Before buying a used car
A clean interior doesn't tell you how much life the brakes, tires and battery have left. An inspection can, before you hand over the money.
Vehicle inspections before you buy or before you go.
A multi-point check of the parts that wear out, done where the vehicle is parked. It's a sensible step before a used-car purchase or a long drive.
Questions? Call or text (518) 888-7497 · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
- Brakes, tires, battery, fluids, belts and filters
- Pre-purchase checks on used cars
- We go over what we find with you
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We'll call, text or email you with a quote or to set up a diagnostic visit. A confirmation is on its way to your email.
We reply Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Want to send photos? Call or text (518) 888-7497.
What's included
What we look at
We check the items that wear with time and miles, then go over what we found with you: what's fine, what to keep an eye on and what needs attention.
If something needs fixing, we can quote it. What you do with that is up to you.
- Brake pads and rotors
- Tire tread and condition
- Battery
- Fluid levels
- Belts
- Engine and cabin air filters
When to book
When an inspection makes sense
Before a long trip
It's better to find a worn belt or low fluid at home than on the Northway.
After a car has been sitting
Vehicles that sit for months can end up with a drained battery, flat-spotted tires and rusted brakes.
This is not the annual New York State safety and emissions inspection. That inspection, and the sticker that comes with it, has to be done at a DMV-licensed inspection station.
How it works
Three steps. No drop-off, no waiting room.
Tell us what's going on
Your vehicle, the problem and where it's parked. Book online, call or text. You can text us photos of warning lights, too.
Get a clear quote
If we can price it accurately, you get an upfront quote. If it needs a look first, we book a diagnostic visit instead of guessing.
We come to you
We show up at the scheduled time and do the work right where your vehicle is parked, at home or at work, so you can get on with your day.
Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Every vehicle is different, so we quote each job for yours instead of posting flat prices. You'll know what you're paying, and when, before we pick up a wrench.
What you can count on
- An upfront quote for your exact vehicle before any work starts
- Parts and labor listed separately on every quote
- No travel fees and no convenience fees
- Nothing extra replaced without your OK
- A 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on our workmanship
When you pay
- Routine maintenance
- After the work is done.
- Diagnostic visits
- At the visit. The fee can be credited toward the repair you approve.
- Larger repairs
- A parts deposit before we order, with the balance due when the job's complete.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★
Excellent service and experience! Upshift provided a very efficient and professional experience. They showed up on time, performed outstanding work, and best of all, saved me hours of sitting in a waiting area. I never had to leave home!
★★★★★
Brilliant! Being able to have car service performed at MY convenient location is just wonderful! I imagine that many of us have had to drop our cars off, figure out rides or sit for HOURS waiting for our car service to be done (I have...). Not so with UPSHIFT! They'll come to my house, or my office, or... wherever is convenient, and do the work while I continue doing what I need to or want to do. No more hours wasted sitting in a waiting room. No more trying to figure out how to get a ride...
★★★★★
Great service and smooth arrangements, payments, messaging for reminders and other contacts, and excellent web presence. I'll definitely call on them again for further remote maintenance.
★★★★★
Super easy and convenient to book. It’s so nice to not have to sit in a mechanic shop and to get car maintenance done from the comfort of my own home!
Inspections: common questions
Still unsure? Call or text (518) 888-7497 and a real person will answer.
Is this the New York State inspection?
No. The yearly state inspection and sticker have to come from a DMV-licensed inspection station. Ours is a check of your vehicle's condition, for your own information.
Can you inspect a car I'm thinking of buying?
Yes, as long as the seller agrees and the vehicle is somewhere in our service area where we can work on it safely. Tell us where it is when you request service.
How much does an inspection cost?
We quote it upfront when you request service. There's no travel fee.
What if you find a problem?
We'll tell you what we found and can give you a quote to fix it. Nothing gets done without your OK.