Premium / Luxury · $399 · South Florida
Luxury car pre-purchase inspection in South Florida
German, European and luxury cars have expensive, model-specific weak points. A specialist in that exact make inspects the car, and Anthony Lapadula walks you through what it means.
A luxury car pre-purchase inspection is the Standard inspection plus the checks that matter on European and high-end cars: a specialist in that specific make, a longer on-site window, a borescope look inside the cylinders, a catalytic back-pressure test, an underbody inspection on a lift when one is available and a VIN cross-check against AutoCheck and the national title database. South Florida's used-car market is heavy with off-lease BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche and Range Rover inventory, and that is where a generalist inspection costs buyers the most.
The short version: $399, a specialist in your car's make, borescope and underbody checks, and a same-day report and call. Applies to European and luxury cars, cars over 10 years old and anything with a salvage suspicion.
Who is the Premium / Luxury inspection for?
- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, Lexus and other European or luxury makes
- Any car over about 10 years old, where age-related failures start
- Off-lease and certified pre-owned cars, where the seller's inspection is the seller's
- Any car where a salvage, flood or rebuilt history is suspected
What does the Premium / Luxury inspection add?
A specialist in that exact make
Anthony dispatches a technician who works on your make every day: a BMW specialist for the X5, a Porsche specialist for the Cayenne. They know which model years have which cooling, timing, air-suspension and electronics problems and where to look for them.
Borescope and compression indicators
A borescope look inside the cylinders shows scoring, carbon build-up and oil consumption problems that no scan tool reports and no test drive reveals.
Catalytic back-pressure test
Replacement catalytic converters on European cars are among the most expensive repairs a buyer can inherit. The back-pressure test shows whether one is failing.
Underbody on a lift where available
Oil leaks, air-suspension lines, subframe mounts, exhaust and corrosion are checked from below when the seller or dealer has a lift available.
Title cross-check against AutoCheck and NMVTIS
The VIN is compared against AutoCheck and the national title database for brands, total-loss records and title washing through other states, on top of the physical frame and paint checks.
Everything in the Standard inspection
Full module scan, cleared-code recovery, paint depth on every panel, frame and flood checks, photos and a plain-English verdict with the questions to put to the seller.
How much does it cost?
Premium / Luxury
$399Foreign and exotic vehicles, vehicles 10+ years old, or anything with a salvage suspicion.
Price based on the vehicle — ask about our discount rates.
- Everything in Standard
- Specialist dispatched for your specific make (BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche)
- Borescope cylinder + cat back-pressure test
- Underbody on-lift inspection (when available)
- VIN history cross-reference vs. AutoCheck + NMVTIS
- Up to 90 minutes on-site
- Phone consultation with Anthony after the report
Other inspections: Standard pre-purchase inspection · EV and exotic pre-purchase inspection
How does the inspection work?
- 01
Send Anthony the VIN and the location
Text or call 561-350-9389 with the listing link or VIN and where the car is: a dealer lot, a driveway or a parking lot anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. Anthony confirms the make, the seller and which inspection applies.
- 02
Anthony dispatches the right specialist
A Master Certified Technician who works on that make goes to the car, usually within 24 to 48 hours and often the same day. You do not need to be there.
- 03
The car is inspected where it sits
Every module is scanned, recently cleared fault codes are recovered, every panel gets a paint-depth reading, and the frame, underbody and flood indicators are checked. Photos document what was found.
- 04
Same-day report and a phone call
You receive a written report with photos by email or a text link, and Anthony calls to walk you through what it means, what it costs to fix and what to bring up with the seller.
We come to the car anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Every city we cover →
Make specialists: BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Porsche · Audi · Tesla · Honda · Toyota · Land Rover
Premium / Luxury pre-purchase inspection FAQ
Which cars fall under the Premium / Luxury inspection?
European and luxury makes such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover and Lexus, any car over about 10 years old, and any car with a suspected salvage, flood or rebuilt history. Anthony confirms the tier when you send the VIN.
How much does a luxury car pre-purchase inspection cost?
$399, the same across South Florida. Hyper-exotics and EVs are quoted by the vehicle because the specialist and the time on site vary.
Is a certified pre-owned luxury car already inspected?
It is inspected by the seller. The Premium inspection is independent and works for you. Certified cars still show up with cleared codes, repainted panels and deferred maintenance.
Can the specialist inspect at a dealer in Boca Raton or Palm Beach?
Yes. Most South Florida dealers allow an inspection on the lot, and the technician brings the equipment to the car. If a dealer refuses, treat that as information.
Do you inspect exotics like Ferrari or Lamborghini?
Yes, under the EV / Hyper-Exotic tier, which is quoted by the vehicle. Call Anthony with the car and he will tell you straight which specialist he can send.
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