Matt is the real deal. He knows his stuff, he takes pride in what he's doing, and he saved me thousands of dollars on this vehicle. The manufacturer warranty was due to expire before I even received the car, but was still active at the time of Matt's inspection. Thanks to Matt's work on the report, the warranty work is being done prior to the closing, and it won't cost me a dime. I wish all of my investments were so good as this inspection! Plus, the report is very thorough, the pictures document everything on the car, and Matt's great to talk with about cars. This was a 2016 Mercedes S550 with 31k miles on it. Many thanks Matt! read more

Matt saved me from overpaying for a used car. I live in Houston and was looking into buying a car in Dallas. I had Matt inspect the car before my test drive. Matt alerted me to a few issues (oxygen sensors and the rear brake pads and discs needed replacement) and he also found a dent beneath the car (when he raised the car). Equipped with this information I decided not to go for the car. After my first positive experience with Matt, I used Auto Critic again for a used car inspection. After Matt's thorough inspection came clean, I made my purchase with confidence. I highly recommend using Matt if you are considering purchasing a used car in the Dallas area. read more

I ordered a PPI from Matt for a 2002 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet with 26,600 miles. The car was in such immaculate condition that my wife did not want me to spend the $250 for the inspection. I decided I wanted the inspection anyways and was extremely satisfied that I used AutoCritic. Although the Carfax was clean Matt did notice some prior paintwork on the vehicle and that the front hood was replaced by the prior owner. I was able to get some service records by contacting a dealer noted in the Carfax history and it substantiated Matt's analysis. Matt told me that not all states require body work be reported to Carfax which is a lesson not to just purchase based on Carfax history. Matt also noticed that the prior owner was using a green colored coolant instead of the Porsche standard. He advised an immediate flush and replacement with the correct coolant. He also diagnosed a faulty window regulator and provided me the results of the OBD scanner showing a faulty circuit in the headlamps. He also noticed it was missing the lock key for the wheel nuts. This guy does not miss a detail. I was able to use this information to negotiate the price of the vehicle downwards by nearly $4000. This savings more than justified the $250 I spent for the inspection. I can now apply some of the cost savings towards an Intermediate Shaft Bearing (IMS) bearing upgrade and have a very nice and reliable 911 to enjoy for a long time. Before you purchase a used car give Matt a call. He provides a very honest, detailed and accurate and professional level of service not available from any of the chain inspection places that just take pictures of your car, which I have used in the past. read more

This is "The Real Deal"! They inspected the van at the dealership and gave as detailed a report one could imagine. Based on the inspection report and the dealer's refusal to budge on price or repairs, we decided not to buy. The inspection saved our bacon as this van had several hidden problems that we could not possibly find on our own. read more

Matt is, without a doubt, the most thorough and honest blue collar mechanic I've dealt with. Absolutely recommend him and trust his work!

I had a great experience with Matt. He made the process simple, easy and he provided a thorough inspection and detailed report.

Matt P. Was great to work with. I was recently considering purchasing a car in TX from 1500 miles away. He did a great job inspecting the car and providing me a report with pictures of all of the issues that he found. Thanks Again!!! read more

Matt is honest and very helpful! He took time to inform me about many things to consider when buying a used vehicle, especially an older one with low miles (such as, a vehicle sitting for too long can develop issues from lack of use.) He gave me advice on how to find out more information on the car I was considering so I could be more informed before making a decision. Through my interactions with him I can tell that he does a great job and is one of the good guys in the business world!! Thanks Matt! read more

Thank you, Matt, for the thorough inspection and detailed report about the car. Your expertise has put my mind at ease about this purchase. It was a pleasure working with you! read more

I recently hired Matt (May 2016), at Auto Critic to look at a very expensive car (70K+) to ensure the car was in perfect condition as stated by Carfax and by the dealership. Matt, was able to identify some damage to the passenger door and underneath the car that was not visible to the eye. He was very thorough in his review and I would highly recommend people hire Auto Critic before purchasing a car. His review saved me a bunch of problems down the road, and I ultimately walked away from the purchase of the vehicle. Highly recommended, and I be glad to be a reference, if anyone has any doubts. Thanks, Wayne read more

Matt is absolutely the best person to take a look at a vehicle before purchasing. I was ready to buy my first car used and was hesitant since the dealership would not let me take the car off the lot to my mechanic across town. I hired Matt for just under $200 for a Toyota and couldn't recommend him more. The inspection is very detailed and he is easy to schedule and communicate with. He recommended a few maintenance repairs on the vehicle and was extremely patience when I asked a million questions. When I took the car into my mechanic to get the repairs done, the mechanic said he'd do a full inspection and let me know what I "actually" needed done to the car. Turns out, it was IDENTICAL to what Matt recommended and the dealer did not find anything else. If you are buying a used car, Matt is 110% worth it. Thanks Matt for an excellent job done! read more

Just purchased a vehicle from Texas. I'm from Nc. Used Matt at the auto critic to inspect the vehicle before purchase. He was very friendly and did a thorough inspection with lots of pictures. I highly recommend him and his company! read more

I live in a different state than where I purchased my vehicle. Since I could not check on it myself I needed a company I could trust to do it for me. I researched some companies and came across Auto Critic. I contacted them and Matt Portch gave me a call. He was very friendly and professional. He gave me a detailed report on the vehicle I was purchasing and assured me it was in great shape. I truly thank him for his help and would recommend him to anyone looking for a certified mechanic to check on a vehicle for them to purchase as well. 5 stars!!!!! read more

Matt did a great job verifying the condition of a vehicle that I could not visit prior to purchase. I've been a shade tree mechanic for since I was a little kid, so I appreciated working with someone that knew what he was doing. read more

I live in CT and asked Matt to check a car in Dallas. He was great. Professional, responsive, knowledgeable. Ask him all you wish about the car you are interested in and he makes time for you. Not sure if I will buy the car but absolutely would work with Matt again. Thanks! read more

Matt was awesome. I will NEVER buy a car near Dallas without his help. He's prompt and cares a lot about his customers

Matt is great! We had him look at a vehicle for us on 1/5/16. He does a complete and thorough inspection and then not only sends the report over, but follows up with you on the phone and explains all items found. Best of all he gives you his real opinion on not only what needs to be fixed, but realistically when it would need to be fixed, and if it is a safety issue or not etc. I found him to be responsive and a great communicator. I would hire him again and will recommend him to anyone I know looking to buy a used vehicle. Thanks Matt! read more

You'd be nuts not to use Auto Critic if buying a used car in the Dallas area. Matt is thorough and PROMPT. He did the inspection the next day after my request and immediately called me to talk me through his findings. Within about 3 hours from the phone call, I had his written report with photos. All the 5-star reviews are spot-on. You will save the cost of the inspection in your ability to either get the car repaired before you finalize the purchase, or you will be able to negotiate with the seller intelligently. Money well spent! read more

I highly recommend Matt and Auto Critic! Matt has inspected four cars for our family in the past few years. We live out of state, so he is our eyes and ears for our purchases. He is very professional and knowledgeable, and he spends time on the phone discussing any issues and giving his opinion. We turned down one car recently when Matt discovered hail damage, after the dealer assured me there were no major issues. All information Matt has given us has proven to be 100% accurate. Our daughter's car was older, and he told us what to expect in repairs with approximate costs, and he was 100% correct. Our son's car, a Chevy Tahoe 6 years old and 93,000 miles at purchase was pronounced a "great truck" with no issues, and that has been correct also. Three years and 60,000 miles later we have only replaced a water pump. If we have to purchase any other cars, we will only look in Dallas and have Matt inspect them for us. read more