Car Inspected

Car Inspected: mobile vehicle inspections in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa

Car Inspected is a Canadian, family-owned inspection service that has been operating since 2009. It sends a certified inspector to the vehicle's location rather than requiring the car to be brought to a garage. The company reports more than 10,000 completed inspections and covers Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa within 35 km of the city centres; beyond that radius, extra mileage fees may apply.

The service is built around two formats. In the on-site format, the buyer attends the inspection in person and can follow the process, ask questions as issues are found and receive the findings directly. In the remote format, the inspector attends on the buyer's behalf and documents the vehicle with a full video walkthrough, at least 100 photographs, a brand-specific diagnostic scan and a panel-by-panel paint thickness scan, each with supporting proof images. The company states that every remote inspection is filmed and that the resulting reports are completed at the vehicle and delivered the same day, typically within 90 minutes.

Inspection services offered

• Pre-purchase inspection: a thorough check before buying a used car.
• Pre-sale inspection: identifies existing issues before listing a vehicle for sale.
• End of lease / lease takeover inspection: helps avoid unexpected charges at lease return or assess a lease takeover before signing.
• Seasonal checkup: preparation for winter or summer and early detection of potential problems.
• Fleet inspections: volume packages for businesses, fleet managers and commercial operators, with custom pricing.
• VIP, supercars, classics and exotics: a specialised service for high-value, exotic, classic and collector vehicles.

Diagnostics and documentation

According to the company, its inspectors use brand-compatible diagnostic software rather than a generic OBDII reader, scanning every module in the vehicle, including transmission, ABS, airbags, doors and audio. The paint scan covers each panel and is accompanied by photographic proof. Remote inspections include a complete video walkthrough of the undercarriage, engine and body. The company also states that it publishes its remote inspection videos publicly on YouTube, with a library of more than 1,200 videos covering everyday used cars, classic vehicles, high-end imports and exotic supercars.

Booking and coverage

Inspections can be booked online, with booking opening 16 hours before the inspection start time and instant confirmation. The service area covers the Greater Toronto Region, Greater Montreal Region, Ottawa/Gatineau Region and the Quebec City Area, according to the contact form options. The company notes that motorcycles, RVs and commercial vehicles are handled case by case, and that classic, vintage, exotic or supercar quotes and mileage fee estimates are available on request.

Pricing approach and customer response

Car Inspected states that it is the only inspection service in Canada that does not charge the full price regardless of outcome: if the inspector determines early that the car is in poor condition, the inspection stops and only the work completed is charged. The company reports hundreds of verified reviews on Google, Facebook and Trustpilot. It describes itself as a small, focused team that answers phone calls and texts during business hours, typically within minutes, and responds to contact form inquiries within 24 hours, with delays expected at night and on weekends.