Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Cottage Grove, OR
Buying a used car in Cottage Grove? Don’t take the seller’s word for it. I bring the inspection to you — a mobile pre-purchase car inspection with a PDF report typically delivered in less than 24 hours, photos, and a straight answer on whether the car is worth your money. I’m Josh Corley IV — 35 years of automotive experience across many disciplines, 15+ years strictly performing vehicle inspections. I’m based right here in the Cottage Grove–Oakridge area, so I can usually get to you within a day or two.
What’s Included in Every Cottage Grove Inspection
Full exterior walkaround (paint-depth gauge readings included); Interior & electronics tested; Under-hood & under-car: fluids, belts, hoses, leaks, suspension, brakes, exhaust; OBD-II diagnostic scan with professional Autel equipment; Road test: engine, transmission, steering, braking, alignment, noises; 100+ high-resolution photos.
How It Works
- You find the car — send the listing or seller’s address.
- I come to you — seller’s driveway, a lot on Main Street, wherever the car sits.
- 90-minute inspection — bumper to bumper plus road test.
- Report typically delivered in less than 24 hours — PDF with photos, codes, plain-language verdict.
Cottage Grove Service Area
Based in the Cottage Grove–Oakridge corridor. Also serving Dorena, Creswell, Dexter, and all of Lane County. Travel beyond 15 miles from the Eugene anchor is $1/mile one-way (max $125).
FAQ
Q: How fast can you get to Cottage Grove?
A: Usually within 24–48 hours — I’m local. Call (541) 357-8066.
Q: Do you inspect at dealerships?
A: Yes — private sellers, dealerships, and auction pickups.
Q: What does it cost?
A: Standard pre-purchase inspection is $199.99, flat rate, no hidden fees. First 15 miles from the Eugene anchor free.
Q: Will you tell me not to buy it?
A: If the car is a money pit, I’ll say so plainly. I don’t do repairs, so I have nothing to upsell you.
Independent third-party inspection. An evaluation, not a warranty or guarantee.