On-site used car inspection
You want to buy a car - but you'd rather not drive a long way, judge everything yourself and still end up unsure? That's exactly why we inspect the car you want right where it's located.
The Meistercheck used car inspection is carried out anywhere in Germany directly at the car's location by a certified automotive master technician - at the dealership or at the private seller. That way you get clarity faster and a reliable basis for your purchase decision.
Why an on-site inspection is so practical when buying a car
Many prospective buyers face the same situation: the vehicle looks good in the listing, but it isn't just around the corner, or a first visit only tells you so much.
That's exactly what the Meistercheck used car inspection is for. It saves you trips and coordination effort and ensures that exactly the car you want to buy gets inspected.
Especially when several vehicles are in the running or the location is inconvenient, this kind of inspection can simplify the buying process considerably and give you confidence faster.
How the on-site used car inspection works
This is how you get a professional assessment of exactly the car you want to buy - without unnecessary trips.
Book the inspection
You send us the listing or the key vehicle details and we work out how best to organise the inspection.
Inspection right on site
The vehicle is inspected where it's located - at the dealership or at the private seller.
Receive the inspection report
Afterwards you'll know what shape the car is in and whether buying, renegotiating or continuing your search is the right step for you.
You can find the complete used car inspection on the main used car inspection page.
At the dealer or private seller: both cases covered
At the dealership
Here it often matters that the inspection can take place right where the car is offered. You don't have to judge the vehicle's condition only after travelling there yourself or arranging yet another appointment.
At the private seller
In a private sale, the on-site inspection above all keeps the logistics simple: the specific vehicle is inspected directly at the seller's location.
That's exactly why the on-site inspection makes so much sense: you get an expert look at the specific car - without unnecessary trips, coordination loops or extra effort.
What gets checked during the on-site inspection
It's the same used car inspection: the relevant areas are checked directly at the car's location, wherever that is sensible and possible.
If you want to know exactly how the inspection is done, you'll find more on the page about the vehicle inspection.
Why the on-site inspection makes the buying process easier for you
The inspection doesn't just help you on a technical level - it also takes real effort out of the buying process.
Especially for vehicles that are located further away or hard to reach, this practical benefit is often just as important as the inspection itself.
When an inspection directly at the vehicle helps you most
If you want to understand why it generally pays to have a car inspected before buying, take a look at the page have a car inspected before buying. If you want to weigh price and value, take a look at the page used car inspection cost.
Want an electric or hybrid vehicle inspected on site?
Electric and hybrid vehicles can be inspected on site too. But additional requirements come into play there, especially around the battery and how to assess it.
That's why there's the specialised electric used car inspection.
More topics around the used car inspection
Frequently asked questions about the on-site used car inspection
You book the used car inspection, and a master technician inspects the car you want right at its location. Afterwards you receive the inspection report with a clear assessment of the vehicle's condition.
Yes. The Meistercheck used car inspection always takes place where the vehicle is located, for example at the dealership or the private seller.
Yes. We also inspect dealer vehicles right on site, so you can better assess the condition of the specific car.
Yes. We also inspect vehicles from private sellers on site.
No. Our master technicians inspect the vehicle for you and document the results.
We check the areas of the vehicle relevant to the purchase, wherever that is sensible and possible on site. We document the results and give you a clear, traceable basis for your purchase decision.
For electric and hybrid vehicles there is a specialised used car inspection with its own focus and additional inspection priorities.
Get an on-site inspection instead of deciding alone
If you have a specific vehicle in mind, have it inspected right where it's located - and decide with far more clarity.