02 How the inspection works
Every stage leaves a written record you keep. We hold no affiliation with sellers or dealers, so the file stays neutral from the first call to the final handshake.
01
Send the make, model, year, budget and city. We shortlist up to four realistic candidates from Ukrainian listings and note asking prices against available market data.
Output: shortlist note
02
We read the technical passport, registration history, mileage records and lien notes, then mark each line verified, needs review or missing. Open a sample document ledger. This review is not legal advice.
Output: document ledger
03
An on-site inspection with a used car condition assessment: body and paint readings, underbody, engine bay, diagnostics, road test. Findings are photographed and numbered. View the condition checklist. It is thorough, not a guarantee.
Output: condition report
04
We sit with you at the meeting, put the flagged items on the table and help you hold the asking price against the evidence in the file.
Output: signed handover notes
04 / Ownership documents
Each file is checked against registry records, workshop paperwork and the seller's own account of the car. Open a row to see what we look for, where the data comes from, and the date it was last checked.
We compare the technical passport against the plate, VIN and engine number, then trace how many hands the car has passed through before the current seller.
Mileage readings are laid out in order, so drops and long silences stand out. A single missing year is common; three are a reason to bargain hard or walk away.
A car can be clean on paper and still carry a bank pledge. Nothing here is signed off until the register searches come back empty and the seller's identity matches the documents.
Document review is not legal advice and does not replace a notary or a lawyer. Findings cover only the records available on the check date. See what a full review includes
05 Condition assessment
The 120 points are not a sales number. They are eight scoring categories, worked through in a fixed order on a lift and on a road test. Each point gets a severity rating and, where the fault is visible, timestamped photo evidence attached to that exact line.
Affects safety, legality or drivability, or shows hidden structural repair. Reported before you negotiate.
Wear or leaks that are within range today but likely to need money within the next 12 months.
Checked and found consistent with the declared mileage, service history and asking price.
| Category | Points | What is recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 18 | Panel gaps, paint thickness, seam alignment, corrosion, traces of accident repair. |
| Engine and drivetrain | 22 | Cold start behaviour, oil condition, leaks, timing components, fault codes, live sensor data. |
| Transmission | 12 | Shift quality on cold and warm fluid, clutch engagement, adaptation values. |
| Suspension and steering | 16 | Bushings, shock absorbers, ball joints, play in the rack, wear pattern on tyres. |
| Brakes and tyres | 14 | Pad and disc thickness, fluid moisture, ABS function, tread depth and DOT dates. |
| Electrical and electronics | 15 | Battery health, charging output, control units, driver assistance sensors, infotainment faults. |
| Interior and comfort | 13 | Upholstery wear, climate output, seat mechanisms, odour and water ingress marks. |
| Documents and history | 10 | Service records, mileage consistency, owner count, outstanding finance notes. |
Each inspected point can hold up to four photographs taken on site, tagged with the VIN area and a capture timestamp. A clicking shock absorber shows a photo of the leaking body and a short video of the noise. Panel gaps are photographed with the measuring gauge in frame. Nothing is written in the report that a photo or a measurement cannot support.
Checklist revision 2026-01-18 · Source: venturelymedia.com inspection protocol · A condition assessment describes the vehicle on the day of inspection and is not a guarantee of future reliability.
06 · FAQ
We inspect and help you buy. We do not sell cars, we hold no agreement with any dealership, and we take no commission from the seller. That independence is the whole point of the report.
Send us a listing and we will tell you what can be checked. Request an inspection or call +380 971 978 9387.
No. We are hired and paid by the buyer only. The inspector who visits the car has no financial interest in whether you complete the purchase, and we accept no referral fee from sellers, dealers, or repair shops.
Independence policy rev. 4 · reviewed 12 Feb 2025No. The result describes the condition of the car on the day of the visit, with a cold engine and dry bodywork. It cannot see inside a sealed gearbox, predict future wear, or expose damage hidden under fresh paint and underbody coating.
Inspection protocol rev. 4 · 120 checkpointsLiability for the vehicle rests with the seller, and any claim runs through the sales contract between you and them. Our part is the written report: it records what was verified, when, and by which method, so you have documented evidence to take back to the seller. We carry professional liability cover for errors in our own assessment.
Liability terms rev. 2No. We confirm that the registration certificate, service history, and customs papers match the VIN on the car, and that the chain of owners is continuous. We flag what does not add up, but we do not represent you and we do not draft contracts. For a legal opinion on a specific deal, use a lawyer.
Document review procedure rev. 3 · status: red, amber, greenFrom active listings for the same model, year, mileage band, and gearbox on Ukrainian classifieds, plus completed deals reported by our own clients. It is a market range, not a valuation, and it excludes trade-in and bank estimates.
Market data snapshot 01 Mar 2025Yes. Inspectors based in Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia cover their regions. A remote review of the listing and documents can be finished the same day, and a physical visit is usually booked within 48 hours.
Coverage list updated 28 Feb 2025