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Auto Exam Protect yourself against the high cost of auto repair with a Vehicle Service Contract from Auto Exam. Auto Exam, Inc. was created in 1992 as a pre-purchase vehicle inspection company in Houston, TX. Our original goal was to protect consumers from purchasing a bad used automobile. Auto Exam teamed up with credit unions to offer the pre-purchase car inspection service to their members.

Over the years Auto Exam has added more products to protect their credit union clients and members. Auto Exam has become a full service marketing company providing automotive products to credit unions nationwide.
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Since 1992, Auto Exam's goal has been to protect the consumer from buying someone else's problems. We will give you a written unbiased report identifying any problems that we find at the time of the pre-purchase vehicle inspection. Today many people are mistaken in thinking that a certified vehicle or a history report is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
PROTECT YOUR BUDGET: The cost of automobile repairs have soared over the past few years. The technology in modern vehicles is expensive. Labor rates have also been on a steady climb as well. Unexpected auto repairs can break your budget and your savings. Many repairs cost thousands of dollars. Most people do not have those funds laying around for an unexpected repair.
1 Prevent Further Damage: You must take all reasonable means to protect your vehicle from further damage. Example: Warning lights illuminated in the dashboard indicate that you should pull over and stop operating your vehicle immediately. If your vehicle is disabled or if it is unsafe to drive, please call for towing assistance.
We now offer coverage on Powersports, including the following types: On-road Motorcycles, Scooter, ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, and Jetboats. For more information, contact us today! Program details may differ by state. Other exclusions apply, see contract for further details. Powersport Service Contracts are provided and administered by Vision Warranty Corporation.
Reviews (26)
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Steve Greer
Mar 13, 2022
Very satisfied with the service. Being able to get an appointment that same day was convenient. Knowing all the things that were wrong with the used vehicle before we purchased helped in the decision process. Will definitely use them again.
Yvette Herrera
Dec 09, 2020
I want to say that Joe and Carla were bother efficent and extremely helpful. The service was easy to schedule report easy to read and all the information I received was vital to easing my mind. Thank you and I would recommend to EVERYONE thinking of buying a used car.
Ash V.
Apr 19, 2020
If you are looking to save yourself time and money, get an Auto Exam pre-purchase inspection. Great, friendly customer service. My car was inspected only to find frame damage that hadn't been reported by the car dealership OR CarFax. The car was not worth the asking price the dealership was going to charge me. When I found a new (damage free) vehicle Auto Exam inspected it and checked out great! I bought a warranty through Vision Warranty (their sister company) and it ended up saving me over $2,000 on repairs! I'm thankful I had my warranty. Thanks Auto Exam!
Kyle Hibbard
Feb 28, 2020
I found a truck in the Houston area but was cautious to book the flight and take a chance. I called auto exam and they promptly went out and gave me a very detailed write up and phone call. I appreciated the unbiased set of eyes being on the truck and getting an honest opinion of the quality of the vehicle.
Thomas C.
Nov 24, 2019
Very pleased with the service I received. They were able to work me in with just a few hours notice. The examination was thorough and the technician spent a lot of time with me reviewing the findings. Very professional service and experience with an easy to use report.
Patricia Wilkerson
Nov 05, 2019
Approximately 45 minutes before my appointment, the dealership called to say the car I wanted had been sold. I called Auto Exam, knowing that the mobile technician was en route, and I also knew that my charge was non refundable if I didn't give an hours notice. To my surprise the associate told me they were going to refund all but $49 of the charge. Everyone I spoke to at Auto Exam was kind, genuine, and professional.
Stanley C.
Mar 27, 2019
Great service! Professional, and quick. Will use Auto Exam for all future used car purchase.
Ennis Carol
Dec 15, 2018
Auto Exam saved me from making a $23,000 mistake. Living out of state and not being able to travel, these guys did a thorough inspection and found things that immediately changed my mind, that was never shared with me from dealership. It is worth spending the money for the inspection.
Cuba Cubano Goldenboy
Nov 07, 2018
Did a decent inspection for almost $200 on a used car I bought and I am glad mobile 3rd party vehicle inspection exist. Gave an estimate of cars value and what things were found needing repair. HOWEVER they did not catch that my vehicle was in need of a tune up and had poor gas mileage. Cost me about $650 which I probably would have passed on the car if I had known about that. I do not plan to use them again for car inspection.
R. S.
Dec 13, 2017
Erik with auto exam was awesome, I got star-stuck with the aesthetics of a truck. Good thing I got the truck inspected or I would have been financially committed to a dressed up piece of junk. I was told by the salesman it was a clean vehicle yeah, sure guess clean doesn't mean clean running. The 3 month warranty would not have covered unseen corrosion.

Sure I spent the $169 that was less than 2% of the total amount I would have been responsible to pay. Depending on the down payment? 10.0% don't know about you I work too hard to be throwing my money away. I also got some good advice from Erik, next time I'm going to look a lot closer and do more research. The inspection is a no- brainer for me.
Mark B.
Jun 15, 2017
I had a great experience with Scott at Auto Exam. He was thorough and uncovered many hidden little items that a buyer typically wouldn't know to look for including inconsistencies in Carfax etc. I would certainly use Auto Exam in the future if and when purchasing a vehicle in the Houston area. Much appreciated Scott.
Scott Scott
Jun 01, 2017
Best money spent! I called and set an appointment for an "in shop" exam. They offer Mobile service too but by bringing the vehicle it allowed me to drive the potential vehicle longer than a test drive. I dealt with Scott which was easy for me to remember. Scott is very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. I don't know much about cars but he sure does!

My vehicle had some unknown issues but not major repairs needed. Paintwork was found on a fender and door(not reported), a missing shield on the undercarriage and dryrotted suspension bushings. Scott suggested using this report as leverage to reduce the price, it worked! Thanks Auto Exam. I will looking for my son a vehicle this summer and you will be my 1st call. OUTSTANDING JOB!
Bd H.
Apr 06, 2017
Recommend initial car inspection by Auto Exam. Easy and affordable process. Do NOT buy the Vision Warranty. It's not worth it in the long run, particularly when you are attempting to renew it.
Gary T.
Nov 28, 2016
I purchased a extended warranty for my SUV through my credit union who recommended this company. I was told on covered parts that needed replacing a rental would be available if service center had to keep the SUV. I have just used the policy and the dealership has to keep my SUV for a couple of days and now I'm being told that I have to rent a car myself then turn in paperwork to be reimbursed which may take a week or two to get. I'm very unhappy because if I would have know this I would have purchased a warranty through a dealership.

I have a ford f-150 and purchased an extended warranty through ford and I needed some work done they provided a rental right on the spot. I was told one thing and when I tried to use this warranty something else happened. Please be aware before you by.
Gerry M.
Jun 03, 2016
Before purchasing our Tahoe last year we had AUTO EXAM inspect the vehicle. They did an excellent and thorough inspection and provided a list of information. Because of this inspection we felt very comfortable investing in this vehicle. I compare it to hiring someone to inspect a potential home before you make the investment! We now are selling a different vehicle and had Scott go through again and do a thorough inspection.

He provided a detailed list of items pertaining to the car, a car fax document and pictures of the different parts of the car. I would definitely recommend AUTO EXAM to family members and friends. If you want to feel a comfort level before purchasing a car, you need to spend a little money for "peace of mind". We would definitely use them again!
Mike M.
Sep 21, 2015
Excellent service on a PPI and very clear communication. While I live in Austin, I found the specific truck that I was looking for in Houston. I needed a thorough inspection done by someone who would really inspect it. Auto Exam gave me very complete information, supplemented with a couple of phone conversations. I would use them again.
Scott C.
May 28, 2015
The folks at Auto Exam are awesome. This is the 3rd time I've used them for the second used car I've purchased. In every case, they turned up something that we didn't know about. In two cases, it assisted in negotiations and in one case, the car had been so damaged in an accident (undisclosed by Car Fax) that we walked away (actually ran away) from the vehicle.

The folks at Auto Exam are great to deal with, friendly, efficient and very thorough. I can't recommend them enough for your used car buying needs. They kept me from buying a damaged car for my daughter and may have kept her safe. I am a customer for life!
Earl Y.
Feb 02, 2015
I had a bad experience with their Service Contract "Money back guarantee". I will never use them again.
Kelley D.
Sep 08, 2014
My husband and I found a car for sale in Houston and contacted Auto Exam before making the drive from Austin to check out the car. I called Auto Exam after hours and Scott Matejka returned my call first thing the following morning. Unfortunately, they were not going to be open on the Saturday that we were going to drive to look at the car, but Scott asked that I send over the link to the car.

He called me back immediately and noted several red flags regarding the car and dealership. He then proceeded to send me various links of other cars for sale that were similar to the one we found. We ended up buying from an Austin dealership, but in the end, I cannot thank Scott enough for saving us a tank or two in gas, let along possible disappointment. with the car. Scott went above and beyond for us, even though he knew we would more than likely not become his potential customers. I highly recommend giving Scott and Auto Exam a try; we're so grateful we called. Kelley D.
Timothy H.
Mar 26, 2014
This place sucks I would not recommend bringing a vehicle over here! I brought my vehicle to get it inspected and they had it for 2 days and have not told me anything about it also they charge me 40 per day for storage. Then when I bought this vehicle because autos and told me that it was a good vehicle! Well it wasn't it turned out to have a few oil leaks and a few other problems a few weeks later
Tann Man
Jan 22, 2014
I have used these guys for years---5 vehicles later I'm just writing a review : I was get my vehicles inspected by these guys before I purchase. They have always given prompt service and the diagnosis on my vehicles have been perfect. Ex. I purchased a used Suburban; they told me the a/c was not cooling as well as it should but it should be fine for sometime. 4 years later I had to replace the condenser. It was great to know ahead of time for the same of negotiations & for the sake of knowing you've purchased a good vehicle.
Mohan S.
Jan 03, 2014
Terrible customer service. I was denied service as I reached at 4.10 for a 4.00 clock appointment. Mechanic at the counter told me that it takes him around 45 minutes to do the inspection and he won't be able to do it as they close at 5.00. When I complained to the owner he just offered apologies but did not do anything to fix the issue and said they wont be able to inspect the car which I was planning to buy that day. It seems they are not really interested in your business and so care less about customer satisfaction.
Ian F.
Aug 08, 2013
Auto Exam was very helpful in my used car buying process. They saved me from buying a used car from AutoNation Ford that showed signs of significant engine work (which didn't show up in the CarFax). The dealership tried to convince me that I didn't need an independent inspection since the car was CPO and had low mileage. I was glad I got an inspection! The guys at AutoExam were friendly and very knowledgeable. I priced out a couple of different inspection shops, and Auto Exam seems to be reasonably priced.
Nikki D. P. & G. Chronicles
Jan 28, 2012
This company is top notch! First of all, the staff was very pleasant! Scott, one of the ASE Certified Technicians, was very nice and thorough in his explanation of how they operate. I had peace of mind knowing that I had an independent source to check out the vehicle before purchase. I highly recommend Auto Exam to anyone and everyone that will be getting a used car. I will definitely go back!
Erik W.
Jul 28, 2011
Scott is a stud. No, seriously. I was looking at a car at Texas Auto Online (see review, boo), and I decided to bring it over there for an inspection. He found out that the car had been in an accident (clean CarFax and AutoCheck) and that it had a "severe oil leak." I DEFINITELY recommend bringing the car that you are looking to buy there to be checked out. A buddy of mine in the automotive industry told me that only 20% of car accidents are actually reported to CarFax and AutoCheck. The rest somehow scoot by. Crazy!
Critique S.
Jan 04, 2011
I paid for close to a $2,000 policy and they initially covered my first claim. I thought it was a great service until I had a second claim for my vehicle warrantee. The customer service employees were rude and disrespectul to me when I tried to contact them regarding the denial of the claim. I still have to deal with them until my warrantee expires in about 2.8 years. I hope my vehicle does not malfunction as to avoid their awful service. They have received 11 negative comments from the Houston BBB. I was the 12th. This is very telling.