How Car Inspection Works in Spain.
AutoGuard Spain provides independent pre-purchase car inspections across key areas of southern Spain. If your location isn’t listed below, please contact us — we may still be able to help.
OUR PROCESS
Our Simple 5-Step Process
From initial contact to final report, our process is designed to be straightforward and transparent.
Send Us the Car Details
Provide the registration number, location of the vehicle, and seller contact details. You can submit this via our booking form or WhatsApp.
What we need: Vehicle registration, location, seller contact (if available), and your contact information.
We Arrange the Inspection
We contact the seller (if required) and arrange a convenient time to inspect the vehicle on-site.
What happens: We coordinate with the seller, confirm the inspection time and location, and schedule our certified inspector.
On-Site Vehicle Inspection
Our inspector carries out a detailed visual, mechanical, and diagnostic check of the vehicle, including signs of accident damage and general condition.
What we check: Mechanical condition, electronics, bodywork, interior, test drive (where possible), and documentation.
Report & Honest Advice
You receive a clear report with photos and our honest recommendation: buy, negotiate, or walk away.
What you get: Detailed PDF report with photos, summary of findings, and clear, unbiased advice on whether to proceed with the purchase.
Optional Legal Checks & Transfer Support
If required, we can carry out legal and debt checks (DGT) and provide support with the change of ownership process.
Additional services: DGT report, paperwork verification, and assistance with the transfer process at the traffic department.
COMPLETE PACKAGE
What You Receive
Every inspection includes these essential components to give you complete peace of mind.
Independent On-Site Inspection
Our inspector works solely for you, not the seller, ensuring unbiased assessment.
Photo Report with Findings
Detailed visual documentation of all key areas and any issues discovered.
Clear Summary of Risks
Easy-to-understand overview of any problems, their severity, and potential costs.
Optional Legal Status Check
Verify there are no hidden debts, finance, or legal issues with the vehicle.
Straightforward Advice
Clear recommendation: proceed with purchase, negotiate, or walk away.
How Long Does It Take?
In most cases, inspections can be arranged within 24–48 hours depending on location and availability.
Reports are normally delivered the same day as the inspection, usually within a few hours of completion.
Urgent inspections may be available for an additional fee.
Ready to protect your purchase?
Don’t take unnecessary risks when buying a used car. Book an independent inspection today and buy with confidence.
Important Notes
• Inspections are non-invasive and based on visible and diagnostic checks at the time of inspection.
• We work solely for the buyer and do not buy or sell vehicles.
• Availability may vary by location. Some remote areas may require additional travel time.
• All inspections are conducted by certified professionals with extensive experience in vehicle assessment.