVAC, Interior, and Exterior Controls
A/C, heat, windows, locks, mirrors, wipers, horn, lights, radio, seat belts, interior lights, and other basic function checks.
🛣️ Road Test When Allowed
Engine performance, transmission shift feel, braking, steering, suspension behavior, noises, vibration, cooling behavior, and drivability under real conditions.
Common Questions
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2-4 hour report turnaround is guaranteed when scheduling and inspection conditions allow.
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Yes. If the seller allows access and the vehicle is in our service area, we can inspect a Facebook Marketplace vehicle before you buy.
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We can inspect vehicles at dealerships, private seller locations, used car lots, driveways, workplaces, apartments, parking lots, and other safe, accessible locations in the San Antonio area.
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We aim for a 10-mile test drive with mixed road conditions, including highway and city driving, when allowed and safe. Road testing can help reveal shifting concerns, braking issues, steering problems, suspension noise, cooling concerns, vibration, and drivability problems that may not show up while the vehicle is parked.
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No. This inspection is not a warranty or guarantee. It is a non-invasive vehicle inspection before purchase based on visible condition, accessible checks, scan data when applicable, and road-test behavior when allowed at the time of inspection.
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No inspection can guarantee hidden, internal, intermittent, or future failures. The goal is to reduce your risk by documenting visible, testable, and accessible concerns before you buy.
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When applicable, Caleb’s Car Care can provide a preliminary estimate for currently due maintenance or repair concerns found during the inspection.
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Yes. If the vehicle is worth buying but needs work, Caleb’s Car Care can help with many post-purchase repairs and maintenance services.
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Yes. Many buyers use the inspection report to better understand the car, ask smarter questions, negotiate repairs or price, or decide that the vehicle is not worth the risk.
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Call or text Caleb’s Car Care at 210-570-8477 with the vehicle details, location, seller information, and VIN if available. You can also book us online here: https://myalp.io/q5jaf0
