After my ultra reliable 2012 Toyota Yaris was totalled in an accident, I was in the market for another one and ended up finding a used 2016 Toyota Yaris SE that appeared to be in great condition but with high mileage. I placed an order on their website for a pre-purchase inspection and they were able to come out to meet the seller of the vehicle the next day. After the inspection, the inspector gave me a call with his findings and overall impression of the vehicle . The day after the inspection, a written report and a numerous inspection photos were available on the order page of their website. The written report specifically covered the following areas: Road Test, Engine & Mechanical, Suspension & Undercarriage, Tires & Brakes, Exterior & Body Condition. The level of detail in the report and the number of photos provided was satisfactory. Overall, it was a good overall experience and I'm happy with the service provided and with the vehicle I purchased. Why did I not give a full five stars? First, I believe a whining transmission noise they noted in their report was misdiagnosed. It seems to have been caused by the car's AC compressor that progressively whined louder before eventually failing during the fifth drive after purchase. Second, the report indicated that the transmission was leak free but I've found the slightest pooling of transmission fluid in my garage since the first day I purchased the car. Lastly, minor details seemed to be missed like missing roof weather strips/mouldings, a detached fog lamp, and sanding/repair work done on the rear bumper and rear fenders. If they had the means to diagnose the whining noise further and offered that as an add-on package, I probably would have availed and subsequently provided a higher rating. read more

I am very disappointed with my inspection today. First of all, I asked on the phone and again when Peter was at the car...if he would inspect under the car. He said he would, but he did not. His version of an under the car inspection was sticking his cell phone under the edges of the car and taking a photo. He certainly didn't crawl under and take a look. He made more of an effort to connect with the seller, than me, the buyer and person who hired him. He completed the inspection in 20 minutes and it certainly wasn't worth $200. It was anything but thorough. He said he was mostly inspecting cosmetics and basic function, which I said I could do. I asked him to share with me what he was inspecting as he went along, and he declined to do that. Honestly, he seemed to be in a hurry. Lastly, although I was told I would be getting all the photos the inspector took, absolutely none none of them are in the report. I do not recommend him and would never use him again! read more

I had Peter do a PPI for a BMW which I wanted to purchase at a dealership in the San Diego area. This was the best money I ever spent. Peter went out the next day and did his inspection. He called me to go over his findings. He recommended that I not purchase the vehicle due to numerous issues which he uncovered from his inspection. I dodged a bullet. Thanks again Peter! read more

I had an excellent experience with Car Saints, especially working with Peter. He completed five different pre-purchase inspections for me, and thanks to his thorough work, I avoided five bad deals. His attention to detail truly saved me from making some costly mistakes. Peter was very responsive and even called me right after each inspection to explain the car's condition in detail. Thanks to him, I finally found a car that passed inspection and gave me peace of mind. Paying for a pre-purchase inspection before buying a used car should be nonnegotiable for everyone. I highly recommend Car Saints -- their service is 100% worth it. read more

Easiest presale inspection ever! I went to carsaints.com in the morning, requested my inspection at the car lot and paid, and by the evening Peter from Car Saints was at the lot (without me having to be there) and inspected the car for about an hour. Peter then called me to discuss his findings right after, he answered my questions, and said he'd send me the link for the report the next morning. Success! A great no-contact service to give you peace of mind when buying a used car! read more

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I was buying a car from a long way away, these guys saved me a ton of money and headache. Fast turnaround, and unlike the big lemon company that is all over the internet, with these guys I was able to talk to the person who actually went out and saw what a piece of shit the car I was thinking of buying was. Super mellow cool guy who explained everything to me. He didn't make any direct recommendations but he helped me understand there were major issues with the car. I was a bit worried they dont have a ton of reviews, dont be, they were FANTASTIC! This is a real honest review, I have no connection the company other than I want them to grow and rock it. Thank you Peter and Car Saints! You live up to your name! read more

Carsaints was prompt and expedient in performing an inspection after I ordered. I was happy with the timing and efficiency but due to the nature of generating a report there were certain details that were not immediately available. I purchased the car after I received a debrief via telephone from the inspector, then 3 days later I received the inspectors photos in the online report. The car had serious damage to the lower engine cover that wasn't mentioned in the telephone debrief. This is the type of damage that implies the vehicle withstood damage to the undercarriage. While I have only encountered small problems with vehicle so far, the problems are related to components underneath that same damaged lower engine cover. I hope in the future the inspectors at Carsaints remember to give more informative briefs to customers. read more

I needed a last minute pre purchase inspection on a 2018 Infiniti Q50 I was thinking of buying. Scrambling I hit yelp hoping to find someone to help out. Thankfully I found Car Saints. Within 3 hours of requesting these guys were already at the dealership inspecting the car, providing pictures and feedback. They will call you and provide report online stating all of their findings. The car was in great shape but still gave information on things that tend to be issues with particular model just for my awareness. Guys were super knowledgeable. I will definitely be using again and referring to friends and coworkers!!! read more

It's the first time we are buying an used car from an out-of-State dealer. Based on the positive Yelp reviews (despite just a few) we decided to try Car Saints. They are indeed excellent. I called the toll free number twice on a Monday morning and they are responsive & knowledgeable. We entered the order online in the morning they sent an inspector on the same day. The inspector was really good - it's a low-mile car and the inspector was able to find several signs of abuse and we decided not to buy the car. The inspection is not only saving us $$$ but also sig-o grievance!!! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Car Saints! I was looking at purchasing a used car and it made me nervous since I don't have a vast knowledge of them. I found Car Saints and had my reservations at first since there weren't many reviews online about them. I took the chance and I'm glad I did. They were incredibly responsive called me throughout the entire process to let me know when they would be looking at the car and then called me after they viewed the car and described to me in great detail what they found and answered all of the questions that I had. This is a great company and an even better service they provide. Great for someone with little knowledge of cars or even someone with vast knowledge who wants a second set of eyes before making a purchase. It saves you from troubling a friend to go around checking out cars with you. Thank you! read more

We recently purchased a used car and hired Car Saints to check it out. They came out and spent a lot of time going over the car and provided a detailed written report in addition to speaking directly with the inspector. One of the pluses with this service is they come to you and you can schedule an appointment. read more

Car Saints are the best way to get a pre-purchase inspection, absolutely no question. Peter at Car Saints helped me look at 3 cars on my journey to purchasing a used car. Each time, he was incredibly communicative, knowledgeable, and helpful. I know next to nothing about cars - Peter was so patient and informative with my newbie-level questions. Most importantly, Peter was incredibly perceptive with the car sellers. He noted that one CraigsList seller has him meet him in front of a house that wasn't actually the seller's, as Peter noted he drove off somewhere else after the inspection which took place at 'his house'. When I finally found a car I was ready to purchase, it was all thanks to Peter and Car Saints! Go with this company. Seriously. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have to say the Car Saints gentlemen were very politely and professionally! We had a smooth communication and I feel satisfied with their service! Thanks read more

Car Saints was "Johnny on the spot" - in fact they wanted to inspect sooner than I could get the truck available to inspect. Overall, inspection was very thorough, the inspector put the F-150 4WD through its paces and couldn't find anything critical that would cause me not to purchase the vehicle, so I bought it! It drives and rides great! Thanks so much, a very happy customer! read more

These guys are legit and I fully vouch for them as they helped me dodge a bullet with the last used car that I almost purchased. Seller wasn't budging on the price and I wanted to make sure that that the car wasn't a lemon. Car Saints found evidence of an accident that the Carfax report did not report and the seller denied ever happened. Skip the dealer and have the Car Saints guys inspect your next car purchase instead. I've had some bad experiences with the dealership doing poor quality inspections and which you won't get with Car Saints. Just wished they provide service outside of San Diego county area. =) read more

I used them to look at a car I purchased in Escondido. I thought the price was reasonable to some peace of mind since I was buying a used vehicle for my daughter. They did an excellent job and provided me details about the car in full report that helped me with my purchase decision. I ended up not getting the car based on their feedback and it was a great decision. I'd use the again in the future. read more