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A used Porsche can be a great buy or a very expensive mistake. Repair costs on a PDK gearbox, air suspension or a tired engine can quickly exceed any discount you negotiated. Orange Auto’s pre-purchase inspection gives you an independent view of the car’s real condition before you commit. We scan the control units, check the engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and bodywork, look for signs of accident repair, and compare what we find with the service history. You can then buy with confidence, negotiate on facts, or walk away.
We review the service records against Porsche’s maintenance schedule and check that the VIN matches the documents.
All modules are scanned for stored and recently cleared faults. On many models we can also read engine over-rev records, which show how hard the car has been driven.
We check for oil and coolant leaks, listen for unusual noises on a cold start, and look for known model issues such as cooling pipe leaks or worn engine mounts.
Gearbox behaviour, clutch engagement and fault history are checked, along with the all-wheel-drive system on 4, 4S and Turbo models.
We inspect PASM dampers or air suspension, bushes, brake discs and pads (including ceramic PCCB discs where fitted) and tyre wear patterns.
We look at paint finish, colour match and panel gaps for signs of previous repairs, and check the interior, electrics and convertible roof where fitted.
After a road test, we go through our findings with you and estimate the cost of any work the car needs.
Bought the car? Start fresh with a Porsche major service or oil change. Already own one with a problem? Book a Porsche full inspection and diagnosis.
Manual-gearbox Porsches especially can suffer from missed shifts that over-rev the engine. The engine control unit stores these events on many models.
Older 996 and 997 911s and Boxsters have known engine concerns, while Cayenne V8s are known for coolant pipe leaks. We check the relevant items for your model.
Gaps in the history, especially missed PDK or spark plug services, can mean costly work soon.
A car that looks perfect can still hide repaint, fault codes or worn suspension. An inspection costs far less than a surprise repair.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?Usually a few hours, including the road test.
Can you inspect a car at a dealer or private seller?The car needs to come to our workshop so it can go on a lift. Most sellers agree to this for a serious buyer.
Will you tell me whether to buy it?We tell you what we found and what it may cost to put right. The decision is yours, but you’ll make it with the facts.
Book your Porsche pre-purchase inspection at Orange Auto in Al Quoz or Nad Al Hamar, or see all our Porsche services. Call or WhatsApp us, or ask for a free quote using the form above.