Just excuses….Avoid inspections with this company. Josh may or may not identify issues and has no interest in standing behind his work when he does miss something. I ordered the deluxe inspection when purchasing a used car recently. He missed the cracked radiator (which is upwards of $1,000 to fix). With all his disclaimers absolving him of any responsibility for his work, I’m still trying to figure out what the benefit was in paying for his services. My mistake. Hopefully this review will save you from experiencing what I have. I had hoped to get an idea of any existing major issues from a knowledgeable professional. My expectations were not met. I encourage you to consider other companies that will stand behind their work and that see the importance in working with the customer to provide a reasonable resolution when major issues are overlooked.

We found Josh through a recommendation from our neighbor who had also recently purchased a car, and had a great experience using PDXinspections, and Josh didnt disappoint! He was timely, polite, listened to my concerns, and was in and out in a jiffy. I received the full PDF rundown shortly after our appointment. Highly recommend!

Josh’s thoroughness, attention to detail, and honesty will have me as a loyal customer. I can trust Josh to help make a stressful decision to purchase a car, smooth and reassuring. Very full detailed report, great communication, and all around easy process. Thank you!

I am so happy I used this service for my used vehicle. Its super helpful that Josh comes to you to do the inspection and he is very thorough and professional. I highly recommend using his service for valuable information about your car as well as peace of mind. Worth the money.

Josh did a fabulous job of inspecting my recently purchased 2008 Toyota 4Runner. He arrived on time, very efficiently inspected every inch of my vehicle using some very nifty tools, explained his findings to me, and produced a very thorough report. I feel much better now knowing the state of my vehicle and am going to move forward on his recommendations to make my car safer and better maintained. His website is also full of helpful information. I highly recommend his auto inspection service.

I was buying a car at a distance, and wouldnt be able to have my local mechanic check it out. Online advice indicated on-site inspections couldnt be quite as comprehensive as in-shop, but the reviews about PDXinspections convinced me they were worth a try. Josh was prompt and professional, and his detailed report gave me enough info to know which kind of repairs I would need to plan for as I negotiated the vehicle purchase. Thanks, Josh!

I was blown away by the level of detail I got from the inspection. Josh was informed, punctual, worked around my (and the sellers) schedule and provided a VERY in depth report on the vehicle within a couple of hours.Id recommend PDXinspections services to anyone looking to buy a used car in the Portland area. Well worth the time and money for peace of mind.

I was uneasy about a vehicle purchase out of state. This company was professional, prompt, and set my mind at ease. Made the purchase and no regrets. If your unsure, just use them.

I am buying a used car sight-unseen from out of state. Josh gave me more than enough information and photos to feel completely confident about what I am getting. He was very prompt to reply to my online request and communicated with me regularly throughout the process of scheduling the inspection. The dealer gave him a bit of a run-around -- the car is here; no, its there; its not available today; call somebody else tomorrow. Josh followed through with them and kept me in the loop. He was very professional in his exchanges with the dealer and me. In fact, he has done a far better job communicating with me than the deal has. Joshs report is very comprehensive and easy to understand. Overall, Im very happy with the level of service and certainly would recommend PDXinspections!

I scheduled a PPI for an exotic English car with Josh and then called the dealer to confirm. The dealer in question knew of Josh and PDX which is always a good sign. Unfortunately the dealer sold the car before the inspection which is their right since I had not put a deposit on the vehicle. Josh was very understanding and promptly refunded the fee. Very professional. If I am looking at another car io buy in Washington I will definitely call PDX.

Great service! it was super helpful in find the right vehicle for us!

Josh exceeded my expectations. His email replies are clear and prompt, and his reports are thorough and easy to understand. When we hit a glitch with the car seller - the guy no-showed us - Josh even had a process for that, which allowed us to reschedule a few days later. PDXInspections helped me NOT to buy a car, and for that I feel like it was money well spent.

Excellent pre-purchase car inspection service! I was able to book an appointment the night before for a Platinum inspection the following day. Communication with Josh was excellent - both through email and phone. I wasnt able to be present for the inspection but the report shows that he does a very detailed, high quality job. You get a very good idea of the condition of the vehicle. I was able purchase the vehicle with peace of mind, knowing there wouldnt be any surprises down the road. This is a very convenient way to get an inspection done instead of having to make a trip to a nearby mechanic (which may also have a conflict of interest) and at a fair price. I recommend this company and will be using them for future car purchases.

The owner Josh has done an incredible job on the inspection of my vehicle, he did way above and beyond his call of duty to make sure everything is done to perfection. I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend him to inspect your vehicle if you are looking for someone to do this job. His charge is very reasonable and very low compare to the quality of his work.

4 years ago I was researching and had my eye on 3 different trucks. Josh inspected all 3 of them and possibly saved me from purchasing a lemon. Here four years later my truck is still running great and in retrospect his thorough auto inspection in the beginning was a sound investment. It doesnt matter if youre spending $2000 or $20,000 ~ PDX Auto Inspections by Josh are analytical, high tech and super insightful making this service well worth the money. Thanks Josh!

Josh did a great job. The report was timely, detailed, and easy to understand. He replied quickly as well to my follow-up questions. If youre seriously interested in a car, this service is well worth the money.

Josh at PDXinspections knocked it out of the park. I wanted to move fast on a used car and needed someone who could look at it ASAP. After filling out the work order form at midnight I heard back from him early the next morning. He was amenable to meeting me near work and had already started inspecting the car before I even got there. After some conversation and looking over the car together he spent about an hour and got the inspection report back to me right away.The price was superlative, the friendliness level was super high, and the inspection was so thorough that I could tell he had gone over the whole car with a fine toothed comb.Highly recommended for a quick turn-around, low price, high quality inspection.Thanks PDXinspection, you made my day.

Very happy with Josh and his work. Bought a used rig and had a few doubts after driving for 2 days (had 5 days to return it). Found Josh, he came to our house within a few hours and gave us great peace of mind about our purchase. All checked out and now we dont have to worry about having made a mistake. Well worth the reasonable fee. Thanks Josh.

I loved the time and research he put into the inspection. It goes to show that he was not just in it for the money but he really had our best interest in mind. He was honest and very helpful in helping us find a reliable car.

I used PDX Inspections today while buying (helping my mom buy) a used car from a private party. The inspection was very thorough, and response from Josh to my questions same day of the inspection were also thorough and prompt. You will likely pay more (and perhaps get more) than a dealer pre-purchase inspection, and this is way more convenient. I would expect sellers to prefer this too, and definitely less hassle to buy the car. Thanks to Josh for providing an excellent service.

It was my first car from a dealer, Josh was Excellent and Professional and very responsive.It was done with ease at my residence in detail.I would certainly recommend to get this inspection done for peace of mind.Thanks...

Josh is great. He goes above and beyond in his inspection service and takes the time to do a thorough job. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy used.

You cant go wrong with PDX Inspections. Josh, the man behind the name, is a skillful professional. His attention to detail and communication through out the inspection process keeps you feeling safe and protected. Its such a cool thing knowing that someones in your corner, looking out for you. His honest guidance and advice, gives a whole new meaning to customer service. I highly recommend his services to everyone looking to buy a car.Thanks again for all your help Josh.

I booked Josh at PDXInspections to inspect a used car for me, simultaneously as I was coming in from out of town on the train. He was extremely responsive, prompt, considerate, and helpful -- fit me into the schedule in a way that totally met my needs, and reserved a time slot for me even though I hadnt yet completed booking the service on the web.the salesman at Ron Tonkin Honda said he had never seen an inspector be this thorough.Josh found a number of issues with the vehicle and I was able to get the dealer to correct the significant ones before buying the car.Well done, sir !!

I needed a fast inspection on a used vehicle at a dealership out in Beaverton and Josh delivered! He was prompt, professional, and the Premium report included everything I needed to know. I will definitely use his service in the future!

The inspection was very lazy.They missed a lot of obvious damage on the car and it seems like they were working with the dealership to fool me.I would not recommend this company, they have no morals and they act upon emotion instead of logic.Edit: I’m curious what my occupation has to do with your poor service. Why wouldn’t one of the highest rated dealerships in Portland want to work with PDX inspections? Seems a little suspicious- thank you for pointing that out.

My wife was actually the one that set this up for us and I am glad she did. We avoided wasted time, energy, money and a good headache by using the service and compared to that the cost is very minimal. It was more thorough than I had expected and its very much appreciated.Thank you!

Thorough and trustworthy!Great for out of state buyers.

Painless inspection process! PDXinspections was fast, thorough, and definitely worth it. I will recommend them to all of my friends in search of a used vehicle.

Josh Lawson was outstanding in all regards! I have dealt with many inspectors over the past 6 months and Josh met all of my expectations! I am purchasing a vehicle over the internet and am relying on pre purchase inspections to guide my purchase.Once again, Josh was great, not a lot of hot air like so many others whose reviews were less than stellar!

PDXinspections was efficient, thorough, professional, explained inspection results very clearly, and provided a complete written report via email immediately. The information I learned about the car from this inspection was exactly what I needed to make my decision. I would not have purchased this car without this inspection.

I was contemplating the purchase of a high mileage BMW M3 in Portland Oregon. Since I am physically located >3,200 miles away from Portland in S Florida, I first contacted the local BMW dealer for a PPI; they stated they could schedule an inspection in 2 or 3 weeks.I could not wait for the dealer. I found PDX via Google; the webpage looked very professional so I submitted a request for information. Josh responded to my request via email within 20 minutes. Over email we discussed some concerns I had that are very specific to this vintage BMW. Joshs responses to my questions convinced me that he was indeed knowledgeable on the BMW E46 platform. I arranged to have their most through inspection, and opted for the extra cost photos as part of the report.The inspection and photos turned out to be $ well spent. I was presented with a detailed condition report almost 200 high resolution photos and a couple of short videos of the car. I spent at least 2 hours studying the report and photos; I really got a great feel for the actual condition of the car.Based on the PDX inspection, I purchased the car, then held my breath to 12 days while it was transported from Portland to Miami. When the car arrived, there were no surprises; the car presented in real life exactly as the photos and report from PDX portrayed.In my case, the service provided by PDX was more than worth the amount I was charged. If I could I would rate them higher than 5 stars. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but the excellent service Josh/PDXInspections provided makes me want to share. I was buying a used Prius from a Jaguar dealer that disavowed any knowledge of the cars mechanical condition and was selling it as-is. The dealer was only willing to hold the car off the market for 48 hours to allow for an inspection. I researched options on the web, and selected and scheduled PDX Inspections without really knowing whether it would work out. Josh was immediately responsive, pulled the carfax and other reports and sent them to me, and scheduled to review the car. The work he did was excellent -- the Jaguar dealers mechanics were a bit annoyed at how thoroughly he inspected the vehicle, and guessed that I paid significantly more for the service. I will definitely call PDX Inspections again when I replace my wifes car.

Not returning calls, not responding email...I have to try contacting them either with Pigeon post or smoke signals...

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