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Portland's only all in one automotive consulting company with a personal touch!

 


My Mission

To provide you with a one stop automobile consultant for life!

· Onsite Pre-Purchase Inspections / Used Vehicle Inspections - PDXinspections.com

· Purchase one of my own clean, hand picked reconditioned, pre-sale inspected vehicles

· Looking to buy your next quality vehicle? I'm small independent licensed Dealer and Independent Auto Locator

· Performance Modifications

· Modern Vehicle Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repair

 

Portland's Most Respected Automotive Companies

High Tech Auto LLC is a one man operation. I'm a Professional ASE & GM factory trained Master Certified Technician as well as a Licensed/Bonded/Insured Independent Dealer. I'm not a huge dealership with huge overheads and pushy salespeople where you will be treated like a number or a wholesaler selling poorer quality cars. I personally hand select only a few vehicles at a time, I actually drive my vehicles instead of throwing them on a lot to sit ensuring I know everything I possibly can before turning them over to my clients.  

I SELL ONLY CLEAN TITLE / RELIABLE VEHICLES.
 I BELIEVE HONEST REPRESENTATION & QUALITY VEHICLES SELL THEMSELVES.  

Every vehicle I purchase goes through the same thorough inspection process as performed by PDXinspections. What makes High Tech Auto different is: I spend the necessary money to properly recondition my vehicles to ensure I am selling the cleanest and most reliable vehicles on the market. My goal is to make sure there are no surprises when you take the time from your busy schedule to visit with me. I personally recondition my own vehicles, including the inspecting, cleaning/detailing, changing needed fluids and performing the necessary maintenance. When you buy a vehicle from High Tech Auto, you are buying a vehicle that is: clean/detailed, everything working as designed, up to date on maintenance and has been completely pre-sale inspected by "Portland's Premier Modern Inspection Service". You will not find an easier, more personable, more knowledgeable, honest private party or dealer to work with. I am the only seller you will find who sells and has the knowledge, training, specialized tools and certifications to service your vehicles as well.
 

I'm a registered and licensed Professional Technician. We've all been there, from poor dealership experiences or getting ripped off from a repair shop; Let me assure you I'm far from either. Feel free to check out my Credentials, I'm an ASE & General Motors Factory Trained Master Certified Technician, a Licensed Oregon Business and Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer. I'm far from your average backyard mechanic. Today's vehicles are very complex and technology is advancing at an incredible pace. I spent 4 years hands on training for this technology. Let me earn your trust and let me be your personal automotive consultant for life. Again most of my business is referral so I really work to satisfy and to offer a convenient helpful service at a very competitive price.

 

I am a Licensed, Bonded and Insured Dealer/Auto Locator, and can assist you in making your next purchase. I have many sources when it comes to finding that perfect vehicle.

 

I pride myself on making customers for life as most of my business is by referral.

PDXinspections is my primary business, performing On-Site Used Vehicle Pre-Purchase inspections for today's car buyers. I use my experience as a Professional Master Certified Technician and experience buying and selling cars to help prevent the public from buying other people's problems. I know what you are seeing out there and I know firsthand used car buying is a time consuming, risky and often terrifying process!
 

Please be an educated buyer - Be sure to do your research on the vehicle you're considering, the company you're dealing with, and most importantly don't buy without having your next potential purchase Pre-Purchase Inspected prior to making an offer. Please visit http://PDXinspections.com  

Must Watch - KATU News Problem Solvers on why you must have your next used vehicle purchase inspected prior to purchase. Aired 11/16/10 featuring PDXinspections as your Portland used car-buying expert.

See what my past customers had to say about my services

104+ Positive Reviews and Growing!

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12/27/2010

READ THIS REVIEW!! I bought a classic truck in Portland OR from Ebay and need an inspection the week before Christmas. I emailed Josh from PDX and he was busy so he referred me to another inspector in the Portland Area. I scheduled an appointment with the other inspector to look at the truck. When the other inspector arrived to inspect he was rude to the dealer and very demanding. He had a very difficult time communicating with the dealer and ending up leaving the inspection before he finished. When I talked to him later he had no information and did not do the inspection. The dealer was frustrated and I was frustrated so I called Josh back and he fit me in the same day! Josh was extremely knowledgeable and a true professional. He got me the report the same day and even walked me though all the details. I don't think I would have bought the truck if Josh had not gone back to do the inspection. Bottom Line do not buy a car without a professional like Josh from PDX Inspections looking at it first!

 

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09/28/2010

I don't care how much you think you know about cars, PDXinspections will catch important things that you would have missed, I'm sure of it. I'm thrilled - I can now purchase my sweet ride with confidence.

Josh answers emails with lightning speed. Dealers tried to tell me not to send him because their cars are "certified." But to paraphrase Tommy Boy, I can take a ___ in a box and mark it "certified", I got spare time.

Think you're all set to buy because you checked the Carfax and you kicked the tires yourself? Think again - you need PDXinspections.

 

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06/15/2010

I was looking for a vehicle for work and came across Josh's reviews on Yelp. We gave him a shot and he is now going to be the only person I go to for all future vehicle purchases.

He was thorough, timely, a good communicator, and very professional. I have a fairly good working knowledge of automobiles but Josh blew me out of the water with everything he found. I was very impressed.

We'll definitely be going back to Josh!

 

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05/23/2010

I was ready to buy a used car from a dealership but Josh found half a dozen issues that concerned me, only some of which the dealership was willing to fix, so I walked away. The second car he inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one. Loved his prompt service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on the car. And I really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions!

 

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12/22/2009

I was looking at a 2000 Mercedes 230C last week, and found the PDX Inspections ad on Craigslist. Because he appeared to have good reviews, I decided to set up an appointment with Josh at PDX Inspections. That turned out to be a great idea, and money well spent. Josh was extremely thorough and took his time to do his comprehensive set of checks...even though the weather was cold, wet and miserable. I was impressed with his automotive knowledge, and his unbiased opinions. (He does not care whether you buy the car or not, so you will get the straight scoop from him.)

Turns out, he found about $800 worth of maintenance issues that needed to be addressed. With his written report in hand, this allowed me to negotiate $800 off the car price. So in essence, this inspection did not cost me money...it SAVED me $680! I will absolutely use Josh again when I buy another car, and would have no problem recommending him to my friends and family.

Getting an inspection like this done prior to buying a used car is a complete no-brainer, and Josh is the guy you want to have do it.

 

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1/6/2011 Best money I ever spent.

First and foremost, thank you for the excellent service. While we haven't yet decided whether or not to purchase the 2005 Tahoe you inspected for us, the information you provided was extremely valuable. There is no way we would have been able to determine the potential problem with the heads or head gasket without your technical expertise. Josh was able to use his 5 gas exhaust analyzer and actually pick up signs of carbon dioxide in the coolant overflow tank. And, as it turns out, there was a Technical Bulletin from GM about this problem and the potential for porous heads, which have been known to crack. This is a $3000-$4000 repair job, which not only would have drained our bank account, but would have left us without a vehicle for two weeks. We now have the information we need to negotiate with the owner and/or have the vehicle inspected further for the suspect heads. In a word.............INVALUABLE!

 

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“I can’t say enough good things about Josh and PDXInspections! I met Josh a few years ago when I bought a Ford Focus that he was selling on consignment for a client. The car was for my daughter, and I wanted something reliable and in good shape. The Focus was in great shape and I was very impressed with Josh. Since then, I’ve had him sell two cars on consignment for me and also had him complete an inspection on a Jeep I wanted to buy. I had my heart set on this Jeep, but I knew better than to buy a 10- year old car without Josh’s inspection. His careful and thorough review of the Jeep detected a major issue and saved me a costly repair. I was able to negotiate the completion of the repair before I bought the Jeep. I have recommended Josh to several of my friends. His knowledge of vehicles of all types and ages, his thoroughness, honesty and professionalism cannot be matched. I will not buy or sell a car without him. On top of it all, he is one of the most likable people you will ever deal with.”

February 3, 2010 Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Member has hired Josh as a Automotive in 2007, and hired Josh more than once

 

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“Josh was of great assistance to me when my car was stolen over a year ago. I told him what I was looking for in a car and how much I was willing to spend and he delivered. He made the experience painless, which was critical to me at that time.”

January 26, 2010 Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity

Member has hired Josh as a Auto Sales in 2008

 

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“Josh is professional, on time, and an absolute master of onsite auto inspections. He operates what is probably one of the most sophisticated onsite auto inspection services in the country. It's amazing what he can discover on a used car without use of a lift and shop.”

January 19, 2010 Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity

Member has hired Josh as a Car Inspector since in 2007, and hired Josh more than once

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 READ THIS REVIEW!
I bought a classic truck in Portland OR from Ebay and need an inspection the week before Christmas. I emailed Josh from PDX and he was busy so he referred me to another inspector in the Portland Area. I scheduled an appointment with the other inspector to look at the truck. When the other inspector arrived to inspect he was rude to the dealer and very demanding. He had a very difficult time communicating with the dealer and ending up leaving the inspection before he finished. When I talked to him later he had no information and did not do the inspection. The dealer was frustrated and I was frustrated so I called Josh back and he fit me in the same day! Josh was extremely knowledgeable and a true professional. He got me the report the same day and even walked me though all the details. I don't think I would have bought the truck if Josh had not gone back to do the inspection. Bottom Line do not buy a car without a professional like Josh from PDX Inspections looking at it first

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Very helpful and fast to respond to questions
We were out of state and he made it easy to just show up and be ready to buy. His inspection is more then you need, like telling you the AC temp. I was very confident after his review. I would recommend him.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Highly Recommended by a very satisfied customer
I recently purchased a car out of state with the help of the report from PDXInspections.com. Josh was my eyes and ears while dealing with the seller. In addition to the mechanical inspections, he inspected the title, registration and papers to make sure everything was in order. His professional, detailed report and photographs gave me peace of mind in making a purchase without ever physically touching the car. Josh was prompt, courteous and in constant communication at each step. He answered all my questions about the car in detail. I highly recommend using his inspection service - it is worth every penny.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 High Tech & Very Thorough
High tech, honest and very thorough. It's well worth the price to have Josh check out your vehicle before you buy it.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Saved me from buying a bad car!‎‎
I was ready to buy a used car from a dealership but Josh found half a dozen issues that concerned me, only some of which the dealership was willing to fix. The second car he inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one. Loved his prompt service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on the car. And I really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions!‎.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Fast, great service‎
I emailed josh at 9:00 pm on a Tuesday and he was doing the inspection at 11:00 am the next day. Great service and provided very useful information for the purchase of our car.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Worth your money‎
I placed my order over the weekend, and Josh was out on Monday. Very thorough; he definitely delivered a quality inspection and report. I would certainly use his service again.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great service.‎
Josh was out the day I placed my order and the report he provided was very detailed and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Simply Superb
Josh is an extremely professional and knowledgeable mechanic who is also a very personable guy who is easy to deal with. In today's used car market this type of independent high quality service is not just for auto enthusiast's, but should be practiced by every shrewd buyer. Two thumbs up!‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great service
Josh was extremely responsive, and was able to work around my (and the car seller's) schedule with no fuss. The report was extremely thorough, and delivered 2 hours after the scheduled inspection. Very pleased.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Highly Recommended
Josh took the stress out of buying a vehicle with a less than perfect Carfax report. His inspection is thorough and professional and as a result I was able to buy with confidence. This service is well worth the money and I will be using it again in the future.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 invaluable / recommended protection...‎
Josh's service allowed me to make an informed, confident purchase and the detailed report he delivered after inspection let me know what work the vehicle actually needs, so i don't have to worry about being taken advantage of by any dishonest sellers or mechanics. The whole process could've been full of nerve-wracking uncertainty if not for the thorough inspection / report, so it's definitely well worth the price and highly recommended!‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 So worth it‎
Cheaper than the dealerships, but just as thorough! I would recommend Josh to anyone.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Fast, friendly, informative, and detailed...
Josh showed up on time, was great at communicating, and provided a very detailed and helpful report on my car. We were preparing for a move to another state and had just bought a car from a dealership without getting it checked out. It was a great deal but I had no way to know what issues the car might have and what maintenance would need to be done; I also had fears about having purchased a lemon that was a "great deal" from past experience (I should have learned right?). With Josh's report and input, I now know that we purchased a top notch car and what maintenance repairs to expect in the near future. This has put my mind at ease and helped me prepare our car for the cold climate ahead. It's definitely worth the cost, go to his website and schedule him, you won't regret it.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 
The prompt service, expertise and level of detail Josh provided enable me not only to save money, but know in comfort that the car I wished to Purchase would suit both my fiancé and my needs. Will use Josh again.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Very Good Service at reasonable expense
I was about to buy what I thought was a nice Audi A6 with a clean CarFax report. Test drove nicely and appeared to be in excellent condition. Josh inspected it and informed me there had been significant paint work indicating a likely collision. Very nice detailed report within a couple hours of inspection. Saved me from an expensive mistake.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Used PDX Inspections again....
I just bought a high mileage Honda Odyssey with a lot features (ie, potential to fail). Josh went to the seller's office and gave the car a thorough check up. He brings a full set of tools, a compressor (to raise the car), computers, and scan tools. If you're skeptical that an onsite inspection can be as thorough as an in-shop inspection, withold judgement until you see Josh at work. I got all the information I needed to make a decision about the car (I bought it), and didn't have to deal with the hassle of driving the car to a shop. It seems irresonsible to buy a car without this service.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Josh took the hassle out of finding...‎
My boyfriend and I just bought our first car ever to move across the country. We didn't have a lot of money to spend (around 3000), so we couldn't afford to make a bad decision. Without knowing all the questions to ask and details to look for, Josh's inspections were instrumental in choosing the right one. We drove the 5000+ miles to the East coast and our ride is still solid as it ever was. Thanks, Josh, for a superb job! We were completely happy with the experience.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great to work with
Josh is great to work with, very knowledgeable, and does a complete inspection. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection done.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Josh is thorough and a real expert...‎
Josh's name was referred to me by one of my friends. I am 100 % satisfied with his services and expertise. The dealer I bought my SUV from said, “I have never seen an inspector like him who is so thorough, knowledgeable and equipped with latest diagnostic tools required to inspect the vehicle fully” I think this says all about Josh. Thank you Josh.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Found a car I liked...PDXInspections...‎
I thought I had finally found a good deal on a car. Josh with PDXInspections came out and after his review I steered away. Great guy, awesome equipement, hugh amount of knowledge. I will be using him again.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Pleasure to Work With!
Extremely thorough inspection of the car with a detailed report for a great price. Easy to work with and extremely informative. You will know exactly what you are getting into after Josh does hisinspection.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Worth every penny ‎
Best $150 I ever spent. I know nothing about cars, so I knew i needed some help when I went looking to buy a used one. But even if you think you know a thing or two, Josh has the training and the tools that take his professional inspections above and beyond any "eye test." When he vouches for a car, you can believe him. Even better, you can refer to the exhaustive report he gives you with every inspection. I'll never take a chance on a used car without calling Josh first.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great Inspection!‎ ‎
Josh was very thorough with the car inspection. I feel that he checked ever possible thing, he even checks the paint to make sure it's equal around the car. If their is an issue he tells you what that means and if it needs to be taken care of immediately or if it can wait. Overall I would highly recommend Josh. I feel safe with the inspection knowing that he checked all of the major things and took his time. He is very professional and knowledgeable. Also, he drives to the location that the car is in which saves time for all. Great guy, great inspection, great price!

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Peace of Mind is Priceless---Well worth it ‎
When you are spending 10 to 15 thousand dollars on a used car, you want to know about everything that is lurking inside, underneath, in the engine,, etc. Josh is the reason I decided to buy a rig I was interested in; His inspection for just over $100.00 gave me the confidence i needed to pull the trigger on the purchase. Now I know what needs to be done to assure the vehicle stays reliable. He noted that the timing belt had not been changed as per maintenance schedule---a somewhat spendy proposition that helped negotiate the price down. Josh was also prompt at responding to inquiries, and sticks to his promises; "Be there to inspect at dealer at 2:30--" "You will have a report by 5 PM". He followed through on both. Josh came highly recommended to me by a neighbor; I am glad she told me about his service, and I have no problem at all passing along the same recommendation to anyone reading this. TB IN PORTLAND

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Tucson AZ‎ ‎
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, best money I ever spent. It helped me make the right decision by going with PDX Inspections.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Outstanding Service‎
I finally found what I thought was a great used car (2003 Accord). I was test driving the car for the day and called PDX Inspections to see if they could do an inspection on very short notice.. I spoke with Josh and he arranged to inspect the car within 2 hours of my call! Josh did a very thorough inspection and answered many questions that I had about the car (he was able to tell me more about Accords than the car dealer). At the end of the inspection Josh was able to tell me that the car was in great condition, no mechanical problems, and everything was in good working order... I was able to purchase the car that day w/o worrying that I was buying a lemon.. The service I received from PDX Inspections was professional, friendly, and thorough.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great service for a very low cost!
I had a pre-purchase inspection done on a BMW I wanted. For just over $100, he drove out to the sellers home in Beaverton and did a very thorough inspection of the vehicle and emailed me a very nice and easy to read report the same day that covered just about anything I would need to know. He also gave me lots of great advice along the way! I did end of purchasing the car and I was able to use his report to negotiate price with the seller and it made me much more comfortable knowing exactly what I items I need to get taken care of now and what I won't need to worry about for a while. Josh definitely knows his stuff and I would recommend PDX Inspections to anyone looking to purchase a used vehicle.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Excellent‎
I wasn't in the same country as the car, it was an old classic, the service was quick and reliable I would highly recommend.‎

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Totally worth it‎
Josh does a great job on a pre-buy inspection. Very thorough. He's willing to answer questions about the inspection and make suggestions as to service priorities. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to purchase a new or used vehicle in this area.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great Service
I found pdx online because I live in Washington and am buying a vehicle in the Portland area. Josh was prompt in returning my email (on a Sunday) and in keeping in touch with me. He was able to do my inspection within 2 days and provided excellent service and peace of mind. I would highly recommend this service to anyone buying a vehicle who wants to know they are getting what they paid for. Thank you!

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Saved me from making a big mistake‎
I was a bit uneasy about the vehicle I was considering purchasing. The carfax report provided by the dealer indicated the title was clean but I wanted to have an inspection done to put my mind at ease. I received a call from Josh within 30 minutes of sending my email to him and he made it out to dealership that same day to do the inspection on the 2006 Honda Accord I was interested in. I had my inspection report back via email before 5PM that same day. His very thorough report indicated that the vehicle had been in a significant front end collision with airbags deployed. The body work in his estimation was not done well and the exhaust and air conditioning systems were not working likely due to the collision. He also advised that the vehicle would need new tires and brakes almost immediately. Thanks to Josh I was able to avoid making a very expensive mistake

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great to Work With
Josh is easy to communicate with and he did a very thorough job for us. We are very happy with the service he provided. I would recommend him to anyone!

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Convenient, thorough, and essential to a vehicle purchase.
Josh inspected my 2002 M5 at the car dealership prior to buying it. It's a complicated car with lots of features, but he took his time to review and test everything. He emailed a 3 page report within 20 minutes detailing the cosmetical and mechanical condition of the car. It needed a clutch, new tires, and an instrument cluster, which I negotiated into the final purchase price. I've used him for 2 cars and will not buy a car without his opinion in the future.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Money well spent!‎
Neither my husband or I had purchased a car in quite a while, so we knew we needed some professional help to assist us in finding a quality car. We were referred to PDX Inspections and are so glad we scheduled an inspection. Josh went to a small wholesaler/dealer and completely inspected the car top to bottom. His reports were sent to us immediately after seeing the car with more information than we expected! With so much detailed information from a certified Master Tech, we had a lot of ground to stand on when it came to the bargaining table. We will absolutely consider using PDX Inspections again! .

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 super service w/ great convenience.
when i needed an assessment in a hurry, josh was really willing to help me out and work with my schedule. he came right on time and got down to business immediately, which isn't to say the service was impersonal - quite the contrary. from my experience, josh is super genuine and a great guy, especially when he's looking at a car: he was very, very thorough w/ body issues and highly attentive and well-informed w/ the mechanics and recommended service issues to maintain the car's warranty.
josh's services are definitely - without a doubt - worthwhile for the convenience and peace of mind they offer.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 Great Service!
PDXInspections offers a great service! Not only did PDXInspections come out to where I needed the car inspected but I was scheduled very quickly and at my convenience. The pre-purchase auto inspection was very thorough and professional. I received an e-mailed PDF copy of the inspection report within hours of the service. I felt confident after the inspection by PDXInspections that I knew exactly what I would be buying.
 
Great value! Great website! Great customer service!
 
Will hire again!

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars by by Jasan 12/11/2010
Easy to deal with, efficient, highly qualified, and great communication. Josh runs a great company that makes buying a used car a stress free process. His inspections are are thorough and very professional. The flexibility of him not having a shop but being a mobile operation makes for an easy pre-purchase inspection for both the buyer and seller. No needing to worry about getting the car to a shop if the car is a distance away. Set up a time and location that works for the seller and it's done. I wouldn't buy another used car without his service. It was money well spent.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars by by Ashwin 10/26/2010
I recently purchased a car out of state with the help of the report from PDXInspections.com. Josh was my eyes and ears while dealing with the seller. In addition to the mechanical inspections, he inspected the title, registration and papers to make sure everything was in order. His professional, detailed report and photographs gave me peace of mind in making a purchase without ever physically touching the car. Josh was prompt, courteous and in constant communication at each step. He answered all my questions about the car in detail.
I highly recommend using his inspection service - it is worth every penny.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars by by ScottR 07/28/2010
I learned of Josh from searching the Internet and, like many of you, read all of his positive reviews. I found a car on Craigslist that sounded interesting, but it had a few things that raised my suspicions. It was also across town. I signed up for an inspection late Tuesday evening. Josh confirmed early Wednesday morning and was inspecting the car by 10am that day. The report was in my e-mail by 1pm same day, just as promised. It was extremely thorough and he checked everything imaginable and in places I wouldn't have thought to look, like for body damage inside the spare tire well. Josh saved me from buying a car with defects I could have never seen, as well as a few hours of driving across town and back (lost income for me), even if I had known what to look for. I would use him again without hesitation. Thanks, Josh!

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars by Monte 06/04/2010
Josh's inspections are comprehensive and his demeanor both friendly and professional. I contacted him at 8:30 p.m. and he was inspecting the car by 2:30 the next afternoon, with a report in my email inbox before 5 p.m. that same day.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his service. It's peace of mind about your vehicle selection, as well as negotiating leverage. I had follow up questions, which he answered promptly and went out of his way to offer his expertise in the field and backed it up with visual aids.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars by CherylH 05/23/2010
I was ready to buy a used car from a dealership but Josh found half a dozen issues that concerned me, only some of which the dealership was willing to fix, so I walked away. The second car he inspected me for several weeks later turned out to be the one. Loved his prompt service, prompt communication, and clear and detailed report on the car. And I really appreciated his answering my follow-up questions!

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The Owner is a Master Certified ASE and GM Tech, he is very professional and really take the time to explain everything you could ever want to know about your car or the potential car you're interested in purchasing. He's got a very informative website @ http://PDXinspections.com --reviewer #143672, 2009

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This is a very honest shop in my opinion with very smart mechanics. They helped me over the phone in my case and saved me a lot of money. I later brought my other car in for a more complex issue, and they were very reasonable. --reviewer #146678, 2010

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"I used PDX inspections for a used car pre-purchase inspection, and am so glad I did. Josh was courteous and professional, and very thorough and knowledgable in his inspection. The detailed report he gave me was great, and I was able to negotiate down the car price a bit based on his findings. I will definitely be using PDX inspections in the future and would not hesitate to recommend Josh to anyone in the market for a used car!" From: Jennifer P. of Washougal, WA on July 06, 2010

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Hey Josh, It's John I just want to call and personally thank you for helping my mother today. I know she really appreciated you fixing her car and for you going that extra mile. I mean, that was really, really nice and I really appreciate that. I’ve got your website and contact information for any future business that I may need and will be referring you to friends and family again. So again, thank you very much for taking the time to fix her other little Saturn and I know she'll be happy with the new one too. Okay Josh have a great day.

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Hi Josh,

I just bought the car. It is a black 2 door coupe, fully loaded leather ect, 80k miles...I think I did good. Thank you for all of your assistance, and not even having met me you were an amazing help. You actually saved me from getting into a bad position a couple of times and I THANK YOU! I do hope to be able to repay the favor sometime.

Amy

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Thanks much Josh - you run a good service!

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Josh:

It was a pleasure doing business with you. You are very professional and knowledgeable...even the seller of the vehicle commented on how professional you are! And, thank you for speaking "car" to me in layman's terms.... :) Thank you for making this such a painless process, Josh. It definitely will help me sleep better at night, knowing that I had the vehicle thoroughly checked by a very qualified mechanic prior to purchase.I will definitely recommend you to friends and family, and if you ever need to use me as a reference, please feel free to share my contact information.

Thanks, Tracy

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Usually, I'm happy if I receive 50% of what is promised by a stranger. You can imagine, then, how happy I am to have discovered Josh Lawson. As a resident of North Carolina looking for a '66 T-Bird in distant Oregon, I found Josh's PDXinspections.com and hired him to check out the car. The report he sent back within 24 hours was 300% more information than I had expected! Josh is as thorough and insightful as anyone I have ever encountered, in any field. His expertise was worth many times the modest price; if it hadn't been for Josh's findings, I could have made a multiple-thousands-of-dollars mistake. -- Mike Thompson, Biltmore Lake, NC

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Josh - thanks again for your service, it's really an invaluable protection for a non-expert like myself, and now i know what needs to be done to bring the vehicle up to 100%. i did end up buying the van, though it's curious the seller appears to be a curbstoner, guess they have to make stories up to avoid prosecution. anyways, i'll be sure to recommend you and wish you the best with everything.

- Nathan

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Josh, Thank you for the inspection report and photos. I am greatful for the detail and honesty. I will not be buying this car, and your report saved me a lot of time, money, and stress.

Thanks again- Kathy

 

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I have had the occasion to utilize Josh's expertisise in the purchase of 2 cars this year. He is completley thorough, has the skillful knowledge of current automobile technology. he absolutely knows what to look for in trouble spots. If you ever want to contact me further for further inquiry contact me anjali.leboeuf@gmail.com. (personal inquiries only. no spam)

 

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Dear Josh, I wanted to thank-you for your prompt and highly efficient services last week. We didn't end up buying the vehicle for different reasons but i have scheduled another inspection with you on another vehicle for tomorrow. We were amazed by how quickly you responded and were able to carry out the inspection and then email the report to us in a matter of a few of hours. The report was detailed and extremely thorough and even as complete novices as ourselves it was understandable. When my husband had a question about the report you answered by phone immediately and were more than helpful in explaining and giving advice regarding the vehicle. I would not consider purchasing a used vehicle without your services and will be recommending you to anyone who I hear of buying a car. Thanks again I look forward to getting my next report tomorrow.

Regards

Dominique Baynes and Daniel Alder

Portland Oregon

 

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I can’t say enough good things about Josh and his inspection service. He is smart, thorough, prompt, and very easy to work with. I don’t know much about cars and was uneasy about buying a used Jeep without an independent inspection. He did a great job, detecting a major issue and saving me the headache and hassle of an expensive repair. I have recommended him to several of my friends and will continue to do so.  I wouldn’t even think of buying a car without him first inspecting it.  Five Stars!!! 

Eileen 2/19/09

 

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Josh, Just a note to say we took our 2000 Saturn to southern Cal for Christmas and had absolutely no problems, thanks for the nice car. We also got 37 mpg. Keep up the great work on picking only great quality cars. I will be sure to tell every one I know who are in the market for a used car about you. Thanks care and god bless.. Steve Robinson , Beaverton or.
 

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Josh….Thank you so much…..nothing new but good to have. It was a pleasure to do business with you and I will surely recommend you to anyone I know looking for a good used car or selling one. Thanks again and I wish you all the success in your business. I predict you will be successful because you have integrity, you know what you are doing and you understand customer service. Good job. Sherri

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Josh, Thanks for coming out today to inspect the vehicle I wanted to purchase. You were right on time and I was very satisfied with the thoroughness of your inspection, even down to one of the missing bolt covers on the wheels! It wasn't crucial, but it reflected on the attention to detail you put into your work for your clients. I greatly appreciated that. It made me confident that you take your work seriously and that I was getting a valuable service. I will be sure to recommend you to anyone who wants to have peace of mind when buying a used car. Your inspection helped me to negotiate a better deal. Again, thank you!

Nick Landas & family Battle Ground, WA

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Josh: Thanks for your help. It was beneficial to have your report, especially with the accident. The price is a good one for such a high level auto. I like doing business with a competent professional without having to meet the person. The trust factor remains with good people. I should close the deal on Monday. Ron

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Josh,

Thanks for your assistance with providing an inspection under a tight schedule.  Your service made purchasing a used vehicle much less stressful, knowing that the vehicle has been inspected by someone qualified to evaluate its condition.  The dealership said that you were very thorough in your inspection.  I would not hesitate to use your services again - it was money well spent.

Based upon your inspection and evaluation, we purchased the vehicle.

Thanks again.

-Larry

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You were amazingly fast! What a great service you offer. Thank you for the detailed information and peace of mind. I would definitely recommend you to anyone who needs a car checked out prior to purchase.

(yes, you can quote me on that)

Best,

Jan

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Dear Josh,

I just thought that I would send you a note to tell you that I made it home last night after a grueling 6 day drive across the continent in my new step van. No problems whatsoever, and thanks so much for your report that gave me the confidence to begin the adventure and make the necessary repairs in Portland before my departure.

     Regards, Michael E - Canada

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The only way I will ever buy a used car as long as I live in the Portland area is to utilize the services of PDXInpections. Whether I use Josh to find me a good used car or do an inspection and repairs on one that I find, I trust his expertise and recommendations. If you want to feel comfortable with your buying decision, Josh is a great resource to help provide that level of comfort. This is the best way to take the uncertainty out of the used car buying process.

AngiesList
Report Date: June 23, 2010
Category: 
Auto Inspections
Work Done: 
Yes
* More Weight is given to a report where work has been completed.
Work Completed Date: 
June 22, 2010
Hire Again: 
Yes
Approximate Cost: 
$129.00
Description Of Work: 
He inspected a 2001 Odyssey van that I purchased from a local dealership in "as is" condition.
Member Comments: 
I emailed him a list of my major concerns about the vehicle before the inspection. He drove to my home office in a car that is fully equiped for inspections. He took it for a test drive, then I watched while he went through a step by step inspection of the vehicle. The inspection included major components (engine, transmission, coolant system, etc.) but it also included more minor items that I didn't think would be included (do the seat belts work, does the rear defroster work, etc.) The inspection also addressed the specific issues that I was concerned about. Later that day I was emailed a complete report. This is a fine example of a business that provides a convenient and thorough service for its customers.
 
Overall A
Price B
Quality A
Responsiveness A
Punctuality A
Professionalism A

AngiesList
Category: 
Auto Inspections
Work Done: 
Yes
Work Completed Date: 
January 14, 2010
Hire Again: 
Yes
Approximate Cost: 
$129.00
Description Of Work: 
Josh did a thorough prepurchase inspection including mechanical, computer electronics and systems, and test drive
Member Comments: 
I live in Seattle. I found a Prius I was really interested in Portland in Craigslist. I called the Prius owners, made an appointment to look at the car in 3 days. After hanging up, I realized this car may be such a great deal that I had to act as fast as possible. So, I got on Angieslist and right away I found Josh. I found Josh to be immensely professional, punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable. He knows his stuff. He also offers an easy to use online system for scheduling and making payment via credit card which I liked. That way you know all the info is at his disposal. With Josh scheduled, I then had the confidence to call the seller and say I could drive down next day rather than in three days. What happened the next day was a car buyers dream. I drive down, meet the owner and see the car, then Josh arrives on time and does the inspection and test drive, Josh gives me a verbal report on the car, I decide to buy it, owner and I go to his bank to complete the transaction. Done . All this as an out-of-town buyer. I recommend PDX Inspections to anyone looking at a car to buy in the Portland area. You'll be glad you hired him. The value is there in the punctual, knowledgeable service, the pdf report you receive afterwords and sometimes maybe he'll have tips on improving your car like he did for my Prius. He also was able to look up the Carfax report for me for free, BTW. thanks Josh!
Page Of Happiness Nominee

 
Overall A
Price A
Quality A
Responsiveness A
Punctuality A
Professionalism A
Additional Questions Answered when completing this report

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

Did you find the company through Angie's List? yes

If yes, which source(s)? website

Why did you choose this contractor? location, reputation, other, I liked his mobile service

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor? professionalism

What did you like least about this contractor? na

What surprises came up during the course of the work? none

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor? hire him

What words of advice would you give this contractor? hope you keep providing your service

This is your space. Feel free to give us your two cents ... or quote your favorite movie? I love my new Prius !

 

AngiesList

Category:

Auto Inspections

Work Done:

Yes

Hire Again:

Yes

Approximate Cost:

$80.00

Description Of Work:

Used RV pre-purchase inspection- mechanical only.

Member Comments:

I e-mailed Josh one night, and he replied within 1/2 hour, twice! He met me at a used RV dealership and did a thorough, efficient inspection. We are delighted with the service, his positive attitude and his price.

 

Overall

A

Price

A

Quality

A

Responsiveness

A

Punctuality

A

Professionalism

A

Additional Questions Answered when completing this report

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? n/a

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? same day

Did you find the company through Angie's List? yes

If yes, which source(s)? website

Why did you choose this contractor?
 location

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: Positive Professionalism.

What did you like least about this contractor: n/a

 

AngiesList

Category:

AUTO INSPECTIONS

Work Done:

Yes

Hire Again:

Yes

Approximate Cost:

$80.00

Description Of Work:

Josh conducted a pre-purchase inspection on an auto I was planning on buying.

Member Comments:

Wonderfully, I first contacted him after finding his info online and asked if he was available and what times he could perform the inspection. To my surprise he was able to do the inspection without my being there and sent the info promptly to me via email. He also provided me with a verbal estimate for work to be needed if I wanted to improve the car. He also followed up with me via email asking me how the car was performing and how the experience was with his company. A true professional.
Overall A
Price A

Quality

A

Responsiveness

A

Punctuality

A

Professionalism

A
 
 
 
 
Additional Questions Answered when completing this report

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

Did you find the company through Angie's List? no

If no, what was the other source? Craigslist.

Why did you choose this contractor?
 other:

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: His responsiveness and knowledge.

What did you like least about this contractor: Nothing.

What surprises came up during the course of the work: Typical stuff that an inspection would reveal.

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor: Use him.

What words of advice would you give this contractor: Keep up the good work.

 

AngiesList

Category:

AUTO INSPECTIONS

Work Done:

Yes

Hire Again:

Yes

Approximate Cost:

$85.00

Description Of Work:

Complete inspection, both exterior and interior, engine & transmission and road test. Inspected at the seller's site.

Member Comments:

Great, very efficient. Communicated by email and telephone. Reasonable price. Done on same day contacted. Report also on the same day.
Overall A
Price A

Quality

A

Responsiveness

A

Punctuality

A

Professionalism

A
 
 
 
 
Additional Questions Answered when completing this report

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got exactly what I paid for

How far in advance did you schedule the work? same day

Did you find the company through Angie's List? yes

Why did you choose this contractor?
 other:

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor: Fast & efficient.

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor: He is very competent, prompt and reasonably priced.

What words of advice would you give this contractor: Keep up the good work.

 

AngiesList
Report Date: July 16, 2007

Category:

AUTO INSPECTIONS

Work Done:

Yes

Hire Again:

Yes

Approximate Cost:

$80.00

Description Of Work:

I hired Josh with PDXInpections to inspect a 2004 Toyota Tundra at the seller's home.

Member Comments:

Josh called the seller to arrange an appointment, inspected the truck, and promptly emailed me a thorough report. He checked everything mechanical and cosmetic. He found that the passenger's power mirror was not adjustable, that one of the tires was mismatched, and that the brakes were due for service. His report was prepared in Adobe Acrobat format and could easily be read and understood. He even provided a free CarFax report. This guy is good.
Overall A
Price A

Quality

A

Responsiveness

A

Punctuality

A

Professionalism

A
 
 
 
 
Additional Questions Answered when completing this report

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

Did you find the company through Angie's List? no

If yes, which source(s)? website

Why did you choose this contractor?
 reputation

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

 

 

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