Pre-Purchase Report
Objective. Transparent. Secure.
The foundation for every vehicle purchase.
The new international standard for evaluating classic vehicles. The Pre-Purchase Report is a structured & objective documentation of all purchase-relevant characteristics of your desired classic car, making different offers comparable across borders.
The Pre-Purchase Report consists of
- Proof of vehicle existence
- Independent, comprehensive vehicle inspection
- Condition rating (body & mechanical)
- Result within a few days
How it works
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What our customers say.
Are you planning to buy a classic and want the vehicle evaluated by an independent classic car expert beforehand?
With the CT Inspections Pre-Purchase Report you receive a professional evaluation of your next dream classic or youngtimer. Our qualified classic car experts perform a detailed pre-purchase inspection with up to 128 inspection points, a test drive if possible, a paint thickness measurement, and detailed mandatory imaging. The result is a comprehensive condition assessment, including grading, by an experienced classic car expert.
Classic car appraisal, nationwide AND TÜV certified.
Through CT Inspections you can commission appraisals for your desired vehicle nationwide. Thanks to our expert network of over 200 classic car specialists, vehicles in every region of Germany can be inspected and evaluated for you. Our experts work independently according to our prescribed evaluation standard. After completion of the vehicle evaluation you will receive the vehicle Pre-Purchase Report by email promptly and can make an informed purchase decision.
Costs for a classic car appraisal or a Pre-Purchase Report for your dream car.
With CT Inspections classic car appraisals you have control over the costs associated with purchasing your desired classic. Thanks to our nationwide expert network we can offer the CT Inspections Pre-Purchase Report at a fixed price including travel. You will still receive a consistent, standardized and therefore comparable documentation of the vehicle condition from each of our experts.
By securing a CT Inspections classic car appraisal before purchase you avoid unpredictable follow-up costs or even a bad purchase. An investment of a few hundred euros before buying can save you several thousand euros in follow-up costs.
Tip: If you want to insure your classic or youngtimer with a specialist classic car insurance after purchase, you will usually also need condition documentation including grading and market value. This can be determined after purchase through the CT Inspections expert network based on the Pre-Purchase Report.

