Lemon Squad Reviews 2,302

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Review summary

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Evaluating 2,133 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the thoroughness of the inspections, often highlighting the detailed reports and numerous photos provided, which help in making informed purchasing decisions for vehicles, especially when buying remotely. Reviewers frequently mention that the service saved them from buying cars with significant undisclosed issues, and they value the quick scheduling of appointments. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues like long wait times for reports and a lack of in-depth mechanical analysis, with some inspectors missing crucial problems such as fluid leaks or suspension issues. There are also occasional complaints about fuzzy photos and a lack of clear communication from the company or inspectors.

What people talk about most

Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product inspections. Some reviewers found the reports detailed and... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of service, with some customers praising the quick scheduling, thorough... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about quality. Many customers praise the detailed and thorough reports,... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous. Many reviewers praise the thoroughness and knowledge of inspectors,... See more

Response time

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with response times. While some reviewers praise quick... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I requested an inspection at a small town dealership. The inspection was completed & I was happy with the inspectors work. The only item that was a potential problem was the time it took to get an ins... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They are good and relatively quick to schedule appointments to check vehicles for sale that are out of town and inconvenient for me. The report is fairly comprehensive and they take lots of pictures... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

At first, we loved their service. They inspected the car on the day promised and provided us with a very thorough written record with photos. However, we quickly found out that they had mi... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The process was quick and smooth, but the inspector missed a lot of things that should have been caught. The tires were rated as "No issues", but there was a divot in the sidewall of one of the rear... See more


Company details

  1. Vehicle Inspection
  2. MOT Centre

Written by the company

Lemon Squad is the leader in Nationwide Pre-Purchase Used Car Inspections. We inspect every car in every state across the USA--even Alaska and Hawaii. We're here to make sure you don't spend your hard earned money on a lemon! Just place an order for a vehicle inspection through the site or by phone. Our expert inspector will contact your seller to verify the availability of the vehicle and set up an appointment to inspect your automobile. The inspector will go directly to the vehicle to perform the inspection. The inspector will upload the report to us, and after an intricate error checking and reviewal process, you'll receive notification when your report is ready to login and view. You'll be notified the instant the report is ready to login and view.


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved me a trip to see the car

It took a little longer than i liked but i understand to do a thorough job it takes some time. I was pleased at finding out the state of the car and it saved me a trip out to see it myself. The dealership didnt include photos of the interior and it was clear why from the work you guys did.

9 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very grateful for the services that…

I’m very grateful for the services that you guys provide!!! I’m a repeat customer and on my last inquiry of a vehicle I found online was absolutely beautiful to my eye but you guys definitely help me to dodge a Lemon!!!! Much appreciated and I will definitely use your services again in the future!!!

2 April 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wide ranging but shallow depth

The report showed a lot of items but for critical details it didn't get to any useful depth. For example, the inspector said "scan tool... found several codes across multiple systems," but they didn't say how many codes, which systems, and WHAT those codes were or represented. I had to dig through pictures and only found one blurry photo of some of the codes.

9 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not so good

Not so good! This company seems to be hit or miss. I have used them on 2 RV's inspections in the recent weeks. First one was excellent, the technician worked 6 hours on it and noticed all the details. The second one took days to organise, than the technician did not show up, showed a very flakey communication. When he finally showed up four days later from booking, he was done in one and half hour!! The vehicle owners told me he was in a rush and I have problems to believe that this was a thorough inspection.

18 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The initial inspection was rescheduled…

The initial inspection was rescheduled due to the inspector had to cancel then it took over a week to reschedule and then when the inspection was done there was no video of the vehicle which I have received in the past from other inspections.

2 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inspection job

Report was comprehensive and there were a ton of photos as well. The inspector did a great job in checking the car I had scheduled and felt like I got my money’s worth on the entailed job. Thanks.

9 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The service was mediocre at best

The service was mediocre at best.
The pictures were hard to make out, the descriptions were vague. They had comments about other places that were flawed but had no pictures to show what they were talking about. They didn't look for any leaks around the engine or below the car. I would have to say they did the service the day I called. Although, it took them 3 1/2 days to send me the report. I could've easily lost the opportunity to purchase the car in that amount of time.
I paying $219 for the service. After it was done, they replied back that they could do more but it would an additional charge. I would not recommend this company to anyone.

8 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exotic Inspection

The inspector did a thorough job and took excellent photographs. He addressed all of the mechanical, cosmetic and electrical issues.

8 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Repeated rescheduling

Services themselves up to expectations but several inspections got repeatedly rescheduled, and ended up taking up to a week til completion.

8 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the details the mechanic went…

I loved the details the mechanic went into, from the video of the engine to the quality comments on the vehicle itself. I "Highly" recommend using the Lemon Squad, because it saved me literally thousands of dollars and a big headache on purchasing a used vehicle. THANK YOU, THANK YOU LEMON SQUAD!!!

8 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged me two different fees for the…

Charged me two different fees for the same car. I used your company to inspect a bmw 760, was charged the standard price, next week I order an inspection of an identical model, and am told that it would be an enhanced charge because it was an exotic car. I asked to speak to a supervisor, none of which were available, and was told I would be called by a supervisor, who never called. This is sad because I was about to recommend your service to anyone buying a used car, but I can't recommend this to anyone if they are going to go through the same service. Ultimately, your company doesn't appear to care about improving the service and the client experience.

8 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT HIRE THIS CLOWN SHOW TO INSPECT…

DO NOT HIRE THIS CLOWN SHOW TO INSPECT ANYTHING! I thought I was hiring a mechanic to inspect the vehicle, I was very wrong! Their employee showed up to the vehicle at a random time with no communication or ETA, there is no communication between inspector and customer, that's because it's a BS inspection. He took pictures of the vehicle and recorded the music playing inside. Stated that the paint was dusty lol. Nothing was done to inspect mechanical operations. COMPUTER
DIAGNOSIS/OBD2
"An attempt to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes with two different scanners was unsuccessful due to
software compatibility limitations. Further diagnosis Is needed". A computer diagnosis was the whole reason for the inspection and that was not done. The company refused to refund my money for their BS inspection with a BS explanation.

7 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was not a small dent

It was not a small dent. It was a moderate dent. Dome lights do not work. Tires needed rotation and balancing. I am not a mechanic and I saw these things. The inspector disappointed 😞.

7 April 2026

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