
Lemonscope: Used Car Check
Test drive inspection & VIN
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Buying a used car? Turn the test drive into evidence.
Lemonscope uses your iPhone's motion sensors during a normal test drive, adds a guided walk-around checklist and free U.S. government vehicle data, and gives you a clear verdict with talking points you can use to negotiate.
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING BEFORE YOU PAY
FREE VIN CHECK
- Scan the VIN barcode or type it in.
- Decoded by NHTSA: year, make, model, trim, engine and transmission.
- Recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model year, from NHTSA.
HANDS-FREE TEST-DRIVE MEASUREMENTS
Mount the phone, or let a passenger hold it, and drive a normal route. Lemonscope detects each test automatically and tells you by voice when it's captured:
- Idle vibration: engine shake and idle speed while parked.
- Suspension: how quickly the car stops bouncing after a bump (worn shocks keep bouncing).
- Brakes: firmest stop, pull to one side, and pulsation.
- Straight-line tracking: steering wander on straight roads.
- Acceleration and shifts: harsh shifts or slipping.
- Cabin noise (optional, microphone level only, no audio recorded).
GUIDED WALK-AROUND
Exterior, tires (penny test, DOT date code), under the hood, interior, electronics, and title and paperwork red flags, with plain-English tips and optional photos.
A REPORT YOU CAN PUT ON THE TABLE
- Verdict: Looks good, Ask questions, or Walk-away signals.
- 3 to 6 negotiation talking points with typical U.S. repair-cost ranges.
- A suggested offer range from the asking price.
- Share it as a PDF.
DRIVE SAFELY
Set up while parked. While the car is moving there is nothing to tap, and voice cues keep your eyes on the road. Lemonscope never asks you to speed or make unusual maneuvers.
INSPECTOR PRO: $9.99, ONE TIME
Your first full report is free. Inspector Pro unlocks unlimited reports, PDF export, the photo checklist and side-by-side comparison of several cars. VIN decoding, recalls and complaints stay free. It's a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account and no tracking. Sensor data, routes, photos and reports stay on your iPhone.
IMPORTANT: Lemonscope is an indicative screening based on phone sensors, your checklist answers and public NHTSA data. It is not a professional mechanical inspection and can miss problems. Consider an independent pre-purchase inspection before you buy. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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What's New in Lemonscope
1.0.0
October 2, 2026
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
Inspector Pro
Unlimited reports, PDF export, photos, compare





