How It Works — Buyer Buddy Vehicle Inspection Process
Simple Process
How It Works
Three steps. No hassle. Receive a clear, photo-rich report before you sign any paperwork.
Book Your Inspection
Takes less than 5 minutes.
Fill out our simple booking form with the vehicle details and location. We encourage you to work out an agreement with the seller to hold the vehicle while we conduct the inspection and deliver your report.
What happens
Book Your Inspection
- Find your dream vehicle and verify authenticity of the seller
- Choose your inspection tier (Bronze, Silver, or Gold)
- Add Carfax or VIN Audit if you want the full history
- Enter the vehicle location — dealership, private seller, wherever
- Pay securely through PayPal that also accepts credit/debit cards or Venmo.
We Come to the Car
On-site, flexible scheduling.
Our certified inspector travels directly to the vehicle. You don't need to arrange transport, convince the seller to move it, or take time off work to drive across town. We handle the logistics.
What happens
We Come to the Car
- Inspector communicates with seller to schedule a visit
- We keep you in the loop with inspection status changes
- Your "Buddy" Conducts a thorough inspection per your chosen tier
- They document findings with photos throughout
- Typically takes 60–90 minutes depending on tier
Receive Your Report
Clear, honest, and actionable.
Within 24 hours of the inspection you'll receive a detailed digital report. No mechanic-speak. No vague language. Just a straight assessment of what's good, what's concerning, and what needs attention.
What happens
Receive Your Report
- Full written report delivered to you via email/text
- Photo documentation of every finding
- Clear pass/flag/critical rating for each system
- Silver & Gold tier includes estimated repair costs for flagged items
- Gold tier includes make and model specific common issues report
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to get started?
Book in under 5 minutes. We'll take it from there.