Real Auto Care

The Problem We Solve

Buying A Used Car In Maryland
Is Risky.

Private sellers are not required to tell you about mechanical problems, undisclosed accidents, or flood damage. Once money changes hands — there is no warranty and no recourse. Real Auto Care exists to change that.

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Cleared Check Engine Codes

Sellers erase warning codes the night before a sale. They come back within 48 hours of driving. Our OBD scan catches everything they erased — before you hand over your money.

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Hidden Accident Damage

Fresh paint and undercoating can hide serious frame damage. Our physical inspection catches what Carfax and a test drive never will.

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Undisclosed Flood History

Flood vehicles look clean for months before electrical failures start. We know exactly what to look for — and we tell you the truth about what we find.

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Our Clients Win Either Way

Most clients use our written report to negotiate $500–$1,500 off the asking price — or walk away from a bad deal entirely. The inspection pays for itself.

What We Do

Maryland's Most Complete
Inspection Service

Every service comes with a written report, same-day turnaround, and an honest straight answer. No upsell. No pressure. Just the truth about your vehicle.

Most Popular

Pre-Purchase Inspection Package 2

The complete inspection for private car buyers on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp. Know everything before you buy.

$150 Know Everything Package

Full mechanical inspection
OBD diagnostic scan — catches cleared codes
Exterior, interior, and undercarriage check
Brake and tire assessment
Written report with photos

Best Value

Pre-Purchase Inspection Package 3

Everything in Package 2 plus a full Maryland state inspection. Vehicle is registration-ready the moment you buy it.

$200 Total Certainty Package

Everything in Package 2
Full Maryland MVA state inspection
Official pass/fail certificate issued
Follow-up call to review findings
Registration-ready on passing

Entry Level

Pre-Purchase Inspection Package 1

Engine and drivetrain focused. Best for vehicles under $5,000 where you just need to know the fundamentals work.

$99 Peace of Mind Package

Engine and transmission check
OBD diagnostic scan
Battery and charging system test
Written pass/fail summary

MVA Certified

Maryland State Inspection

Official Maryland MVA state vehicle inspection. Same-day turnaround. Pass/fail report issued immediately.

$120 Official Inspection

Full MVA inspection to state standards
Official certificate issued same day
Written deficiency list if failed
On-site repair available

Diagnostics

Diagnostics & Repair

Check engine light on? Something not feeling right? We diagnose it and fix it — all in one visit.

$120 Applied toward repair

Professional OBD diagnostic scan
Live data analysis — beyond the code
Written report with findings
Flat-rate repair quote before work begins

Business Clients

Fleet Inspection

Contracted fleet inspection for businesses with service vehicles. Volume pricing. 24-hour turnaround on every vehicle.

$90 Per vehicle · Volume rates available

MVA-certified inspection per vehicle
Written report on every vehicle
Priority same-day scheduling
Contracted rates for 3+ vehicles/week

Why Real Auto Care

Maryland's Inspection Standard
Is Built Different

We are not a chain. We are not a franchise. We are a Maryland-rooted, community-built inspection service that tells you the truth about your vehicle every single time.

MVA Certified + Mechanic — In One Visit

We inspect AND repair. When a vehicle fails inspection — we fix it right here. No second vendor, no second trip, no extra cost. That complete solution is something no single-service inspector can match.

Written Report On Every Vehicle

Every inspection produces a written report with every finding documented. No verbal-only results. You leave with something in your hand — or your inbox — that you can use to negotiate or walk away with confidence.

24-Hour Turnaround — Guaranteed

Your car or your dealership's inventory does not sit waiting for days. Every inspection is completed and documented within 24 hours of booking. No exceptions and no backlog.

Locally Owned — Prince George's County

Real Auto Care belongs to this community. When you bring your car to us — you are working with a real person who knows these roads, knows these neighborhoods, and is building this business for the people who live here.

Service Guarantee — No Risk

Any inspection disputed or flagged by the MVA will be reviewed and re-performed at no additional charge. We stand behind every inspection we sign our name to.

The Report Pays For Itself

Most of our clients use the written report to negotiate $500–$1,500 off the asking price of the vehicle. The inspection fee becomes an investment — not a cost.

Rooted In Maryland

This Business
Belongs To You.

Real Auto Care was built in Prince George's County for the people of Prince George's County. The red and gold in our logo are Maryland's colors — because this brand belongs to this state and to the community that drives these roads every single day.

No national chain will ever feel like home. We do.

Laurel Beltsville College Park Greenbelt Hyattsville DMV Area

$99

Starting price — less than what most people lose on a bad used car deal

MVA

State certified — every inspection meets Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration standards

24HR

Turnaround guaranteed — your car and your time matter