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Pre-Purchase Inspections in Lexington, KY
Before you buy a Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen or exotic, have a specialist look it over. Our pre-purchase inspections tell you what you’re really buying, with photos. $195 for Porsche, Audi and VW, $250 for exotics.
What’s included
A Specialist’s Inspection
A general inspection checks the basics. Ours checks the car the way someone who works on that model every day would, with the same factory diagnostic tools the dealerships use.
- Full diagnostic scanStored and pending faults in every module, not just the engine: transmission, suspension, airbags, climate and more
- Factory-tool diagnosticsODIS on VW, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini, PIWIS on Porsche, and Leonardo on Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin
- Model-specific checksThe known weak points for that platform, like IMS and bore scoring concerns on M96/M97 Porsches
- Engine & drivetrainOil and coolant leaks, noises, mounts, transmission behavior and fluid condition
- Brakes, tires & suspensionPad and rotor life, tire condition and date codes, worn bushings, and signs the car has hit something hard
- Body & interiorPaint, panel gaps, glass, signs of previous repair, and a check that the electronics and features work
- Road testWhen the seller permits
- Photo reportA digital inspection report with photos and notes, sent straight to you
Pricing
What a PPI Costs
One flat price for the inspection, the diagnostic scan and the photo report. If the car needs work, you’ll see it in the report, with photos.
Porsche, Audi & VW
$195 plus tax
911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, A-series, S and RS models, Golf, GTI, Golf R, Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas and more.
Exotics
$250 plus tax
Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
Exotic car serviceSomething else?
Buying a different European car? Call 859-407-2226 with the year, make and model, and we’ll tell you if it’s a good fit for us.
By make
What We Look For
Every platform has its own list of things that go wrong. A general inspection won’t know them. Ours starts there.
Porsche
A PIWIS scan of every module, plus the engine’s over-rev history on many models, which can reveal hard use a clean exterior won’t. On M96/M97 cars (996, 997.1, Boxster and Cayman) we look for IMS bearing and bore scoring warning signs and ask whether the IMS has been addressed. We also check the air-oil separator and rear main seal, PDK and Tiptronic shift quality, front-mounted radiators, and carbon-ceramic (PCCB) rotors when equipped.
Porsche PPI checklistAudi & Volkswagen
An ODIS scan, the same tool VW and Audi dealerships use. On 2.0T and other TSI/TFSI engines we look for water pump and thermostat housing coolant leaks, timing chain tensioner concerns on early engines, PCV faults and intake carbon buildup. We check DSG and S tronic shift quality and fault history, and quattro, 4MOTION and Haldex all-wheel-drive operation.
Audi service VW serviceExotics
A factory-level scan with Leonardo on Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin, and ODIS on Lamborghini and Bentley. We pay close attention to fault history, leaks, cooling, brakes (including carbon-ceramic rotors), tire age and any sign of previous body or underside damage. Service records matter even more on these cars, so ask the seller to bring whatever they have.
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Four Steps to a Smarter Buy
Call us
Share the year, make, model and VIN, plus the seller’s location.
Schedule the drop-off
The seller drops the car off at our shop, Monday through Friday. Plan on leaving it with us for the day.
We inspect
Diagnostic scan, hands-on inspection on the lift, road test when permitted, and photo documentation.
You decide
You get the full report and our honest read on the car.
Buying from out of town?
We can inspect cars on behalf of remote buyers. The seller brings the car to us, and you get the full photo report wherever you are. If you’re buying a car in Lexington or anywhere in Central Kentucky, we can be your eyes on it.
★★★★★BPM was an absolute pleasure to work with! The staff was kind, knowledgeable and attentive! They completed my PPI and sent over the results rapidly!
Pricing
$195 plus tax for Porsche, Audi and VW. $250 plus tax for exotics. Questions? Call 859-407-2226.
A Straight Answer, Not Just a Checklist
A list of findings is only useful if you know what they mean for your wallet. Along with the photo report, we tell you what we’d do in your shoes. Sometimes the answer is “buy it.” Sometimes it’s “buy it, but budget for these items.” And sometimes it’s “keep looking.” All three are good outcomes, because you’re deciding with the facts.
A PPI also gives you something to negotiate with. If the inspection turns up worn brakes, an overdue transmission service or a slow leak, you can take the report back to the seller and price it in.
And if you do buy it, we already know the car, so planning its first services is easy.
Good to know
- Plan on leaving the car with us for the day
- Inspections are done at our shop on a lift, not in a parking lot
- Ask the seller to bring any service records
- The seller must permit a road test
- Report includes photos and notes on everything we find
PPI FAQ
Pre-Purchase Inspection Questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
$195 plus tax for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, and $250 plus tax for exotics such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren. The price includes the diagnostic scan, the hands-on inspection and the photo report.
Do I need to be there for the inspection?
No. The seller brings the car to our shop, and we send the full photo report to you wherever you are.
Where is the inspection done?
At our shop at 2029 Buck Lane in Lexington, KY, Monday through Friday. Doing it in the shop means the car goes on a lift and gets scanned with the factory diagnostic tool, which a parking-lot inspection can’t match.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
Plan on leaving the car with us for the day. That gives us time to scan it, inspect it on the lift, road test it when the seller allows, and put together the photo report.
What do you need to book a PPI?
The year, make, model and VIN, plus where the car is and how to reach the seller. Call 859-407-2226 or book online.
Do you road test the car?
Yes, when the seller permits it. Some problems, like a clunk over bumps or a transmission that hesitates when warm, only show up on the road.
Will you tell me whether to buy it?
Yes. Along with the report, we tell you what we’d do in your shoes: buy it, buy it but budget for certain items, or keep looking.
Which cars do you inspect?
Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, plus exotics including Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Buying something else? Call and ask.
Book a Pre-Purchase Inspection
Call the shop with the VIN, or book online.