AI Pre‑Purchase Inspection (PPI)
Decide with confidence before you buy. Plug into OBD2, our AI analyzes live data and fault history, and you get an instant shareable PDF report:
VAT included
Perfect for serious car shopping
Best for dealerships & traders
Some body/structural faults require physical inspection.
How the inspection works
Each PPI is a guided 8-step process that runs from your phone with a Bluetooth adapter plugged into the car. Total time: roughly 5 minutes for the guided drive, plus AI analysis.
- 01
Preparation
Connect the adapter to the car and confirm you're ready. The app auto-detects fuel type and OBD2 communication protocol so the analysis can adapt for diesel versus petrol.
- 02
Initial code scan
Reads any existing trouble codes as a baseline. Stored codes can reveal hidden problems the seller might not mention.
- 03
Idle phase (90 seconds)
With the engine idling, SKANYX measures engine stability, fuel-system health, battery voltage and cooling at rest.
- 04
Cruise phase (60 seconds)
Drive at a steady speed of around 50 km/h (30 mph). The app monitors how the engine performs under normal driving load, including fuel trim and catalyst efficiency.
- 05
Acceleration phase (45 seconds)
Accelerate firmly when prompted. The app checks how the engine responds under stress, looking for hesitation, misfires or unusual readings.
- 06
Final code scan
Reads codes again after the test drive. New codes that appear only under load can reveal serious hidden issues.
- 07
Fraud detection
Checks for signs of tampering: recently cleared codes (a common trick to hide problems), incomplete readiness monitors and sensor manipulation.
- 08
AI analysis and shareable report
All collected data is analysed by multiple AI specialists to generate a 0-100 score with a Buy, Negotiate, Caution or Walk Away verdict, a branded PDF report and AI-generated negotiation scripts.
For diesel engines, the AI analysis automatically adapts. Instead of gasoline fuel-trim metrics, it measures airflow, turbo pressure and intercooler efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
What does the inspection actually do?▾
It runs a guided 8-step diagnostic that captures real engine telemetry across idle, cruise and acceleration, scans for fault codes before and after the drive, checks for fraud indicators and runs a multi-specialist AI analysis. The output is an overall 0-100 score with a Buy, Negotiate, Caution or Walk Away verdict, prioritised findings, regional repair-cost estimates and a branded PDF report you can share with the seller or your mechanic.
How long does it take?▾
Roughly 5 minutes for the guided test drive (90 seconds idle, 60 seconds cruise, 45 seconds acceleration, plus the code scans), then a short AI-analysis step that produces the final report.
Which vehicles does the PPI work on?▾
Most petrol and diesel vehicles that follow the OBD2 standard: US 1996 onwards, EU 2001 onwards petrol, EU 2004 onwards diesel. The PPI auto-detects diesel engines and adapts the analysis automatically. EV and plug-in hybrid support is on the roadmap and is not currently a verified capability.
What if the inspection fails mid-drive?▾
Your PPI credit is automatically refunded. You don't lose the credit if something goes wrong with the adapter, the connection or the drive itself.
What's in the PDF report?▾
Overall 0-100 score with the verdict (Buy, Negotiate, Caution or Walk Away), detailed findings organised by category and severity, regional repair-cost estimates with a min/max range, AI-generated negotiation talking points and a safety assessment. Designed to share with the seller, your mechanic or your bank.
Do I need a special adapter?▾
No. The PPI works with any ELM327-based Bluetooth OBD2 adapter, BLE on iOS and Classic Bluetooth on Android. No proprietary dongle, no hardware lock-in.
How is this different from a mechanic's PPI?▾
A mechanic's PPI is hands-on and visual: fluids, frame, brakes, the underside. The SKANYX PPI is the engine-and-emissions diagnostic layer: real telemetry under idle, cruise and acceleration, fraud indicators and an objective 0-100 score. Many buyers run both. This one costs a fraction of the mechanic visit and produces a shareable document.