Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection in Dallas–Fort Worth
Before you buy a used car, let us meet you at the seller and scan it — including a check for hidden airbag and safety-system tampering that a test drive and a clean exterior will never reveal. You get a written report before you hand over any money.
A used car can look perfect and still hide expensive or dangerous problems — especially in the safety systems. Our pre-purchase inspection is built around the thing most inspections miss: whether the airbags and restraint system are real and functional, or were faked to hide a prior wreck.
We meet you at the seller anywhere in DFW, scan the vehicle, check for tampering and hidden damage, and give you a written report — so you walk in knowing exactly what you’re buying and can negotiate, or walk away, with facts.
What we check — including the parts people fake
Beyond a normal once-over, we focus on what’s commonly hidden after a collision:
- Airbag & SRS tampering — we scan for a disabled airbag light, resistors hiding missing airbags, or a module still holding crash data.
- Every module scanned for stored and pending fault codes across the car.
- Signs of prior collision repair that the seller may not disclose.
- A written report you can use to negotiate the price or walk away.
$150
Final price confirmed by vehicle and location. American & Asian vehicles.
How the inspection works
- Tell us the car and where it is. Book online with the vehicle and the seller’s location anywhere in DFW.
- We meet you and inspect. Our technician scans the vehicle and checks the airbag system and modules for tampering and hidden damage.
- You get a written report. We hand you a clear, plain-English report so you can decide with confidence — before any money changes hands.
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Why choose LockNCal
- 🎈 We catch faked airbags — Hidden airbag tampering is our specialty — the single most dangerous thing a used-car seller can hide.
- 🚗 We come to the car — We meet you at the seller anywhere in DFW — no need to move the vehicle.
- 📋 A written report — Clear findings you can use to negotiate or walk away.
- 🔧 Real specialists — We work on airbags and modules every day, so we know exactly what to look for.
Common questions
What makes your pre-purchase inspection different?
Most inspections check fluids, tires, and a test drive. Ours centers on the safety systems — we scan for airbag and SRS tampering, which is how sellers hide a prior wreck. A car can look and drive fine with its airbags faked, and that’s exactly what we catch.
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
It starts at $150 and depends on the vehicle and location. We confirm the price when you book.
Can you inspect the car at the seller’s location?
Yes — that’s how we do it. We meet you wherever the car is across Dallas–Fort Worth so you never have to move it or take the seller’s word for anything.
What do I get at the end?
A written, plain-English report of what we found — including any airbag/SRS tampering, stored codes, and signs of prior collision repair — so you can negotiate or walk away with facts.
Book your service
Tell us your vehicle and what’s going on. Book online in a couple of minutes and see your starting price as you go.
Know before you buy
Book online in a couple of minutes and see your starting price as you go, or call or text a real technician at (469) 277-7277.
