A lot of what changes hands in Sterling is not a family car. Work vans, pickups and light commercial vehicles are bought and sold constantly here, and they need a different kind of inspection.
Live coverage for Sterling, VA 20164. 2 inspectors currently cover this area.
A commuter car wears out predictably. A work vehicle does not. Two vans with identical mileage can be in completely different condition depending on whether those miles were highway runs or short trips with a full load and the engine never reaching temperature.
The wear shows up in places a standard inspection barely looks — clutch and transmission behaviour under load, rear suspension that has carried weight for years, brake components worn unevenly, and structural corrosion where a load floor has been repeatedly wet.
Every inspection also covers the full checklist — engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, tyres, body and interior — with a diagnostic scan and a road test where the seller permits one.
Yes. Commercial vehicles fall under our Specialist inspection at $499, which allows more time on site and matches you with an inspector who works on that kind of vehicle.
We can inspect it, but we cannot road test it, and there is a limit to what any inspection can tell you about an engine that will not start. We will be clear in the report about what could not be assessed.
If you are buying several vehicles, get in touch before booking and we will work something out.