Getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection Is Simple
From booking your inspection to reading the final report, here is exactly what happens at every stage of a Discern mobile inspection.
Our Process, Step by Step
No back-and-forth, no guesswork. Just four steps between you and total vehicle confidence.
Submit the Vehicle & Pick a Package
Give us the VIN, location, and seller contact details, choose an inspection package, and flag up to three areas you want a technician to pay extra attention to.
A Certified Technician Is Assigned
Based on the vehicle's location, make, and type, we match you with an ASE-certified inspector experienced with that specific marque.
We Coordinate With the Seller
Our technician contacts the seller directly to schedule the inspection. If the vehicle sells first, you are notified immediately and refunded in full.
Your Digital Report Is Delivered
Within 24-48 hours, you receive an interactive report with HD photos, video walkarounds, OBD-II diagnostic data, and a plain-English recommendation.
What We Actually Check
Our 280+ point checklist is organized into focus categories so nothing gets overlooked.
Engine & Transmission
Belts, hoses, fluid levels, shift quality, and a battery/voltage check on the road and at idle.
Brakes, Suspension & Tires
Tread depth, pad wear, alignment cues, and suspension component wear across every wheel, including the spare.
Body, Paint & Frame
Digital paint-thickness readings across every panel plus an undercarriage check for accident damage or hidden rust.
Interior, AC & Electronics
Every powered feature is tested, and cabin surfaces are checked for rips, wear, and fading.
OBD Diagnostics & Fault Codes
A full scan for active, pending, and recently cleared trouble codes, so a reset check-engine light cannot hide a problem.
Fluid Leak & Underbody Check
Oil, coolant, brake, transmission, and power steering fluid levels and leak points, checked from below the vehicle.
Inspect. Discern. Drive Confidently.
Professional vehicle inspection services you can trust for safety, quality and peace of mind. Book your mobile inspection in under 2 minutes.