Auto Analyst

Highly recommend using their service. Jeff was extremely reliable and accurate on the diagnosis of the car. I know very little about cars and was very satisfied with their recommendation. I wouldn’t buy a used car without getting their analysis first. They provide very professional and top rate service.

AutoAnalyst wasn’t the silver bullet I thought it would be. At first I was very happy with the assessment and the appraisal. But, we found out after driving our car home that our horn didn’t work. The report said it did. Also, the rubber seal around the bottom edge of the windshield by the wiper blades was completely separating. We didn’t notice until we went to a car wash and the dryer blew it out of place. The report said the windshield was in good shape. I emailed Jeff about why he indicated these were both in good shape when they weren’t and he didn’t email back. So — definitely get an inspection, but not from Auto Analysts. For $ 170 I expect more attention to detail and a response to my email

Highly recommend.
I never bought a used car before, so it can be quite nerve racking for the non-​mechanically inclined. I used the contact form on their web site and they were able to go out to the dealership and inspect the car the very next day.
You get a full report via email with everything they checked and found. You also get a phone conversation to go over any other details and possible negotiating angles. And then you pay via Pay Pal, so everything is super easy.
The cost was $ 175, but your cost may vary based on how far they have to travel. They saved me over $ 1,000 by letting me know what needed to get fixed, which I had the dealer do as part of the buying process. So pay $ 175 to save $ 1,000? That’s a pretty good deal as far as I’m concerned. The peace of mind alone to know I’m not buying a lemon is probably worth the cost.