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Before you pay for a report it is fair to know what you are getting. Below is a real example report for a 2019 Honda Accord EX. Use the tabs to compare the Basic report ($49) with the Full report ($199).

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Basic Vehicle Report

Private vehicle • Buyer preview

Purpose: help you decide whether this vehicle is worth considering further. This concise summary is not a replacement for the detailed Full report.

Vehicle
2019 Honda Accord EX
VIN
1HGCV1F34KA123456
Odometer
48,200 mi
Inspection
9/10/2026 • Austin, TX
Asking price
$18,900
Report status
Completed
Report ID
AQ-00000000

01|At-a-glance assessment

Overall score

82/100

Observed condition

Good

Risk level

Moderate

Recommendation

Proceed With Caution

Price indicator

Within range

02|Key findings

  • TOP FINDING 1

    Front tires — uneven inner-shoulder wear, 5/32 in remaining — MAJOR — replace before purchase or negotiate.

  • TOP FINDING 2

    Rear brakes — pads at 4 mm, rotors lightly glazed — MINOR — service within a few thousand miles.

  • TOP FINDING 3

    Battery — 78% health — MINOR — plan replacement within 12 months.

  • POSITIVE HIGHLIGHT

    Complete dealer service history with no stored fault codes.

03|Category snapshot

Exterior & BodyPASSNo concerns observed
Interior & ElectronicsMINORSeats and upholstery
Under the HoodMINORBelts, hoses, and battery
Undercarriage & SuspensionPASSNo concerns observed
Brakes & TiresMAJORTire tread depth and wear pattern
Road TestPASSNo concerns observed
Diagnostics & HistoryPASSNo concerns observed

04|Repair outlook

Estimated repairs & maintenance
$1,000 total
Breakdown
Immediate/safety vs. near-term items are itemized in the Full report.

Estimates are approximate planning figures, not repair-shop quotes.

05|Price context

Asking price
$18,900
Estimated market range
$15,100–$19,200
Price indicator
Within estimated market range
Basis
Autoquiry valuation model: year, make, model, mileage, inspected condition and estimated repairs.

Price context is not a formal appraisal or guarantee of resale value.

06|What this report does — and does not — tell you

  • This is a summary of findings from the inspection and checks specifically identified in this report.
  • Items not inspected or tests not performed are not considered passed. See the Full report for detailed findings, photos and limitations.
  • An inspection is a snapshot of observed condition, not a guarantee of future reliability or a warranty.
  • Before purchase, independently verify title status, seller identity, VIN consistency and any records not confirmed in this report.

07|Recommended next step

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

The findings suggest this vehicle may be worth considering, but review the tire and brake concerns and confirm repair costs before agreeing on a final price.

Risk Level Definition

Low Risk
No significant issues identified during the inspection.
Moderate Risk
Issues identified that may require repairs, maintenance, or further evaluation.
High Risk
Significant issues identified that could lead to substantial repair costs or affect the vehicle’s suitability for purchase.
Indeterminate
Too little could be inspected to judge risk reliably.

Important: The risk level reflects the issues actually identified, not a guarantee that no hidden problems exist.

Purchase Recommendation

RECOMMENDED
The inspection findings support proceeding with the purchase, subject to price and buyer preferences.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Consider purchasing only after evaluating the identified issues, potential repair costs, and asking price.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Significant issues make proceeding inadvisable without further evaluation.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION
Inspection access or results were too limited to make a recommendation.

What is in a report

Vehicle cover photo

Every report opens with a clear photo of the vehicle, taken by the inspector at the start of the appointment — so you know the report belongs to the exact car you are considering.

Walk-around video

Full reports include the inspector's continuous video of all four sides, the roof line and the wheels — damage that stills can miss, captured in one unedited pass.

Overall Inspector Score

A single 0–100 figure the inspector assigns as their final assessment of the car, informed by every finding. It comes with the inspector's overall condition band, risk level and color-coded purchase recommendation, so the number always carries a verdict with it.

Vehicle identity

VIN, year, make, model and trim, plus the odometer reading verified by the inspector and the date and location of the inspection.

Severity-rated findings

Each of the 28 checklist points is rated, or explicitly marked not applicable. Nothing is left silently blank.

Inspector notes

Where a rating needs explaining, the inspector writes what they saw — the location of the corrosion, the nature of the leak, the wear pattern on the tires.

Top findings & next steps

The inspector's top three findings, why they matter, the most important positives and concerns, and the recommended next step — the short version a buyer reads first.

Price check

The asking price is analyzed against the vehicle's age, mileage and inspected condition to show whether it is below, at, or above market. This is often the most valuable section in the report — it tells you whether the car is fairly priced before you negotiate, so you never overpay for a car that looks clean but is priced too high.

Repair estimates

Full reports itemize the critical and preventative repairs the inspector identified, each with a dollar estimate, so the finding turns into a number you can negotiate with.

Photo evidence

Photographs are attached to the category they belong to, so a finding you would otherwise take on trust has a picture next to it.

Basic versus Full

Basic Report

$49

The vehicle cover photo, the inspector's score, risk level and verdict, their top findings and recommended next step, the key condition highlights, and the selling price indicator — enough to decide whether the car stays on your shortlist.

Full Report

$199

Everything in Basic plus the walk-around video: all 7 categories unlocked with every answer and inspector note, tire and brake measurements, OBD scan and history checks, the complete photo set, and itemized critical and preventative repairs with estimated cost. Bought Basic already? You only pay the difference to upgrade.

The categories you will see

  • Exterior & Body4 inspected points
  • Interior & Electronics4 inspected points
  • Under the Hood4 inspected points
  • Undercarriage & Suspension4 inspected points
  • Brakes & Tires4 inspected points
  • Road Test4 inspected points
  • Diagnostics & History4 inspected points

Reports are locked when the inspector submits them and cannot be edited afterwards. Access lasts 180 days from purchase. All purchases are final and non-refundable. If an inspection you order cannot be completed, we refund your payment in full.

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