What Does a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Include?

When you book a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) in Toronto, what you actually get varies a lot between services — some quote a low base price, then charge extra for the parts that matter most. At Argyn Auto, everything below is included in the $199 flat price. No tiers, no add-ons, no surprises.

Here's exactly what our inspector checks, on-site, wherever the car is.

The full inspection — everything included

• Exterior Inspection — body panels, glass, lights, trim.
• Interior Inspection — seats, electronics, controls, condition.
• Underhood Inspection — engine bay, belts, leaks, fluids.
• Underbody Inspection — frame, exhaust, undercarriage.
• Paint Thickness Test — a digital gauge on every panel, detects hidden accident repairs a visual check would miss.
• Full OBD Diagnostic Scan — all stored fault codes and cleared warning lights.
• Brake Inspection — pads, rotors, lines.
• Suspension Condition — shocks, ball joints, tie rods.
• Tire & Wheel Condition — tread, age, damage, alignment signs.
• Fluid Condition Check — oil, coolant, brake, transmission.
• Rust Condition — corrosion check, structural and cosmetic.
• Road Test — transmission, steering, brake feel, engine behaviour.
• Vehicle History Check — accidents, liens, odometer. Included, not extra.
• Repair Cost & Market Valuation — estimated costs for every issue, plus whether the car is fairly priced. Included, not extra.
• Detailed Buyer Report — condition grades, photos, findings, delivered within 1 hour.

Why "included, not extra" matters

Many services advertise a low base price, then charge separately for the two things that actually protect your money: the price analysis so you don't overpay, and the vehicle history check so you don't buy an accident car. At Argyn Auto, both are built into the $199. One price, the full picture, nothing to add on.

You get the report in 1 hour — and you keep it

A standard inspection takes about 60–90 minutes on-site. Within 1 hour of completion, you receive a detailed PDF: every finding, with photos, condition grades, and repair-cost estimates. It's yours — to read, to keep, and to use when you negotiate.

Want to see what the report actually looks like before you book? We publish a real sample report on our site. Most services keep theirs hidden. We don't.

How it works

You give us the address — a dealership, a private seller's driveway, anywhere across the GTA. Our inspector goes to the car. You don't need to be present. The report lands within the hour.

Book your inspection — $199 flat, across the GTA, report within the hour.

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