Experienced hands inspecting a classic car

California Classic Car Inspections

You Deserve to Know Exactly What You're Buying.

Professional Classic Car inspections in Southern California. Before you fall in love with a car, let me make sure it deserves your trust.

20+
Years of Experience
1,400+
Inspections Completed
100%
Satisfaction Guarantee

Inspection Services

Every inspection is thorough, honest, and delivered with the care of a fellow enthusiast.

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Pre-Purchase Inspection

A comprehensive top-to-bottom evaluation before you commit. I examine the body, frame, mechanicals, electrics, and originality — and give you a straight answer about what you're really buying.

Full written report included
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Condition & Value Report

Selling your classic or need documentation for insurance or financing? I provide a detailed condition assessment and fair market value analysis backed by real-world knowledge.

Ideal for sellers & collectors
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Remote Inspection Consult

Found a car across the state? I'll travel to it. Or we can start with a video walkthrough consult to help you decide if it's worth pursuing before you fly out.

Statewide travel available

How It Works

01

Schedule

Tell me about the car and where it's located. I'll confirm availability and we'll set a date.

02

Inspect

I show up in person and spend 2–3 hours going over every inch of the vehicle — no shortcuts.

03

Report

You receive a detailed written report with photos, findings, and my honest recommendation within 24 hours.

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A Personal Note

The Inspector's Promise

I got into this work because I've been on the wrong side of a bad deal. I bought a '67 Mustang years ago that looked perfect on the surface — and turned out to be a money pit held together with filler and wishful thinking. Nobody had looked closely enough. Nobody had told the truth.

That's why I do what I do. When you hire me, you're not getting a checklist. You're getting someone who genuinely cares whether you make a good decision — even if that means telling you to walk away from a car you love.

I will always give you my honest assessment. I will never rush an inspection. And I will treat your potential purchase with the same respect I'd give my own.

— Your California Classic Car Inspector

What Buyers & Sellers Say

"

He found rust in the frame that the seller had painted over. Saved me from a $15,000 mistake. Worth every penny.

Michael R.

San Francisco, CA

"

I was selling my '69 Camaro and wanted documentation for the buyer. The report he produced was so thorough it actually helped me get a better price.

Sandra L.

Los Angeles, CA

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Flew in from out of state to look at a car. He'd already done the inspection and told me it was the real deal. It was. Couldn't be happier.

Tom W.

Portland, OR

Ready to Buy with Confidence?

Don't let excitement cloud your judgment. Let me take a careful look so you can make the right call.

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California Classic Car

Professional classic car inspection services across Southern California. Know exactly what you're buying before you sign.

Service Area

Serving classic car buyers and sellers throughout Southern California — from San Diego to Los Angeles to Palm Springs

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