A typical inspection is completed in under 1 business day. At the time of placing the order we ask that you to provide the availability / schedule of the vehicle seller.

Once they confirm time the orders are assigned real time to available/ closest inspector.

We have hundreds of Vehicle Inspectors nationwide, an inspector will typically arrive within 4 business hours of confirmation of time at the time scheduled.

We typically anticipate the vehicle Inspection should be completed within 24 business hours - of the Seller confirming the time of the inspection. Essentially, the car inspection time depends on the Sellers availability to allow the inspector to inspect the vehicle.

The report is sent automatically to you by email once ready, unless the system detects a poor picture or a missing detail - in which case the Inspector has to fix the deficiency.  Please allow for 1 business hour after the completion of the inspection for delivery of the Inspection Report.

CarDr.com’s Vehicle Appraisal Solutions comprises of the  “Vehicle Appraisal” smartphone App and CarDr.com's  Bluetooth OEM Quality OBD Device is available ONLY to licensed car dealers.

Download more information about CarDr.com Vehicle Appraisal Solutions.

Our Vehicle Inspection Steps are:

1. Car Damage History: Identify potential past problems

2. Physical Inspection: 500+ touch point inspection performed by a qualified inspector using the patent pending CarDr.com Inspector app

3. OBD Diagnosis: DTC/ML Error Codes + OBD Monitors + OBD data capture

4. AI-Based Vehicle Health Scoring & Comparison To Peers: Determine if the inspected vehicle is a good value

A 150+ check point vehicle inspection - using the patent pending CarDr.com Vehicle Inspection App.The Inspection App guides an inspector through a visual inspection of Exterior, Interior, Mechanical,Road Test, fluids, body, brakes, cooling system, suspension, HVAC, tires, external appearance, On Board Diagnostics, Check Engine light errors, Odometer reading & VIN Fraud detection

Main components of the Inspection include:
- Exterior of the vehicle

- Interior of the vehicle

- Mechnical
- OBD (if supported)

- Driving Test (if seller & weather permits)

- RPM/Idle Test - to rank OBD data and collect OBD Monitors

The Physical Inspection of the Car performed by the qualified inspector using a CarDr.com Inspection App covers 500+ touch points including. The List of key Touch points includes - Driver Side Front Panel, Driver Side Front Door, Driver Side Rear Door, Driver Side Rear Panel, Rear Windshield,Rear Trunk, Rear Bumper, Passenger Side Front Panel, Passenger Side Front Door, Passenger Side Rear Door, Passenger Side Rear Panel, Front Windshield, Front Hood, Front Bumper, Top/Roof, Headlight Left, Headlight Right, Exterior Paint Condition, Frame Damage, Rust, Tail Lights, Directional Lights Left, Directional Lights Right, Sunroof,Door Mirrors, Side Mouldings, Convertible Top, Body Seals, Rocker panel, Back-up Camera, Wiper Blades, WindShield Washer, Body Alignment, Antenna, Body repair, Steering Wheel, Sun Visors, Horn, Cruise Control, Seat Condition, Heated Seats, Seat Belts, Clock, Radio/Nav, Inner Door Panels, Interior Trim, Power Locks, Window Switches, Window Function, Center Console, Dashboard, Dashboard Warning Lights, Stereo Sound Level, Air Conditioning, Heater, Rear Defroster, Carpet, Floor Mats, Cigarette Use, Unusual Odors, Cup Holders, Upholstery, Headliner, Blower Motor, Dash Gauges,Odor,Interior Grade,Air Filter,Battery Condition,Charging System,Cooling Fan Condition,Radiator Cap Sealing, Hoses, Radiator, Engine Coolant, Coolant Leaks, Belts, Power Steering, Steering Fluid, Engine Oil, Engine Fluid Leaks, Engine, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Leaks, Brake System, Brake Fluid Leaks, Transfer Case Leaks,Differential leaks, Exhaust System,CV Joints and Axles, Shocks and bushings, Ball Joints and Tie Rods,Key Fob, Tire Manufacturer/Brand, Left Front Tire, Left Rear Tire,Right Rear Tire,Right Front Tire, Spare Tire,Wheels, Wheel Lug Nuts, Undercarriage, Accessories, Engine Starting, Engine, Transmission, Clutch, Differential Performance, Transfer Case Performance, Wheel Bearing Performance, Brakes, Parking Break, Suspension Performance, Steering, Tire Pressure System (TPMS), Manual Gear's Shift, Computer Diagnosis & On Board Diagnostics (OBD) of all known error codes.


The inspector will try to read the On Board Diagnostic codes from the Engine Control Unit (ECU)  for DTC trouble codes and other OBD Monitor Errors. The inspector also conducsts and IDLE & Tet Drive -  if it’s safe and operational and if permission from the owner has been given. 

The Inpectors use CarDr.com's patent pending Vehicle Inspection App and tools such as a tire depth gauage & OBD Scanner / Adapter. The Inspection data and process is AI server supervised to ensure quality.

All the inspections are parking lot inspections.

The vehicle Inspectors are professionals who usually have multiple years of vehicle repair experience and or ASE certifications.

Our Patent pending inspection APP reads - Check Engine Light Codes (DTC's), OBD Monitors / Emission Monitors, and OBD or On-board diagnostics. OBD refers to vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability.

Modern vehicles provide real-time OBD data in addition to a standardized series of diagnostic trouble codes, or DTCs, which allows to rapidly identify and remedy malfunctions within the vehicle.

Our inspection checks for all DTC Error Codes and reads all On Board Diagnostics parameters using the OBD-II standard. We also read the DTC-  error codes/check engine lights + key 200+ parameters from the ECM.

OBD Monitors:

The purpose of readiness monitors is to self-diagnose the car’s emission control systems. The monitors are also known as Emissions Monitors as they watch the car’s emission related systems. OBD2 Readiness Monitors are a vehicles powerful self check diagnostics.

Vehicles  may perform up to 11 system tests or routines.The output of readiness monitors tell the CarDr.com App whether the car’s computer has completed the tests successfully.

The OBD Parameters scanned Include - Engine load, Engine RPM, Vehicle speed, Throttle position, Coolant temperature, Fuel trim, Fuel pressure, Fuel system status, Intake manifold pressure, Intake air temperature, MAF air flow rate, Air status, Oxygen sensor status, Runtime since engine star,t Distance with MIL on, Fuel tank level input, System vapor pressure, Absolute load, value, Hybrid battery pack life, Engine oil temperature, Engine fuel rate, Torque, VIN & Various DTCs.

The consumer vehicle App with diagnostic capabilities, maintenance tips and driver services is scheduled to launch in the next few months. 

Yes. Our website is open to take orders 24 hours a day. Our entire Order to inspection report system is highly automated and overseen by an AI. All status and services are all Web based and available online on a self serve basis - including - Orders, Cancellation, Assignment, Scheduling, Rescheduling etc. Our Office business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST. The inspectors will many a times perform inspections on weekends if sellers are available. All schedule and availability is online.

If you place your order after hours or on the weekend, we will assign your order to the inspector right away after the seller confirms time. If the seller confirms and the Inspector is available - the inspection will be scheduled.

Daylight is necessary for a good quality inspection. A lot of our inspectors are available to work weekends. You can track your order status real time.

While it is always preferable to conduct a test drive, the vehicle owner may not allow it due to weather conditions, insurance concerns or other reasons. If the inspector is not allowed to ride along with the owner of the vehicle during the test drive, the inspector will notate that the test drive did not occur.

The Vehicle Inspectors will still try to collect the OBD Scan Port / OBD data - which will allow CarDr.com  to revert with DTC Error Code, VIN Number & Odometer authenticity as shared by the vehicle's OBD Engine Control unit

Our inspectors ONLY conduct a visual inspection and  On Board Diagnostic scan - to look for OBD monitors and check for DTC error codes.

We do no other mechanical tests. The OBD scan can indicate a PID for cylinder compression - if the manufacturer supports it.

Our Vehicle Inspectors  do not put the car on a jack or lift. They provide a parking lot inspection.

It is currently available to approved inspectors and needs a login. You can download the app below:

Orders are assigned real-time to the available  inspector closest to the automobile. To help the inspector please provide the availability of the seller, from whom the vehicle is from. Once an order is placed the seller is notified and asked to confirm time (or reschedule, if they like).

The Inspectors are typically available 8am to 6pm on Business Days and sometimes weekends.

if the inspection was not performed we will gladly refund you per the  "cancellation policy"

Our entire system is fully transparent and self-served. To cancel or reschedule login. edit  Vehicle  info/ location, change or use the AI Chat or login as customer and edit/cancel order

Yes. Before the seller accepts the time – you can. If the time and inspector have already been assigned and/or confirmed, please consult the "Cancellation Policy".

We’ll conduct an inspection at seller's premises - residential, business and industrial locations throughout the United States.

Inspectors go directly to the vehicle and need the owner/seller to provide us access to inspect the vehicle.

Yes, if a customer would like to speak with the CarDr.com inspector who conducted the inspection, we have a Verbal Assessment Option that can be added to your order and one of our Senior Inspectors from CarDr.com will contact you after the completed inspection to answer general questions about the vehicle.

Please add that option when placing the order. We also highly suggest the CarDr.com's AI Fair Value as an add on option to add when placing the order.

if you notate them on the order form we will try to accommodate it. Please add it 

The inspector will identify the VIN (vehicle identification number) - by scanning the barcode (or read - from the door frame)  and double checking it on the windshield. The inspector does NOT  check the authenticity of the VIN, history, or title. 

The CarDr.com Inspector App obtains the VIN # using the OBD port to make sure it matches the scanned VIN. If there is an error – you will be notified. It usually indicates serious issues. 

We suggest a CarFax VHR Report - which is available on CarDr.com to verify title and ownership (as an Add On)

When you find a car in which you’re interested, you need to determine whether there are major potential problems with the car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a list of recalls and Technical Service Bulletins, which you may check regarding the car you have in mind for purchase. You'll want to know if the car has been in any accidents, failed smog checks, or had other past issues. You can check the history of the car on CarFax, which takes data from insurance companies, shops, and other providers. Our service integrates with CarFax and provides that report to you for a small fee.

No exact dollar amount estimate for the vehicle’s value is included. However, the report does include the information that will help you determine accurate value. 

We do have an add on service that will provide  the approximate vehicle value - please order the vehicle valuation service if it's needed.

You may cancel an inspection for a scheduled appointment without penalty contacting us before the seller has accepted the inspection schedule. Please see Cancellation Policy for other matters.

We Accept most Payment Types: Credit Cards: Visa, Discover, and American Express. Credit Card Payment is secured by Authorize.net

Cancellation Policy and Terms of Service:

1. Customer can cancel inspections with a 10% cancellation fee on a refund or a full credit of equal value towards another inspection prior to the inspection appointment being confirmed/set with seller. 

2. After an inspection appointment has been confirmed and an inspector has been assigned to the inspection, customers can cancel the inspection at this point with a 30% cancellation fee or a full credit of equal value towards another inspection. 

3. Customers cannot cancel an inspection once an inspector is in route to an inspection location. We have a zero-refund policy at this point of the process. 

4. Inspections cancelled due to sellers prior to the inspector being in route will be issued a full credit of equal value towards another inspection. 

5. Inspections cancelled by the seller once the inspector is in route will be issued a credit less a 30% rescheduling fee.