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A full CarGuard AI report — bodywork, engine, history, mileage and market value — built from a buyer's photos and checks.
This is a fictional example for illustration. Your report is generated from your own car's photos and checks.
1. Vehicle information
2018 Peugeot 308
- Mileage
- 142 000 km
- Asking price
- 11 900 €
- Seller
- private
- VIN
- VF3LBBHZ0HS123456
- Country
- FR
2. Inspection summary & scores
8 photos analyzed · All 8 photos usable
AI confidence: 84%
The body of this 308 is clean and consistent, but the engine recording is a serious concern: a high-pitched whistle that rises with the revs, blue smoke thickening under acceleration, and a hesitant pull all point to a failing turbocharger. This is a costly repair (often €900–1,800 fitted). Treat the asking price as a starting point and have the turbo and intake checked by a mechanic before any purchase.
3. Negotiation arguments
Fair reduction to argue for
850 € – 1 000 €
Suggested target price
10 900 € – 11 050 €
Asking price: 11 900 €
We found 8 concrete, evidence-based reasons to negotiate — together worth 850 €–1 000 € off the asking price.
Mechanical point needing attention — Exhaust & rev-up
The "Exhaust & rev-up" check raised a concern — budget for diagnosis/repair and negotiate accordingly.
Mechanical point needing attention — Engine oil
The "Engine oil" check raised a concern — budget for diagnosis/repair and negotiate accordingly.
Abnormal engine sound
An abnormal sound (turbo whistle abnormal) was detected — a strong lever pending a mechanic's confirmation.
Higher-than-average mileage
At ~17,750 km/year, mileage is above average, which accelerates wear and lowers value.
Priced above market value
Your asking price is about 1 400 € above our fair-value estimate for this age and mileage.
Incomplete service history
Key documents (full service history) are missing — incomplete records justify a lower price.
Wear & consumables provision
Tyres, brakes and other consumables wear with age and mileage — provision for the next replacements.
Upcoming routine service
Build in the cost of the next routine service so it isn't a surprise after purchase.
More points from the inspection
- Suspected turbo failure — quote €900–1,800 fitted and deduct it from the price.
- Oil consumption suggests further wear — factor in a margin.
- Asking price is above market for the real condition — anchor low.
Ready-to-send message
“Thanks for the details. Based on a full CarGuard AI inspection, I'd like to offer 10 900 €. Mainly because of: mechanical point needing attention — exhaust & rev-up; mechanical point needing attention — engine oil; abnormal engine sound. I'm a serious buyer and ready to move quickly at a fair price.”
Estimated reductions are indicative ranges to support your negotiation, not formal repair quotes. Use the inspection findings as your evidence.
4. Positive points
- Bodywork clean and consistent, no repaint detected.
- No accident indicators on the panels.
- Interior wear consistent with the mileage.
5. Points to verify
- Turbo whistle rising with engine speed.
- Blue smoke that thickens under acceleration (oil burning).
- Noticeable power lag / hesitation when revving.
- Asking price above the fair range for the condition.
6. Photo-by-photo analysis
- Bumper, grille and badges aligned and consistent.
- Tailgate gaps even on both sides.
- Door gaps consistent; uniform paint reflection.
- No tone mismatch along the body line.
- Panel gaps consistent around the front-left corner.
- Fender and door alignment normal.
- Bumper-to-quarter gap even.
- Reflector seated correctly; no overspray.
7. Questions to ask the seller
- Has the turbo or its actuator ever been replaced?
- Does the car burn oil — how often do you top it up?
- Do you have the recent oil-service invoices (turbo-critical)?
- Has it ever gone into limp mode?
9. Recommended next steps
- Have a mechanic test boost pressure and inspect the turbo/intake for oil.
- Check the intercooler and hoses for oil pooling.
- Re-test after a proper warm-up and a motorway pull.
Engine Start Audio Analysis
File: engine-start.m4a
An abnormal, rising turbo whistle is audible as the revs climb, with a brief hesitation before the engine picks up. Combined with blue smoke this is compatible with turbo wear (seals/bearing). A bench/road boost test is recommended.
Detected sounds
An abnormal, rising turbo whistle is audible as the revs climb, with a brief hesitation before the engine picks up. Combined with blue smoke this is compatible with turbo wear (seals/bearing). A bench/road boost test is recommended.
Suspicious sounds may suggest a mechanical issue. A professional mechanic inspection is recommended before purchase.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the turbo or its actuator ever been replaced?
- Does the car burn oil — how often do you top it up?
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
11. Engine & Mechanical Check
Mechanical checks flag the forced-induction system: blue smoke that increases under load and an abnormal whistle. The rest (fluids, leaks, dashboard) is acceptable.
Starts without excessive cranking; a faint whistle is already audible.
Blue smoke and a rising whistle under rev strongly suggest turbo wear.
Idle is fairly steady; faint whistle present.
Level low — consistent with oil consumption.
Several findings may suggest a mechanical issue. A professional mechanic inspection is recommended before purchase.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the turbo or its actuator ever been replaced?
- Does the car burn oil — how often do you top it up?
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
12. Vehicle History (recalls & complaints)
Source: NHTSA · 2018 Peugeot 308
This generation has known reports around the turbo and EGR on high-mileage diesels.
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
14. Mileage consistency
Heuristic estimate based on age and recorded readings. Confirm with service history and a professional check.
17. Market value (estimate)
Asking price
11 900 €
Estimated fair range
8 200 € – 10 500 €
Heuristic estimate from the asking price adjusted for age and mileage — not an official valuation. Use it as a negotiation guide.
18. Supporting documents
2/5 provided · 1/2 key documents
- Registration / title (V5C, carte grise, US title)key
- Maintenance records / service bookkey
- Technical inspection (MOT / CT / state inspection)
- Vehicle history report (Carfax, Histovec…)
- Purchase invoice / bill of sale
Documents are recorded as provided to strengthen confidence; their content is the buyer's responsibility and should be verified with the seller and authorities.
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