From our network of 200+ classic-car experts we assign the specialist who knows your vehicle best. They inspect it on-site against a standardized protocol of 112 or more checkpoints — and deliver the report in your language within 48 hours.
Without a public price, the math doesn't work in percentages. But every classic buyer who has been stung once knows the orders of magnitude. These are the four categories where real money is lost on classic cars:
Just one of these findings — and €399 is the cheapest money you'll spend on this purchase.
Every car looks good in photos. These are the weak spots we inspect with extra care on this exact model:
Cars of the post-war era weren't built to last 70 years. Sills, floor pans, A-pillars and strut towers are the typical trouble spots — and the costliest repairs. We inspect deliberately, including behind fresh underbody coating.
Cast-iron engines, unsynchronised or noisy gearboxes, drum brakes all round: all repairable — provided you know what's coming. We document compression, noise signature and braking behaviour.
Brittle wiring loom insulation, corroded ground connections, degraded fuse boxes. On 6-volt systems, small contact resistances cause big failures. We measure the system rather than guess it.
Matching numbers, original interior, correct paint colour (code plate in the engine bay). We cross-check title, engine and gearbox numbers and assess substance rather than cosmetics.
Every CT inspection follows the same protocol — guided by our purpose-built inspector app. Depending on body style, the expert is walked through 112 or more checkpoints and shoots 15 mandatory photos from pre-defined angles. Including detail shots, that produces 40+ images on average per report. On certain models additional checks are added automatically — e.g. the soft top on a convertible. The consequence for you: the report has the same depth every time and is comparable 1:1 with any other classic on Classic Trader.
Every checkpoint is documented. Every required photo is enforced before the report can be submitted. No shortcuts, no missing pages.
A real, anonymized condition report from an actual inspection.
A single number on the cover. You know instantly where this car stands.
We measure paint thickness on every relevant panel. Repainted accident damage that the eye misses becomes visible.
Cross-checked against the title. Matching numbers — or not. In black and white.
No filler. A reasoned recommendation: buy, negotiate, or walk away — referenced against the current market.
Engine, body, suspension, electrics, road test and more — plus model-specific groups (e.g. soft top on convertibles, hardtop). 15 mandatory photos from pre-defined angles plus additional detail shots — 40+ images on average per report, enforced by our inspector app.
Delivered after the on-site inspection.
German, English, French, Italian.
Zoomable images, sorted by priority.
Tamper-evident. A trust signal when you resell.
We don't send a generalist. Our matching algorithm picks the inspector from our network of 200+ certified classic-car specialists with the deepest hands-on experience on your exact marque and era — and the shortest travel distance to the seller.
Nearest matching expert to Osnabrück: typically under 80 km away.
Instead of flying to Osnabrück for a viewing, send us. We talk to the seller, inspect the vehicle and deliver a clear report in your language. You save the flight, the hotel, the day off — and the risk of buying under pressure on-site.
Available across DE, AT, CH, IT, FR, NL, BE. Longer-distance travel on request.
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If the seller refuses the inspection or the vehicle isn't available, you get your €399 back in full. No conditions, no processing fee.
One of 200+ classic-car specialists in our network — matched to your exact marque, era and the seller's location. Each inspector is vetted by Classic Trader and independent of the seller.
A standardized protocol across 14+ assembly groups: engine bay, engine, body, wheels & tires, trunk, interior, electrics/electronics, cooling system, brakes, underbody, transmission, steering, chassis and — where possible — a road test. The exact number depends on body style: convertibles add checks for the soft top, hardtop cars get their own block. In total, there are 112 or more checkpoints. The report includes 15 mandatory photos from pre-defined angles plus additional detail shots — 40+ images on average per inspection. Our inspector app enforces every mandatory photo.
Full refund, immediately. In 95%+ of cases serious sellers welcome an inspection.
Appointment within 5–7 working days. Report 24–48 h after the on-site inspection.
Yes. Classic-Trader doesn't broker vehicles, we don't get commission. Our inspector is paid by you, not on outcome.
Full refund. We verify the listing is still active before booking.
No. €399 flat, including travel within Germany, including report, including translation.
Overall grade, identity check (VIN, engine & gearbox numbers), body & paint incl. paint thickness measurement and damage diagram, underbody & rust, engine & drivetrain, suspension & brakes, electrics, interior, road test, history & paperwork, expert verdict with market context, unique report ID, and an extensive standardized photo gallery. Typically 25–40 pages — depending on the model, the findings and additional detail shots.
Whenever the seller and the venue provide a lift, we inspect the underbody on the lift — that's always the goal. If that's not possible (private sale in a garage, no workshop on site), we work with trolley jacks and an endoscope camera underneath. We transparently document what was checked and under what conditions.
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