Vehicles

Live video viewing vs a pre-purchase vehicle inspection

Buying a used car from a distance? A Live PreView and a professional pre-purchase inspection, like those offered by services such as Lemon Squad, do different jobs. Live PreView does not replace a professional mechanical inspection. Many buyers may want both.

Live PreView

  • Remote: you don't travel to the vehicle
  • Real-time video, not pre-recorded photos
  • Interactive: you ask questions as you watch
  • You direct what you want to see, like a scratch, the interior or tire tread

Professional inspection

  • Done by a professional inspector
  • Meant to give mechanical and technical expertise
  • Gives an expert assessment of the vehicle's condition

How they can work together

Use a Live PreView early to see the actual vehicle and decide if it's worth pursuing. If you're serious about buying, a professional inspection can then assess its mechanical condition.

Live PreView pricing

2 minutes

$5.00

5 minutes

$7.50

10 minutes

$15.00

15 minutes

$20.00

30 minutes

$35.00

Lemon Squad is named only as an example of a pre-purchase inspection service. PreView is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Lemon Squad.