All Used Car Inspections and Exotic / Classic Car Inspections** include a bumper to bumper detailed report with plenty of high quality photos. Our pre-purchase used car inspections do not stop at 150 points; all of our auto inspections cover a complete bumper to bumper comprehensive evaluation of each and every used car including paint condition, dents / dings, rust, evidence of body filler or signs of previous collision, corrosion, fluid leaks, and any obvious signs of substandard repairs and more.

NAIS used auto inspections also include a test drive up to 5 miles when permitted and include a performance evaluation on all areas of the engine, transmission and drivetrain, suspension and steering performance and noises, ride quality, driveline or wheel and tire vibration, wind noises, body (collision, flood or corrosion), functional equipment (ie. cruise control, air conditioning and heater, all electrical accessories, etc.) *air conditioning is not checked with diagnostic equipment or for amount of refrigerant in system - only for visual inspection of compressor operation and visual leaks noted.Click here to learn more

All Used Car Inspections include a detailed condition report plus 20 or more photos of:

  • Various views of exterior
  • Various views of interior
  • Any defect in paint and body panels, or signs of previous damage/repair, including underbody panels when availability of vehicle lifting is permitted.
  • Under hood pictures
  • Oil leaks, missing components or modifications, noises, signs of abuse or lack of maintenence, starting, idle and performance, engine smoking or signs of overheating
  • *We do not test for oil consumption
  • VIN plate or label on body
  • Odometer (evidence of tampering - alignment of tumblers)
  • Any plain view damage to exterior or interior
  • View and operational checks of instrument panels and dashboard controls
  • *We do not test for operation or accuracy of navigation equipment or fuel mileage computers
  • Floor and carpeting showing any excess wear and tear or stains
  • Any and all areas that are reported defective or flawed will be photographed.
  • * We can provide a consultation following the inspection to describe the contents of the condition report
  • * Mileage fees will be quoted for vehicles outside the inspector's local area
  • * Normal time frame to complete a used vehicle inspection is 48-72 hours excluding weekends

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Classic Car Inspections and Exotic Car Inspections includes all details from basic used car inspection plus the following;
  • More comprehensive inspection and evaluation of the vehicle
  • Undercarriage inspection showing any rust or previous repair *(seller will need to have the ability to lift vehicle for this service)
  • Check for originality of body panels and owner's records *(when provided)*
  • Photo of Title *(if available)*
  • Photos of any documentation from mechanical repairs or body work and any documentation provided as to the originality of the vehicle *(when provided by owner)*
  • * We can provide a consultation following the inspection to describe the contents of the condition report
  • * Mileage fees will be charged for vehicles outside the inspector's local office area
  • * Normal time frame to complete a classic car inspection is 48-72 hours excluding weekends
  • ** See below for list of classic and exotic cars.

We perform End of Lease Auto Inspections sometimes referred to as Off Lease or Lease Return Inspections and provide Condition Reports that include high quality photos for banks, leasing companies and individuals who want proof as to the condition of the vehicle at the end of the lease term. Our inspectors take photos of any excessive "wear and use" items when conducting an end of lease inspection and also provide a written report. All lease return inspection reports are available on the website through a secure login and can be modified to fit your company's needs.Click here to learn more

NAIS will perform an inspection and evaluation of the client's vehicle in order to provide proof of all existing conditions along with detailed and accurate reports and high quality photos. Our expert professional inspection reports are an indispensable service that shows the nonconformity of the client's vehicle under the Automotive Lemon Law or Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act which provides substantial physical proof needed for arbitration.

NAIS also provides expert formal reports for use at arbitration hearings and trials along with our expert witness testimony. We can provide expert reports based on case files and/or inspection of the vehicle involved in automotive warranty law, breach of warranty and so forth. These reports will ascertain the diminution of value assessed to the vehicle and will provide you with the support needed to arbitrate opposing council's reports from their experts.

NAIS can tailor your CPO dealership review program in order to give a standardized structure to the certified used vehicle market across the nation for your make of vehicle. By performing these visits, dealers will unify all certified pre-owned vehicles to one high quality standard across the country.

National Auto Inspection Services can also provide the same type of certified pre-owned programs to the Independent Used Car Industry that all the major manufactures stand behind. Let NAIS provide dealer reviews and "NAIS Certify" your used car inventory and you can advertise those select cars to the public and be assured that your customers can have the same piece of mind when shopping for a used car at your dealership as they do when shopping for the same car at the manufacturer's dealerships


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National Auto Inspection Services has performed thousands of Mechanical Failure Breakdown Inspections. Warranty companies and manufacturers can expect National Auto Inspections to provide professional and efficient inspections and online reports from our nationwide network of skilled professionals. National Auto Inspections also provides thorough, accurate online reports detailing the inspector's findings and are supported by digital photos that will support our documentation. Northeast Auto Inspections has developed state-of the-art software for keeping track of our clients' inspection assignments and reports, our inspectors, and a searchable database of inspections performed.

We perform mechanical breakdown failure inspections for warranty and service contract companies to provide an accurate cause of failure and extent of damage report. Our inspectors will call in a verbal report to the warranty company from the repair facility as needed and will also have all reports and photos uploaded onto the website. Our proficient online reporting system will also e-mail our finished reports to the warranty company once completed. All reports and photos are made available on the web site forever through secure login. All of our inspectors are required to have several years of experience in the automotive industry and be A.S.E. Certified.

Our pre-warranty inspections are designed to give the warranty company a complete condition report on the mechanical, powertrain, electrical, and other systems that have pre-existing conditions of any components so that the warranty is protected from any pre-existing condition that exist prior to the vehicle purchase and in-service date of the warranty.

** List of Classic and Exotic Cars

  • Acura NSX
  • Dodge Viper
  • Maybach
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Ferrari
  • Mercedes-Benz S & G Classes
  • Aston Martin
  • Ford GT, GT40
  • Packard
  • Audi A8 L, A8 L W12, RS8
  • Hummer
  • Porsche
  • Austin-Healey
  • Jaguar XJ, XK8, XKR
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Bentley
  • Lamborghini
  • Saleen
  • BMW M-Series, 7-Series
  • Land Rover, Range Rover
  • Shelby
  • Cadillac XLR, XLR-V, STS-V, CTS-V
  • Limousines
  • Custom Cars
  • Cobra
  • Lotus
  • Porsche
  • Most Italian and sport cars
  • Any vehicle deemed as a specialty car
  • Chrysler Prowler
  • Maserati
  • All vehicles manufactured prior to 1981


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