Fort Lauderdale · Broward County
Pre-purchase car inspection in Fort Lauderdale
A make-specialized Master Certified Technician comes to the car in Fort Lauderdale — dealer lot, driveway or parking lot. Anthony Lapadula dispatches the right specialist and walks you through the report.
Broward County buyers shop a wide stretch of dealerships and private sellers, from Hollywood up through Pompano Beach and west to Coral Springs. Inspect First comes to the car wherever it's parked, and Anthony Lapadula dispatches a Master Certified Technician who specializes in that make — so the person looking at your Lexus actually works on Lexus.
Every inspection ends with a same-day written report with photos and a phone walkthrough with Anthony, in English or Spanish.
What makes buying a used car in Fort Lauderdale different?
Fort Lauderdale and Pompano dealer corridors
Broward's big dealer corridors mean you can see a lot of cars in a day. We inspect on the lot, so you can compare two or three candidates without asking each dealer to let the car leave.
Boats, trucks and salt air
Fort Lauderdale is a boating town. Trucks and SUVs that tow boats to salt-water ramps, and cars parked near the Intracoastal, are prone to underbody and brake corrosion. The technician checks the frame, underbody and hitch area closely.
Storm and flood exposure
Low-lying neighborhoods flood in heavy storms. Flood indicators, electrical faults and corrosion are part of every inspection.
Seasonal and snowbird cars
Cars that sit for months while their owners are away can develop dried seals, flat-spotted tires and weak batteries. Low miles don't always mean low wear.
Areas we serve around Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Pompano Beach
- Plantation
- Coral Springs
- Davie
Not listed? We cover all of South Florida — call Anthony at 561-350-9389. Mon–Sat · 8am–7pm ET. Hablamos Español.
Make specialists: BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Porsche · Audi · Tesla · Honda · Toyota · Land Rover
Fort Lauderdale pre-purchase inspection FAQ
Do you come to dealers in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach?
Yes. The technician inspects on the dealer lot anywhere in Broward County — Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Plantation, Coral Springs, Davie and nearby.
Do you check trucks that were used to tow boats?
Yes. The frame, underbody, hitch area and brakes are checked for salt-water corrosion, and the transmission is checked for tow-related wear.
How quickly can you inspect a car in Broward?
Same day in most cases. Appointments are typically scheduled within 24–48 hours. Call Anthony directly for urgent deals.
Is a low-mileage snowbird car a safe buy?
Often, but not automatically. Cars that sit for long periods can develop their own problems — seals, tires, batteries. The inspection tells you which kind you're looking at.
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Standard is $299, Premium / Luxury is $399, and EVs and hyper-exotics are quoted by the vehicle.
Book an inspection
Buying a car in Fort Lauderdale? Call Anthony first.
Send the VIN and where the car is. Anthony dispatches the right Master Certified Technician for the make — usually within 24–48 hours, often the same day. Hablamos Español.
Mon–Sat · 8am–7pm ET