DON'T BUY
A LEMON.
Your personal car buying toolkit. Run up to 3 inspection reports, uncover hidden repair risks, decode engine codes, get a personalized DIY in-person checklist, and a negotiation script tailored to that exact car.
The average used car buyer overpays thousands on hidden issues.
Total clarity.
Enter the basics
VIN, mileage, asking price. We decode the vehicle and pull known issues for that exact make, model, and mileage range. Takes 2 minutes.
Walk the checklist
25-point guided inspection at the lot. Tap each item as you go. Plain English instructions — no car knowledge required.
Get your verdict
Buy, negotiate, or walk. Repair costs, fair value, and a word-for-word negotiation script all in one report.
to buy with confidence.
Engine Code Breakdown
Codes like "P0420" translated into plain English — what it means, how serious it is, and what it'll cost to fix.
Tap-as-You-Go Checklist
Walk the car and check off each item. Every point tells you exactly what to look for and where.
Known Problem Areas
Every model has weak spots. We flag the common issues for your specific make, model, and mileage.
Real Repair Costs
Actual cost estimates for issues found so you know exactly what you're walking into before signing.
Fair Price Analysis
We tell you what the car is actually worth. Know instantly if the asking price is fair, low, or inflated.
Negotiation Script
Word-for-word talking points. Your opening offer, your leverage, and your walk-away number — laid out clearly.
aren't car people.
No warranty, no protection — know exactly what you're getting into before you hand over cash.
Scroll listings all week, then show up with a real edge — repair costs, fair value, and a negotiation script.
Don't walk in blind — walk in with a word-for-word negotiation script and a clear buy or walk-away verdict.
We translate technical stuff into dollars. You don't need to know what P0420 means — we'll tell you what it costs.
Buying a used car is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make — and most buyers do it completely blind. Most don't know which repairs are about to hit at 90k–120k miles, or what that engine code on the dash actually means. We built LemonScanner to surface those risks before you negotiate. Enter a VIN, get a real report — not a guess. No dealership affiliation. No upsells. No subscription. Just clarity.
No surprises.
- ✓ Run reports on up to 3 cars — compare before you commit
- ✓ Engine code breakdown in plain English
- ✓ Known issues for that exact make, model & mileage
- ✓ Real repair cost estimates
- ✓ Fair market value analysis
- ✓ Word-for-word negotiation script
- ✓ Personalized DIY in-person checklist
- ✓ Works on your phone, anywhere