Professional Independent Vehicle Inspections Across the Costa del Sol
Professional, independent vehicle inspections across the entire Costa del Sol — from Sotogrande to Nerja. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply want to know your vehicle’s true condition, AutoGuard Spain provides thorough, unbiased on-site assessments. Full mechanical review, OBD diagnostics, and paperwork verification. Mobile service across 150km of coastline from €149.
Professional Car Inspections Across the Costa del Sol
Whether you’re buying a used car, selling your current vehicle, preparing for a long journey, or simply want an honest assessment of a car’s true condition, a professional inspection from AutoGuard Spain gives you the clarity and confidence to make the right decision.
AutoGuard Spain provides comprehensive vehicle inspections across the entire Costa del Sol — from Sotogrande in the west to Nerja in the east. Our mobile service means we come to you, wherever you are along this 150km coastline, saving you time and delivering an expert, independent assessment at the vehicle’s location.
Our inspectors have over a decade of combined experience in the Spanish automotive sector. We know this region, this climate, and this market inside out. From the prestigious dealerships of Marbella and Puerto Banús to private sellers in Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, and Nerja, we operate across the full length of the coast — visiting private homes, dealerships, garages, and roadside locations.
Every inspection covers the same comprehensive checklist: full mechanical review, OBD diagnostic scan, accident and structural damage assessment, visual inspection of all major components, VIN verification, and documentation check. You receive a clear written report within 24 hours — with straightforward, honest advice you can act on immediately.
What our inspection includes:
- Complete mechanical inspection (engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes)
- Advanced OBD diagnostic scan for hidden fault codes
- Comprehensive damage assessment
- Pre-purchase evaluation
- Seller's pre-sale inspection
- Documentation check & VIN verification
- Mileage plausibility check
- Detailed written report with honest advice: buy, negotiate or walk away
Why Choose Us
Why choose AutoGuard Spain for Car inspections on the Costa del Sol?
The Costa del Sol’s unique combination of climate, geography, and population creates vehicle inspection challenges that are genuinely different from anywhere else in Spain. Understanding these challenges — and knowing precisely what to look for — is what sets AutoGuard Spain apart from a generic inspection service.
The coastal climate is the single biggest factor. The 150km stretch from Sotogrande to Nerja is one of Spain’s most consistently humid and salt-rich environments. Salt air corrosion doesn’t just affect visible bodywork — it penetrates underbody sealant, attacks suspension components, accelerates brake disc and caliper deterioration, and degrades electrical connections in ways that are completely invisible to the naked eye but immediately apparent on a proper inspection.
UV intensity on the Costa del Sol is among the highest in Europe. Prolonged sun exposure degrades exterior paintwork, warps plastic trim, damages rubber seals around windows and doors, and deteriorates tyre sidewalls at a significantly faster rate than in northern European climates. A vehicle that appears in excellent condition at first glance can reveal significant UV-related wear under proper inspection.
Vehicles used on the steep mountain roads above towns like Mijas, Casares, Ronda, and Frigiliana show disproportionate brake, clutch, and transmission wear relative to their mileage. Vehicles used in heavy coastal and tourist-area traffic show the same elevated wear regardless of what the odometer reads.
AutoGuard Spain is 100% independent. We are paid only by the person commissioning the inspection — whether that’s a buyer wanting protection before purchase, a seller wanting a condition report to justify their asking price, or an owner wanting peace of mind before a long journey. We have no commercial relationships with any dealership, workshop, or seller anywhere on the Costa del Sol.
Our inspectors carry out every assessment personally and deliver every report with a clear, honest recommendation. No jargon, no conflicts of interest — just a professional, independent opinion you can act on with confidence.
You don’t need to be present at the inspection. We arrange everything directly, come to the vehicle, and have your full written report ready within 24 hours.
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Book your car inspection on the Costa del Sol today
Ready to book a professional vehicle inspection on the Costa del Sol? Contact AutoGuard Spain today via WhatsApp or phone. We cover the entire coastline from Sotogrande to Nerja — including Marbella, Málaga, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Mijas, Estepona, and every town in between. Fast availability, honest reports, and professional service from €149.