Auto Detectives provides auto and rv third party appraisals and inspections for consumers , used car and rv buyers and sellers , and protects them from getting RIPPED OFF! These inspections include pre-purchase for used car and rv buyers, 2nd opinion on extended warranty claims denials , sellers evaluations , pre-policy , and cash value or total loss appraisals to fight back against insurance companies. The Auto Detectives also offer expert mechanical witness services to the legal proffession including product liability and negligence. And due to popular demand they now offer and endorse an extended warranty policy and program for automobiles, rv's, and travel trailers. They are located in San Francisco, CA. Covered California Cities include: Alameda, Albany, American Canyon, Antioch, Atherton, Belmont, Belvedere, Benicia, Berkeley, Brentwood, Brisbane, Burlingame, Calistoga, Campbell, Clayton, Cloverdale, Colma, Concord, CorteMadera, Cotati, Cupertino, Daly City, Danville, Dixon, Dublin, East PaloAlto, El Cerrito, Emeryvill, Fairfax, Fairfield, Foster, City, Fremont, Gilroy, Half Moon Bay, Hayward, Healdsburg, Hercules, Hillsborough, Lafayette, Larkspur, Livermore, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Martinez, Menlo Park, Mill Valley, Millbrae, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Moraga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Napa, Newark, Novato, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Piedmont, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Richmond, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, Ross, St. Helena, San Anselmo, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Ramon, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sebastopol, Sonoma, South San Francisco, Suisun City, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, Union City, Vacaville, Vallejo, Walnut Creek, Windsor, Woodside, Yountville, Most of Northern California. Franchise opportunities and licensing agreements are available.

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About Us

The **Auto Detectives** were founded in 1995 by Mark J.Allen.(Mark's bio-click here) They are an Automobile and R/V **inspection company**, and were created to protect used car buyers in the United States. They are a mobile service and will send one of their **A.S.E. Certified Master Inspectors** out to a remote location to perform a 201-point inspection. Their inspection includes checking inside to make sure all the equipment is operational. They make a determination if the mileage is correct and matches the condition of the vehicle during their **odometer rollback** check. The vehicle is then checked for evidence of **flood damage**. They check the exterior for evidence of **collision damage repairs** or **prior repaint**.
They check the undercarriage for rust, frame damage or external fluid leaks. All the mechanical components are checked and the vehicle is taken for an extensive test        drive. They will perform the inspection at any *remote location*, making this a very **convenient** and **affordable** service available by appointment 7 days a week starting at $149.95 - $189.95 (classic & luxury cars slightly higher).
     The pre-purchase buyers inspection can also be used as a **Sellers** or **Pre-Certification Inspection**. For the same price this inspection includes digital photographs and a digital written report that can be posted to any website. We back all our inspections with a **written report**. This report is available to our customers by phone, fax, email, snail mail, or soon on our website.
The **Auto Detectives** also offer other services such as diminished value / fair market appraisals, 2nd opinion extended warranty inspections, legal expert witness services, pre-policy extended warranty inspections, and lease return inspections.

            **Mission Statement**
We are dedicated to offering independent, unbiased, automotive information the consumer can **trust**. We will strive to maintain our **honesty** and **integrity** in all our business associations and always use cutting edge technology to distance ourselves from our competitors. The **Auto Detectives®** stand for consumer protection and advocate full disclosure in all automotive industry transactions. As we are not involved in automobile sales or service, we can truly provide affordable **peace** of mind with no hidden agendas. We will uphold the public trust as our most valuable asset.
*"Information You Can Trust"* Since 1995

Letter From The Founder - Mark Allen

Covered California Cities Include: Alameda, Albany, American Canyon, Antioch, Atherton, Belmont, Belvedere, Benicia, Berkeley, Brentwood, Brisbane, Burlingame, Calistoga, Campbell, Clayton, Cloverdale, Colma, Concord, CorteMadera, Cotati, Cupertino, Daly City, Danville, Dixon, Dublin, East PaloAlto, El Cerrito, Emeryvill, Fairfax, Fairfield, Foster, City, Fremont, Gilroy, Half Moon Bay, Hayward, Healdsburg, Hercules, Hillsborough, Lafayette, Larkspur, Livermore, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Martinez, Menlo Park, Mill Valley, Millbrae, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Moraga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Napa, Newark, Novato, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Piedmont, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Richmond, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, Ross, St. Helena, San Anselmo, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Ramon, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sebastopol, Sonoma, South San Francisco, Suisun City, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, Union City, Vacaville, Vallejo, Walnut Creek, Windsor, Woodside, Yountville. Most of Northern California.