Dave is an awesome resource when buying a car or even learning how to properly maintain the one you have. He was thorough, walked me through everything, gave me great guidance on wear/tear and proper maintenance of my 'new to me' car! He made me feel 1000% better about my recent used car purchase. I would have immediately returned the car had he made the recommendation to do so. He also clearly loves his work and was so helpful for identifying a potential maintenance issue we needed to do to keep the car in top shape. I'll be using him again to review the well loved car I currently own to see if I should ditch it or fix it. Thanks Dave, you are a wealth of super useful info!! read more

Dave was instrumental in helping my car buying process. Kind, detailed, and extremely flexible! Helped me save thousands in dollars of what have been unforeseen fixes with one car and helped me find the right car that I could purchase with assured confidence and peace of mind! Highly recommend. read more

I've had 3 vehicles inspected by Dave. Total cost of inspections was about 400, but across the 3 (not including one which I didn't buy which would have needed 5000 in repairs!) I've saved about 2500 buying used cars after negotiations. Dave is very thorough, hard working and professional. And did I mention he goes to the seller so there's no inconvenience? Never buy a car without a professional inspection in any case. I recommend PMI for the inspection. read more

Highly recommended! I coordinated with Dave over a couple weeks as I tried to find the vehicle that I wanted. When I finally found a car, despite being out of his typical service zone, Dave was able to come out to inspect the vehicle for an added marginal fee due to the extra travel. He did a thorough inspection, answered all of my questions, and provided some great tips great tips on how to prolong the life of the vehicle. And he was fun to talk to! Dave identified some minor issues that I'll be able to follow up on with the dealer as I close out the purchase on this vehicle, which made the inspection worth every penny! Thanks Dave! read more

Dave was phenomenal. He not only inspected the used vehicle the same day but he went into great detail into exactly what the vehicle needed work on. His 5 decades of auto knowledge and expertise helped the purchasing experience. Super friendly as well! read more

My wife and I were in the market for a second car and though we knew exactly what brand we wanted, we were a bit worried about entering the used car salesman vortex. Luckily we found Dave. He saw a few cars for us, inspected them in ways you wouldn't even think to (he is absolutely meticulous and thorough) and gave us thumbs up and thumbs down when necessary. We ended up with the perfect car for us and--perhaps most important--with great peace of mind. Dave is an extremely sincere, dedicated and scrupulously honest guy. For example, he once thought he'd made a mistake and so refused to charge us for that inspection. He then went back to triple check it after doing extensive research on what he thought might have been a mistake on his part. It wasn't a mistake, but this is just to show you the kind of person and professional he is. Thanks so much, Dave. read more

Automotive Angel! one of the best investments we have made in our transportation was hiring Dave. In a world where there are experts, hobbyists and suckers/imbeciles, we would fit in the latter categories for used car machinery. Dave was incredibly helpful in pre-screening and test-driving a number of used MDX's, saving us a ton of time while we were out of town and the kids were napping/sleeping. He recommended against a few with major transmission issues (probably saving us $2-3k) and ultimately steered us towards the one that fit us best. He gave us a list of items to negotiate: tires, extended warranty margins, scratches and cleaning...and we ended up in and out of the broker (AutoConnections East, also recommended) in under 30 minutes and significantly under asking price! read more

I hope I never have to buy another car without Dave! It was my first time buying a vehicle, and he was incredibly helpful accommodating my needs every step of the way. I had signed a contract to buy a Ford Econoline, giving me a 72-hour window to get a mechanical inspection that was voided if the mechanic found any issues. Dave found several issues well within the 72 hour window, so I called the used car dealership, but they would not budge on voiding the contract. This is where Dave really went above and beyond what any mechanic could be expected to do. He guided me through the ordeal, wrote legal documents proving damage to the used vehicle, and I got the resolution I was looking for. Thank you Dave, I truly appreciate how much you have helped me every step of the way!!! read more

Dave provides a great service for anyone looking to buy a used car! I called him on a Friday evening and he was able to meet me the very next morning at a dealership to inspect a 2005 Volvo for me. He was very thorough and focused his efforts on items that could be costly to repair which for Volvos can be the transmission. From what I can tell he has a ton of experience inspecting car models from all manufacturers. During my inspection he found a couple small items that required fixing before I purchased the vehicle, one of which was a small crack in the tail light lens cover which would have allowed water in and cost a few hundred dollars to replace. Overall I was very pleased. He even gave me recommendations for talking points to help negotiate down the price and the scoop on a reasonable price for the additional warranty package if I wanted it. I will definitely use him again for future vehicle purchases! read more

Exceptional service by Dave. When I contacted him the first time, he was on his vacation but still spent time talking to me over the phone, understanding my needs and offered to have someone else in the area to come and inspect if time was sensitive to purchase a vehicle. That's when I decided he will be my go-to. Luckily, after a few week's time of hunting to purchase a used car from private party, Dave himself was available. What followed in the events of leading up to buying a great reliable car simply blows my mind whenever I think about it. Dave went out of the way in every step, offered expert advice and insights to help make a good decision over the options I had, helped me avoid a car that would have cost me a fortune in a potential CVT repair, recommended he takes a look at another vehicle which had cleaner history plus reputation and was flexible with timing to fix an appointment with the private party. I am glad I chose him for my used car inspection as he gave a pretty thorough report and made me feel safe closing the deal. As this is my first time buying car from private party in WA, he answered all my basic questions of end-to-end car buying process with patience and in-detail. Highly recommend his service to anyone of you looking to buy a reliable used car in the market. read more

I read the reviews, called Dave of Pacific Mechanical Inspections, and asked him to inspect a vehicle I saw on eBay. I lived in the opposite coast, therefore there was no other way to inspect the car before the auction ended Dave was recuperating so he asked a colleague to call the owner, make an appointment, and inform the owner of all the systems he would like to check on the car aside from the exterior and interior cosmetics as far as their faithfulness to the pictures Within a hour the car disappeared from eBay claiming it was sold even as there were still 4 days left on the " buy it now price." ( the bid before the ad disappeared was only 40% of the Buy-it-Now price.) You draw your own conclusions. Not only are pre-inspections mandatory but finding those in the business with the experience to focus on the particular quirks of a car, it's series, it's age is priceless The fee I was charged was a pittance of what I would have had to fork out had I made the mistake of trusting the description and the pictures of the car LAS Maryland read more

Had him check out another car a couple weeks later, and ended up buying it thanks to Dave's review. He called me after the inspection and gave me a list of things to consider, and he emailed me the list after I sent him a few clarifying questions. The inspection was convenient and well worth the money, and I love my new car. read more

PMI did a terrific job. I've always had used cars inspected before I bought them, but it was always something I did during the test drive and scheduling and waiting were always a total hassle. Dave suggested that I let him check out a car I found online before I ever saw it, which was a hundred times more convenient than doing it the old way - and this way he could check the car out while it was cold, giving him better information. He steered me clear of a dealership he had seen too many bad cars from, and suggested others - including the one where I eventually bought my car. The info he gave me was thorough, understandable, balanced and helpful. Anybody asks me about getting a used car inspected, PMI is absoutely who I'll recommend. read more

Dave has inspected a total of four used cars for us. We've been happy so far with the two cars we purchased as a result. Admittedly, we don't know a lot about what to look for (otherwise we wouldn't be hiring him!) but he seemed thorough and honest about everything. He gave us tips on what to avoid. Setting up times to meet was not difficult. All in all, we were glad to have him on our used car search. ;) read more

We can't express how grateful we are to have discovered Dave Wyrick. We were interested in purchasing a 2004 Honda Element, but I am quick to admit that I'm anything but a mechanic. Well, we contacted Dave for a Pre Purchase Inspection. What a great decision! Dave showed up at the lot right on time. He thoroughly examined the two vehicles we were interested in. He clearly knew what to look for and also how to explain things to people who didn't. We ended up purchasing one of those two cars and couldn't be happier! His expertise, his reasonable fee, and his help in getting a little something extra on that vehicle all gave us the confidence we needed that we were making the right choice. My wife and I would say that anyone who chooses Pacific Mechanical Inspections to assist in evaluating the purchase of a car will be making the right choice. Thanks, Dave! read more

Dave was so great! He came out to my work the same day I called, and was able to look at my newly purchased vehicle while I was busy. With his encouragement, I was able to take it back to the dealership & have the struts replaced. This saved me hundreds of dollars!! He also gave me helpful hints on how to preserve the life of my transmission. I definitely recommend having Dave take a look at any car you are thinking of buying (preferably before you sign anything!). He will give you peace of mind for your big decision. Absolutely worth the price!!!! read more

What a guy. Spent 30 minutes on the phone teaching me how to read cars and how each old cars fair through time. This guy is an incredible human being. Thank you so so much. read more

I give another big thank you to Dave. He has helped me to avoid a big mistake in buying a used car. I thought buying a car from a dealership would be safe, but was I wrong. He did a thorough inspection and gave a final recommendation not to buy which saved me around $2,000 worth of repair bills. The car looked fine on the outside, but he was able to find the hidden mechanical problems. I am still looking to buy my car, and I will definitely call Dave again to inspect it before I buy. I highly recommend his service, and he is also a friendly and honest guy you can trust. read more