Miami · Miami-Dade County
Pre-purchase car inspection in Miami
A make-specialized Master Certified Technician comes to the car in Miami: dealer lot, driveway or parking lot. Anthony Lapadula dispatches the right specialist and walks you through the report.
Miami-Dade is one of the busiest used-car markets in the country, and that volume cuts both ways: more choice, and more cars that have been cleaned up to hide something. Inspect First comes to the car — the dealer lot, the seller's driveway, or a parking lot — and Anthony Lapadula dispatches a Master Certified Technician who specializes in that make. A Honda specialist for the Accord, a BMW specialist for the X5, an EV specialist for the Tesla.
You get a same-day written report with photos, and Anthony walks you through the findings on the phone — in English or Spanish.
What makes buying a used car in Miami different?
Dealer rows in Doral and Hialeah
Independent dealer corridors in Doral, Hialeah and along the major Miami-Dade commercial roads move a large number of used cars quickly. We inspect on the lot, so you don't need the dealer to release the car to a shop.
Flood cars after storms
After hurricanes and heavy flooding, water-damaged cars get dried out, detailed and resold — sometimes with clean-looking titles. The technician checks for the corrosion, moisture and debris water leaves behind, alongside the module scan and frame check.
Buying in Spanish
Miami is a Spanish-first market for many buyers and sellers. Hablamos Español — the booking, the phone walkthrough and the report can all be in Spanish.
Beach and bay corrosion
Cars that live near Miami Beach, Key Biscayne or the bay see more salt air. Underbody and brake-line corrosion are part of the check.
What a pre-purchase inspection costs in Miami
Same price everywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, no travel fee.
- Standard Inspection$299
- Premium / Luxury$399
- EV / Hyper-ExoticQuoted by the vehicle
Areas we serve around Miami
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Doral
- Aventura
- Homestead
Not listed? We cover all of South Florida. Call Anthony at 561-350-9389. 7 days · 8am–6pm ET. Hablamos Español. Every city we cover →
Make specialists: BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Porsche · Audi · Tesla · Honda · Toyota · Land Rover
Buying in Miami from out of state?
We inspect the car at the dealer or the seller's driveway in Miami, send you the report the same day and call you with the findings before you travel. How a remote purchase works →
Miami pre-purchase inspection FAQ
How fast can you reach a dealer in Doral or Hialeah?
Same day in most cases. Miami-Dade appointments are typically scheduled within 24–48 hours. Call Anthony directly if the deal is moving fast.
Can you tell if a car in Miami was in a flood?
The technician checks for flood indicators — corrosion in unusual places, moisture, silt and debris, and electrical faults in the module scan. History reports often miss flood damage that was never claimed.
Is the inspection available in Spanish?
Yes. Hablamos Español. Anthony and his network speak Spanish, and the report can be delivered in Spanish.
Do you inspect cars from private sellers in Miami?
Yes. We coordinate with the seller and inspect wherever the car is — a driveway, a parking lot, or a dealer lot.
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost in Miami?
Standard is $299, Premium / Luxury is $399, and EVs and hyper-exotics are quoted by the vehicle. Pricing is the same across South Florida.
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Book an inspection
Buying a car in Miami? Call Anthony first.
Send the VIN and where the car is. Anthony dispatches the right Master Certified Technician for the make, usually within 24 to 48 hours and often the same day. Hablamos Español.
7 days · 8am–6pm ET