Dennis didn't actually get to inspect a car for me, I'm in the SF Bay Area and called him to set one up with a dealer in Burbank. He was prompt in his response, answered all of my questions thoroughly and booked the same day. Then, when the deal fell through he not was able to cancel at the last minute but offered to refund my money immediately, which he did. Fantastic service and I wouldn't hesitate to call him again! read more

I'll keep this short!! I'm so happy with the service I received!!! Denis took care of me, he was so nice and personable. He definitely put me at ease. He traveled to the car I was interested in did his inspection and later that evening sent me a 32 page report on his findings with pictures. The findings included pricing for the major problems he found. Great experience! Have this company look at your car before you purchase it, know what you're getting into. read more

Writing this review a little late but Dennis at Auto Doc reviewed a Dodge Durango that I was purchasing for my wife about a year ago his detailed report and professionalism helped me lower the price and saved me $3000 yes not a typo owner lowered the price from $8000 to $5000 because of his vehicle inspection report not only that but he confirmed my believe that I was purchasing a good running vehicle so far truck is still running like a champ read more

I just completed a car purchase with Dennis' help. Having never done this before, I looked up the national car inspection companies and they were a little less expensive. I then looked up LA area inspectors and found Auto Doc Inspections. It was a little more expensive but the services seemed much more comprehensive and Dennis' reviews were all outstanding so I gave him a try. I was not disappointed. Dennis was responsive, quick to schedule the appointment and quickly provided me with the report. He even went back a second time to reinspect an issue that came up later without charging me again. I now have a 2000 Acura NSX and I love it! Dennis: if you read this, thanks for the help and thanks for the great care! read more

Dennis was super helpful. He rearranged his schedule to do my inspection that day, and even called to follow up before he sent the report. Very thorough & professional. I would definitely recommend. read more

I just had Dennis at Auto Docs Inspection do an inspection on a used car I was interested n buying and it was fast, detailed and an excellent report. The report found the car was repaired by a salvage company and was sold to a private party. This cars mileage was changed and the repairs were not in the advertisement. I can tell you the information allowed me to stay clear of buying a bad car and a potential expensive investment. Thanks Dennis, you were awesome. read more

We felt like we weren't getting a quality paint job on one of our cars, so we called Auto Doc to see if there was some sort of inspection for paint jobs. There wasn't, but the guy on the phone was so helpful to explain what isn't acceptable (fish eyes, etc). We really appreciated his explanations and talking us through. read more

Called for an inspection, and he was prompt. He was able to call me after the inspection for a verbal report. Later that evening I received a SUPER detailed and itemized written report with pictures. Highly recommend. read more

I made the decision to buy a used car last week after the Auto Doc's Inspections detailed reports confirmed that the car is in good shape ;) I was in the market for a few weeks looking for a used car. By Google search auto inspections around the area, I came across the website. I called the phone number and it was Dennis on the other end. He is very friendly and helpful and I have been calling or emailing him with questions from test drives. Every time he patiently gave detailed explanation which really helped me making purchasing judgements. When I finally test-drove a car that I really like, I called Dennis right away. He scheduled the inspection the next day, which took about 2 hrs. He test-drove 5 miles (more than I did) to examine cruise controls, ABS, etc. He took photos of the car and went through details that I would never catch (you can find a report example from his website). I received the report the same night and was glad that the car doesn't have mechanical or frame, structural problems. Dennis also did some research and pointed out what kind service down the road when the car hits certain mileage. The next day I went to the dealer and bought the car. Because there wasn't any big problem with the car, I didn't use the report to leverage more discount (the car is already sold below KBB price). However, when the dealer tried to sell me additional warranty, I simply decline the offer because I know the car is in good shape. I enjoy driving my car ever since and am happy with the purchase. I highly recommend having Dennis's professional service if you are buying a used car. At the very least it's a good investment to buy you a peace of mind ;) read more

I'm in San Fran and wanted to buy a car in LA. I contacted Dennis within 24 hrs I had a comprehensive report in my hands, 26 pages of details and pictures. This guy is thorough, reliable and professional. 5* service. read more

Dennis is great. My wife and I are in the San Diego area and were looking for a good inspector to check out some cars for us. We emailed Dennis and he got back to us very promptly. We asked him a couple questions before even committing to purchase an inspection and he answered them very thoroughly. You can tell he cares about the customer. Anyway, then we asked him to come down to SD to look at a car for us. He brings his truck with a lift and all his diagnostic equipment right to you, even if you're not in LA. And he doesn't charge any sort of extra "per-mile" fee. We actually had a bad experience with the first person we tried to buy from. Made an appointment to inspect the vehicle and got a call 10 minutes out (Dennis had come all the way down from LA) that they had sold the car. Because the inspection didn't pan out, Dennis gave us a discount on the next. We ended up having him look at a car we were interested in in LA. He did the inspection the day before we came up (he sets up all the details and keeps you informed as to what's going on). The dealer even mentioned to us how thorough and professional Dennis was (he asked us who he was because he wanted to recommend him to other customers!). The inspection notes cover every aspect of the vehicle and include 20+ photos. And the report is same day as inspection. We were very pleased and comfortable with buying knowing that Dennis had ok'd the vehicle. We would definitely recommend him. Jedidiah in SD read more

Dennis has inspected several vehicles for me and provides very detailed reports with lots of pictures. His reports are available the same day as the inspection, which is awesome, and he fits you in very quickly. He's also very responsive on email and to follow up questions, so you can make decisions quickly if needed. He's a bit hesitant to talk about price expectations for things that need fixing and such, but his reports contain enough information that you can usually estimate on your own via web search or otherwise. read more

Dennis was a great help! He did a prompt and thorough inspection of a vehicle I considered buying from a small independent dealership. He offered great advice and a clear, easy to understand breakdown of the potential issues with the car with plenty of photos with labels and callouts. I didn't have the dealer contact info handy when I called, so he looked them up by name and handled everything, keeping me updated by email. I highly recommend Dennis. read more

I would like to heartily recommend a fellow ex-New Yorker who conducts the most thorough auto inspection I have ever read. Dennis goes through every nook and cranny in the car to discover anything that is not up to used vehicle standards. I have used other inspection services which can do a decent visual inspection, but very few can do a full scan of the computer modules. $185 may seem high, but you get your money's worth with AutoDoc; the $129 guys are in and out in 45 minutes. Definitely a 6 star rating from me. read more

Dennis and his team did an amazing job! I regularly buy cars from the Internet and have used many different inspection services over the years. Hands down this was the best service I've ever used. I'm on the East Coast and the car (a very expensive Porsche C4S Cab) was in LA. Without his help I would have had to have incurred the considerable expense and loss of time traveling to inspect the car myself. and in the end I would not have done nearly as thorough a job. The report itself was incredibly thorough, there were detailed pictures of every aspect of the car noting even the slightest imperfections. They were all thoughtfully laid out and accompanied with detailed notes. Every mechanical aspect of the car was examined and thoroughly gone through. Dennis found several things that went unnoticed by the dealership. He even found a discrepancy in tire tread depth noticing that one of the tires had recently been replaced. Something I would not have even thought to check. The turnaround time was amazing. I called the day before, the car was inspected the next day and the report was waiting for me in my inbox that night. there were even links to websites helping me determine the appropriate value of the car as well as providing additional insight into that particular model. He even went so far as to remind me to make sure I got the extra key and all the manuals that originally came with the car. Literally no stone was left unturned! I have no doubt that as a result of Dennis's extraordinarily thorough inspection I was able to knock several thousand dollars off the price of my car. His service literally pays for itself! read more

Dennis' service and expertice is second to none. The quality and depth of his inspections are like no other I have ever seen. I nearly purchased a car which I would of regretted, thankfully I hired him to go out and take a look and I avoided making a big mistake. Worth every penny for your piece of mind. I will no longer so much as look at another car without having Dennis put eyes on it first. Great Job and thank you so much!!! read more

Quite honestly I never heard of this company until I stumbled upon it on yelp. I was in the market for an M3 and I found an extremely clean car from a surgeon. Upon reading their website, I was impressed with the services they provided, far more thorough than the national chains like AIM or Carchex. I was especially impressed to see they check for ANY type of body damage, even repaints which neither AIM or Carchex provides. In fact, despite auto doc being just a little more expensive than those 2, I felt it was worth every penny. After speaking with Dennis about the car, I felt 100% comfortable with making the purchase. Mind you I've never bought a car from a private party, but because of Dennis' thorough attention to detail, I felt very comfident I was making a good purchase. Dennis even offered to refund the money if the seller didn't agree to the inspection. You can tell he knows his craft. I have told all my friends if you ever want to buy used, you would be a fool not to use auto doc. read more

Dennis was very responsive. He did the inspection the day after I called. He was very professional and the report is very comprehensive. It gave me confidence to buy the car and I am very happy with it. I would very highly recommend Dennis for a car inspection if you are considering purchasing a used car. Thanks again Dennis! read more

I used use them to buy a used 2004 Hyundai Sonata from a private person. Before buying I had auto doc drive out and inspect the vehicle. This was easy for me and the car owner. My strategy was to buy a nice used car directly from the owner rather than go through a used car lot. I looked a number of cars posted on the internet and had my best candidate infected by auto doc. This saved me a lot of money compared to buying through a salesperson, and I had more assurance of the quality of the car because auto doc provided a really detailed independent inspection report. I have had the car for near six months now, and it is really working well. I am no auto expert, but the report from auto doc was pretty clear and comprehensive. The car looks almost new but was much cheaper. I expect the car will last me for at least a decade. I recommend everyone thinking of a used car should buy a car in this fashion. read more

Absolute must for any vehicle purchase! I called Auto Doc inspection on the referral of a dealer and am so glad I did. Fast, efficient, and thorough service ended up finding that the car had been through an entire repaint! Dennis called me immediately after and gave me a all the areas of concern over the phone. The report was emailed to me that night documenting everything. I didn't end up with that vehicle but will definitely have them inspect any that I plan to buy in the future. The level of professionalism is off the charts and I plan to spread the word any way I can. read more

I have purchased 3 used vehicles prior and I never thought about using a service like this, but will call Auto Doc's every time I consider purchasing a car. Although I was buying from a reputable dealer I still wanted piece of mind that I was buying a vehicle free of major problems and Auto Doc's did this for me. Dennis was easy to get a hold of and provided me with an extensive inspection of the Certified Pre-Owned vehicle I wanted to buy. The process was easy and the cost was minimal compared to what I was able to negotiate off the price of the vehicle because of the inspection. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is purchasing a used car, you will not regret it! read more

So much good to say. Once the appointment is made, inspection happens the same day. That simple. Dennis is super warm, thorough and a pleasure to deal with overall. Inspection is extremely detailed and contains lots of pics. Top notch service offered by a top notch human being. Cannot recommend enough if you're considering buying a used car. A+++. read more

First, I looked at several vendors for a car inspection, but after seeing the many 5 Star reviews for Auto Doc, it was a no brainer that this was the vendor I was going to use. Best decision I ever made. Dennis is a true professional that is very meticulous about his work. He saved me from making a huge mistake in buying a classic car that was being sold on consignment at a car dealer. The dealer's pictures looked awesome, so beware when buying, that a lot can be hidden. As a layman, if you want to make a good car buying decision, get an inspection. If you want the best, detailed inspection, Auto Docs and Dennis should be your choice. Dennis' ability to look at every aspect of a car is amazing. His credentials are impeccable, and his thoroughness un-wavered. The $235 I paid for the inspection saved me thousands, a great investment as I see it. It is tough to look for classic cars when you are out of an area. Dennis saved me a trip to Southern Calif. from Sacramento. I was so impressed with Dennis; that if I am to find a car outside of his work area, I would fly him to the car's location....... his skills, experience, and professionalism are that good. read more

As long as Dennis is in business and as long as I'm purchasing previously loved vehicles I will never use anybody else. I'm in the process of purchasing a 9 year old SUV. I typically consider myself an excellent judge of a good quality used vehicle that was well cared for by responsible car owners. Believe me, with a 9 year old vehicle, it's pretty easy to tell which ones were taken care of and which ones were driven like they stole it. But as cream puffy as a vehicle can look and drive during a test drive, that's simply no substitute for having a professional mechanic check it out for hidden potentially wallet draining problems. Enter Dennis from Auto Doc's. Professional doesn't even begin to describe his business practices and the thoroughness of his inspections. I sent Dennis out to inspect a nearly cosmetically perfect 2005 Ford Expedition. The owner had already told me of several small issues and also what recent services had been performed. I did not tell Dennis about any of this during my conversations with him, first because I didn't want to influence his report and second I wanted to see if he would mention any of these things. Not only did he find every issue previously disclosed to me by the owner, he found a few very minor issues not disclosed to me. Frankly, I couldn't believe the depth of his inspection. Based on the report I got from Dennis, I'm proceeding with the purchase of the vehicle and I'm quite sure I'm picking up a vehicle that's worth at least $1500-2000 more than what I'm paying for it. Thanks Dennis! read more

I recently purchased an Auto Doc's inspection for a salvage BMW that I was considering purchasing. I was persuaded by the numerous five star reviews here on Yelp and I decided to give them a try. First of all, I was impressed with the fact that I was able to actually talk to a live person on the phone, unlike the competition, who did not immediately return my calls. On the phone, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dennis, and made me feel very comfortable and at ease. After talking with him, I conveniently paid for the service online using PayPal, which was another added benefit. Dennis was able to quickly schedule an appointment with the respective car dealership based in San Diego. Dennis then promptly followed up with email updates which included a very detailed auto inspection report. The report included numerous high quality photos of the vehicle, both inside and out. Dennis even measured the thickness of the paint to insure that it did not have any previous bodywork. It was a relief to learn that the vehicle was not ever involved in any accidents. To all who may be considering Auto Doc's inspections, this man is the real deal and you are in good hands. He is easy to work with and answered all of my questions in a very professional, unbiased and honest manner. There is a reason why Auto Doc's has so many positive reviews, and when you sign for your inspection, you will understand why. This auto inspection service is convenient, easy, affordable and worth the peace of mind. If you are considering purchasing a used vehicle, do yourself a favor and give the Doc a call. Keep up the good work Dennis! read more

The inspection made my cross-country purchase much easier. Easy to coordinate and easy to contact. Very thorough inspection, and I was able to talk with them on the phone with specific questions about the car and the seller. Very highly recommended. Thanks guys! read more

Hiring auto doc saved me some serious cash! The report was thorough including pictures ( even the undercarriage ). A clear written report of every aspect of this Classic car . Dennis is a real professional and was happy to answer all my questions after words . Buy a used car??? Do yourself a favor use this service . read more

Auto Docs is very fair. I found them to do an inspection for an Ebay car. Before the inspection I found out a piece of information about the car that made me realize I did not want to buy it. I called Dennis of Auto Docs and asked if I could cancel the inspection. Hhe was very understanding and did not hesitate to give me a refund. That's really unusual these days! I really appreciated it. read more

This guy is good money well spent I will never buy a used car truck or tank without the inspection

I am totally satisfied with their service!! Dennis did a very thorough job in inspecting an old 1961 Triumph car for me. I was very close to buying it, site unseen, until I got the report back. I believe Auto Doc saved me thousands of dollars!!! I live in Oregon, car in LA area. The inspection and final report were done in a very quick timely matter. Thank you so much. They did an awesome job! read more

Dennis at Autodoc's was absolutely amazing to work with! I was very nervous purchasing a 69 Vette online, but having Dennis there on my behalf was better than my being there in person. He went above and beyond to ensure hat my money was well spent!!! Thanks Autodoc's! read more

Super easy to book and the car that I wanted was inspected the next day at 9am. Super professional and detailed report with photos. The car that I was looking to buy on the surface looked great but Dennis was able to point out the flaws that I as a consumer probably would not have caught until later. The mechanics of the car were great but the paint was not. I then called him the next day and asked his general opinion of how this could be corrected. He had no vested interest in this deal so I feel like his opinion was honest. I shared this report with the dealer and they are going to correct these flaws. I would recommend him to anyone that is out of state and wants a thorough inspection and or someone local. Also as a note I had another car inspected a few days earlier by Sterling BMW in Newport ( I changed my mind and decided I wanted another car, hence two inspections) for which I paid a few dollars less and that report does not even come close to what I got from him. Highly recommended!!! read more

.Dennis did a great job of finding numerous issues with the vehicle and saving me from making a huge mistake.Report was precise,clear and well written.I'd use Auto Doc's Inspection again and would recommend them highly. read more

I live out of state so it was impossible for me to look at the car in person. I completed the inspection request on-line in the afternoon, the vehicle was inspected the next morning. I received a phone call from Dennis after the inspection was completed in which he gave me a very detailed description of what he found and potential costs for repairs that could be incurred due to issues he discovered during the inspection. He also found body/collision damage even though the Carfax did not indicate any. A very thorough report, including photographs was sent to me on the evening of the inspection. The vehicle I was looking at appeared to be in very good condition from the photos I saw of it but Dennis's inspection proved otherwise which, in my opinion, kept me from purchasing a potentially "problem car". If you are considering the purchase of a used car, I highly recommend that you use Auto Doc's service, it is well worth the money! read more

Dennis did an exceptional job in providing peace of mind when I went to buy a used 2000 Jaguar XKR. The seller was non-negotiable on the price, which I was willing to pay, but the vehicle in question looked almost too perfect to be true, so I wanted an experienced mechanic to take a look at it for me. The seller lived about 50 miles away from me, so it was hard to coordinate something conveniently. After purchasing the inspection online with PayPal, Dennis got in touch with me immediately and coordinated an at-home inspection with the buyer. He called me promptly after the inspection and gave me a verbal report, followed by emailing me a full report with detailed photos and a checklist of items that evening. The report gave me the peace of mind I needed to go purchase the car! I'm very impressed by the speed and convenience of the inspection and the professional quality of his reports, and would recommend Auto Doc's to anyone looking to buy a used car in SoCal. read more

I had Dennis McDonald look over a BMW prior to purchase at a dealership. He identified a number of flaws with the vehicle which I used to my advantage in further negotiation with the dealer and it ended up more than paying for his fees which are very reasonable considering the level of detail, care, and experience/credential that he brings to this. Note that the dealer inspection itself was a 100-pt inspection which was marked excellent in all categories. He was prompt (same day inspection) as the dealer had another interested buyer with an informal report given by phone within an hour of the inspection (he spent about 30 min detailing what he found) and a formal 29 page report with numerous photos at the end of the day. The process gave me the peace of mind as he had the necessary training and certification (ASE master tech, body shop, chassis, wheel alignment, etc) and leverage for negotiations. I would not purchase a used car without his expertise; and will go to him again for a future purchase. His price is very reasonable for what he brings to the table and likely will save you another 10% off the negotiated price, it's not a promise but that was what I got. I would definitely use him and highly recommend him without any reservations whatsoever. read more

This is my first time writing a review for Yelp and I can't think of a better business to start with! Dennis at Auto Doc's was a lifesaver! I live in LA and was interested in purchasing a car in San Diego, I didn't know any mechanics there and did not want to make the trip without knowing what condition the car was in. I found Auto Doc's on Yelp gave, Dennis a call and he was inspecting the car within hours! His detailed report and many photos, that I receievd the same day, gave me peace of mind. I also loved the fact that he inspects both the mechanical as well as frame, a necessity if you are thinking about purchasing a salvage title vehicle as I was. After reading Dennis' report and speaking to him on the phone I made the trip to San Diego and purchased the car. Dennis gave me the knowledge I needed when negotiating for a better price. If you are in the market for a used car do not buy a thing without having Dennis inspect it first, absolutely worth the money! read more

Great customer service, punctual, thorough, honest, reliable, there are just not enough good things to say! I'm very impressed with my experience and would have to say that this was the best investment even if I don't end up obtaining the vehicle. If my search continues, pending negotiations based on what Dennis found, I will definitely utilize Auto Docs and Dennis' expertise in the very near future. I have never used an inspection service before and have narrowly missed some lemons which prompted me to finally invest in an inspection service. I am very happy that I chose Auto Docs. Dennis carried out the inspection the same day, called me promptly after completion and sent a very detailed report (32 pages!) that same evening. Dennis is an ASCE certified mechanic with years of experience who obviously knows his stuff. If you're going to spend above a thousand in a vehicle invest in an inspection to be sure that you don't sink your money! read more

Okay, so believe it or not, Auto Doc's really is the reason I joined yelp. Dennis and his inspections are absolutely excellent. I'd been searching the Northwest for a certain make and model of car, and after 6 weeks without success, I decided to expand my search to SoCal. I looked to yelp for help in finding the right person to inspect my prospective new rides, and all roads led to Dennis and Auto Doc's. I called, Dennis answered, we made an appointment, he made arrangements with the seller for the inspection, and after a few hours Dennis called to give me his assessment. He performed the "special requests" I made, and followed up later that evening with the full report via email and lots of pictures with descriptive text. I was very impressed with Dennis' thoroughness and promptness. But mostly, I was happy to have found a trustworthy, responsible, and reliable expert who was willing to share his expertise and accommodate my special requests without hesitation. After speaking with him, it felt like Dennis was an old pal. Great guy. I used Auto Doc's again the next day (first car didn't pass), and received the same outstanding service, communication, and support. The 3rd time (2nd car didn't pass either!) , Dennis offered to rearrange his weekend schedule, and perform an inspection on a Saturday, on his way to a personal appointment. Wow! As for comparison with other major inspection services, I chose Auto Doc's for a few reasons. You'll know as soon as you contact them how quickly they can go do the inspection (in my case, it was the same day each time), which is extremely important when you've found that "right car" at the right price. The major services I researched can take 1-2 days to arrange for the inspection, and then up to another day to get the report to you - that's longer than most sellers feel comfortable waiting. Auto Docs also does paint thickness measurement to identify repairs/repaints, jacks up the car to inspect underneath, pulls the codes from the computer (which other services charge more for), and several other tests that are unavailable with most competitors. I HIGHLY recommend Auto Doc's, and will definitely use their service every time I need a vehicle checked out anywhere in his SoCal service area. read more