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We offer comprehensive inspection services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you make the right decision when purchasing a vehicle.
Book an AppointmentGeneral Questions
CheckMyRide is a professional vehicle inspection service that helps you make informed decisions when purchasing pre-owned vehicles. We provide thorough, unbiased inspections to identify potential issues before you buy.
We're based in Ottawa, and we serve Ottawa, its adjoining communities, and Gatineau. Our inspectors can come to you for mobile inspections, or you can bring the vehicle to our CheckMyRide location.
No. CheckMyRide is not licensed to offer a Safety Standard Certificate or conduct safety inspection reports. Our services are designed to help identify potential issues before purchase but do not replace the requirement for a Safety Standard Certificate, which is mandatory for registering a vehicle in Ontario.
Our Services
We offer four inspection packages:
- Standard Inspection (50+ points)
- Enhanced Inspection (75+ points)
- Full-Spectrum Inspection (100+ points with negotiation assistance)
- Routine Check-Up (maintenance-focused assessment)
Each tier includes additional inspection points and services. Standard covers essential systems, Enhanced adds more in-depth mechanical checks, Full-Spectrum is our most comprehensive inspection with price negotiation assistance, and Routine Check-Up is for maintenance assessment of vehicles you already own.
Our inspection packages start at $150 for Standard, $200 for Enhanced, $300 for Full-Spectrum, and $100 for Routine Check-Up.
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Our inspections are non-invasive and based on visual and functional checks of the vehicle's components. While we strive to offer a thorough evaluation, our inspection is not equivalent to a full mechanical diagnosis and may not uncover all potential issues. The inspection reflects the vehicle's condition only at the time of assessment.
Booking and Payment
You can book an inspection through our website, by completing a booking form.
If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 5 hours' notice. A cancellation fee of $50 may apply if appointments are canceled with less than 5 hours' notice.
We accept payments by cash or e-transfer only. Payment is due upon completion of the inspection, unless otherwise agreed.
Contact Information
Inspection Process
A Standard Inspection typically takes 45-60 minutes, Enhanced takes 60-90 minutes, and Full-Spectrum takes 90-120 minutes. Routine Check-Ups take approximately 30-45 minutes.
You need to ensure the vehicle is available and accessible at the agreed time and location. For mobile inspections, you must provide a safe and appropriate area for the inspection to take place.
While not required, we recommend that you attend the inspection if possible. This allows you to see potential issues firsthand and ask questions.
Yes, you'll receive a comprehensive digital inspection report that documents all findings. This report is delivered upon completion of the inspection.
After the Inspection
The inspection report is for informational purposes only and is not a warranty or guarantee of the vehicle's condition. It is intended to assist you in making an informed purchasing decision but does not exempt you from obtaining a Safety Standard Certificate for vehicle registration.
No. CheckMyRide will not be liable for any losses, damages, or issues discovered after the inspection. Our inspection reflects the vehicle's condition only at the time of assessment, and we cannot guarantee its future performance or reliability.
Yes, our Full-Spectrum Inspection package includes price negotiation assistance based on the issues found during inspection.
That's completely fine! Our goal is to help you make an informed decision, whether that means proceeding with the purchase or walking away. The inspection fee covers our professional service regardless of your final decision.
Privacy and Legal
CheckMyRide is committed to protecting your personal information. Any data collected during the appointment booking and inspection process will be used solely for providing our services and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.
The contractual relationship between CheckMyRide and you conclude upon the completion of the physical inspection, the preparation and delivery of the inspection report, and your payment for the service. Any interactions or transactions between you and the CheckMyRide assigned mechanic that occur outside of the agreed appointment period are solely at your risk.