Frequently asked questions

Complete the Inspection Request Form with the vehicle and seller-location information. We review the request for coverage, accessibility, inspector availability, scheduling, and pricing before confirming any service.

Calling, emailing, or texting us does not start or reserve an inspection. The form is the required first step.

We're a mobile service: inspections take place at the vehicle's location, which may be a dealership, private seller's property, business, or another approved site. The vehicle must be accessible and the seller or site must allow the inspection.

Coverage varies by location. Submit the address through the request form so we can check availability.

Pricing depends on the inspection type, vehicle location, travel requirements, scheduling, and other applicable factors. We provide a quote after reviewing your completed request. No price is confirmed before that review.

Submit your request as early as practical, ideally before making a time-sensitive purchase commitment. Appointment availability depends on the vehicle's location, access, and inspector scheduling. Same-day or next-day service cannot be promised in advance.

No. Our inspectors travel to the vehicle at an approved, accessible location. You do not need to transport the vehicle to a ClearPath facility.

Client attendance is not required. If you choose to attend, it is subject to the seller's or facility's permission. The inspector must be allowed to work without interruption and cannot provide a live walkthrough, on-site diagnosis, or purchase recommendation. Findings are communicated through the completed report and ClearPath's follow-up process.

Standard pre-purchase inspections are available for most passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs from model year 2001 or newer, subject to vehicle type, accessibility, and service availability. We do not accept older vehicles under the standard service.

A limited road evaluation may be performed only when permission is provided and the vehicle and conditions allow. It is not guaranteed.

When possible, it helps observe normal driving behavior such as basic acceleration, braking, steering, transmission engagement, and suspension or driveline operation. A road evaluation is not an extended performance test or a safety certification. If it cannot be performed, we document the limitation.

ClearPath performs a visual, functional, observational, and non-invasive evaluation of accessible vehicle components. Depending on accessibility and equipment support, the inspector may document tires, lights, visible body and underbody condition, fluid-related observations, electrical features, and available diagnostic information.

No disassembly is performed. Access or testing limitations are documented in the report.

EV inspection requests may be considered based on the vehicle and available inspection capabilities. Assessments are limited to visible, accessible, and testable conditions; proprietary battery-health data, high-voltage internal components, and manufacturer-specific diagnostics may be inaccessible. Submit the exact make, model, and year for review.

Yes, eligible salvage and rebuilt-title vehicles can be inspected. We can document observable evidence of prior damage or repairs, accessible systems, and available scan information. We cannot certify structural repairs, detect every hidden defect, or verify repair quality without disassembly or specialized testing.

Review the vehicle's title and history carefully alongside the inspection findings.

We attempt electronic scanning when vehicle access, communication, and scanner capabilities permit. Available codes or status information may be documented, but a scan is not a comprehensive diagnosis. No trouble codes does not mean a vehicle is free of mechanical or electrical problems.

We may review available open-recall information using the vehicle's VIN and public manufacturer or NHTSA resources. Recall records and availability can change; buyers should also verify directly with the manufacturer or at NHTSA's recall lookup.

No. Vehicle history reports can be valuable, but they depend on information reported to the services. Some damage, repairs, maintenance, or mechanical problems may not appear. They also don't establish the vehicle's present condition.

A pre-purchase inspection adds a time-specific look at accessible, observable conditions; it does not replace a vehicle history report.

No. ClearPath remains neutral about the purchase decision. We document observable conditions, available diagnostic information, and limitations so you can decide for yourself. An inspection does not guarantee future reliability, repair costs, roadworthiness, or the absence of hidden problems.

Report delivery depends on completion of the inspection, receipt of necessary field information, and internal review. We will communicate the applicable timing for your request. No fixed turnaround is guaranteed on this page.

The inspection report is provided to the purchasing client through ClearPath's normal delivery process. Inspectors do not share inspection findings with the seller during the visit. Any authorized sharing with others is handled through ClearPath.

Inspection work depends on vehicle availability and permission to access the site and vehicle. If the seller refuses access, the vehicle is sold, or plans change, contact ClearPath promptly. Cancellation and potential refund eligibility are reviewed under the applicable terms and conditions, which may include administrative, processing, or dispatch-related deductions.