Drewmotive

Drew will thoroughly guide you through the process of diagnosing pros & cons of a vehicle. With me being 800+ miles from the car, his expertise gave me a clear understanding of what the car is like…much appreciated. Saved me lots of $ & time. 10/10 highly recommend

Drew was a lifesaver for us, purchasing a vintage VW bus from out of state was a risky step. We could not have completed this important due diligence process without Drew. His knowledge and attention to detail was outstanding. He was also communicative and very kind. Our dealer sure gave him the run around with setting appointments, and then not meeting him multiple times. Drew was steadfast, and professional. We highly recommend using Drew's services. Carie and Eric Powell

i have been looking for a few years for a reputable mechanic in the Dallas area to whom I would feel comfortable entrusting my precious DeLorean. A colleague recommended Drew. How fortunate I was to receive that recommendation. The rave reviews-- highlighting Drew's knowledge, professionalism, honesty and integrity--make him seem too good to be true, but they are quite accurate and, if anything, understated. Drewmotive exceeded my (high) expectations in every respect - job was completed below anticipated cost and ahead of schedule. I have no hesitation recommending Drew, and fail to see how he could have less than a 5 star rating.

Drew inspected a great looking car. Had all the right specs. But it was not as expected. Drew saved me from an out of town disaster. When Drew said he would not buy it that was enough. Very detailed. He knows high performance cars. Thank you

Had a prepurchase inspection done on a less common JDM car, and he knocked it out of the park. It was unfortunately not in the condition that I was looking for, but the inspection was so thorough, and comprehensive that I was very pleased. Saved me from buying a project, and gave me wonderful customer service in the process.

I had just bought a 1976 Mercedes 450SL and had it shipped to Drewmotive from South Carolina. Drew patiently waited for several hours after he closed to receive the car. He went through the vehicle with a fine tooth comb and was able to diagnose and find things that most others would not. He's very knowledgeable with what materials are to be used on what cars in order to keep them period correct. It helps that he has a vast knowledge of vintage car history. One of the most important things about maintaining a classic car is being able to keep it as original as possible. The great thing about Drew is that he's not quick to replace things since he's able to repair instead. I will only be bringing my cars to Drewmotive moving forward!

It is obvious Drew loves what he does - he explains everything and his pricing is very reasonable. He caught mistakes and rig jobs done by previous service centers and provided pics explaining those things. Great customer service! I will be returning and spreading the word!

Drew-motive was very helpful and friendly . I have a 2005 Thunderbird and I ask if he could install four 3 inch white wall add on strips to retrofit my car. I explained that all the other tire shops wouldn’t even give it a try. Well, the owner himself tried for at least an hour to make them fit properly without any gaps. At the same time he noticed a nail in one of my tires. He removed it and fix it. Back to the white walls and he figured out the type of tire I have on my TBird has a small lip on them and the white wall won’t lay flat. I have to say it was a NO CHARGE TO ME! I tried to pay him but he refused because he couldn’t complete the task on the white wall’s . Now that’s an honest shop.
I will bring my car to him for now on and have no fears of being overcharged $$.
Thank you Drew-motive!
Sincerely
Stephen L.
Dallas TX

While I didn't end up hiring Drew to perform an inspection on an 82' Toyota FJ40 (I had already committed to making the purchase beforehand), I'm writing to express my sincere appreciation for having had the opportunity to speak with Drew before arranging for the vehicle to be picked up and transported from TX to CA. Even after regular business hours, Drew was kind enough to take my call and speak to me for 20 minutes about the things I should look for and questions I should ask of the seller before finalizing the purchase. I was so impressed with Drew's knowledge and even more so with his professionalism.

If you're in the market to purchase a classic car, I highly recommend making the small investment to have the vehicle thoroughly inspected. Thankfully, my experience was a good one as the private seller was very honest about any/all issues with the vehicle I purchased, but this is not always the case.

Thanks again, Drew!

I feel so fortunate to have discovered Drew. He’s the perfect combination of knowledgeable, personable, professional, trustworthy. I was feeling a bit lost looking for classic car service. While Drew certainly has an impressive resume of working on very valuable and exotic cars, he made me feel just as important and valued customer even though I don’t have “Jay Leno” money to spend. Drew gets all of my future business

Have had chronic starter problems with my ‘74 Jag Etype. Found Drew, in 2 hours he removed the starter, inspected and filed the flywheel teeth and installed the new gear reduction starter I provided. Pictures were provided as work progressed. All at a very fair price. Am so impressed with Drew and now have my go-to shop for work I’m not able to do myself.

I used Drewmotive for a pre-purchase inspection for a 3rd get 4runner. He had an amazing knowledge of the vehicle, performed a thorough inspection and pointed out a few safety items the dealer ended up taking care of. I was buying the vehicle site-unseen, so it was important to consult with a knowledgeable, friendly provider. I would recommend Drewmotive to anyone in the DFW area needing a vehicle inspection and diagnostic run-through.

Recently, I found a luxury used car for sale on the internet; a 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG. The description was just what I was looking for, the car appeared to be a nice example and, it only had 19,000 miles on the “clock.”
The car was at a dealership in Dallas, and since I live in Northern California, I searched the internet for someone to conduct a pre-purchase inspection on the car. Several options were available, but the company that stood out was Drewmotive; an automotive repair shop in the Dallas area that appeared to focus on high-end vehicles and among the services offered was pre-purchase vehicle inspections. The owner's (Drew) website was impressive, and my confidence was further bolstered by his knowledge and articulate manner.
I gave Drew all the pertinent information and he did the rest, contacting the dealership and arranging to inspect the car within the next few days. Viewing the online ad from the dealership, the car seemed to be a fine example of what I was looking for. The CarFax indicated two incidents in the vehicle’s history: minor damage to the left-front and minor-to-moderate damage to the right-front, but all the current photographs appeared to show a near flawless vehicle cosmetically, and with only 19K miles, I assumed it had been lovingly pampered by the previous owners. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
On the day of the inspection Drew called me to let me know he was on site and would be contacting me upon completion of the inspection and report. Over the course of several conversations, my confidence grew leading up to the ‘big day’ and I was now quite sure I would receive a report consistent with the professionalism Drew had displayed to this point. The report I received the next day went above and beyond merely professional; it was an absolute “masterpiece” to behold! Thorough and detailed, it covered every aspect of the vehicle...from the cosmetics to the running gear, to the electronics every detail you can imagine was inspected and evaluated. Electronic codes for the many conveniences the car featured were revealed, from ‘current,’ to ‘historic’ and even those that had been ‘deleted’ in the past. Over 150 photos were taken with many of them “telestrated,” pointing out the issues of concern. Several videos were included with one focused solely on the condition of the paint, wheels and tires. In addition to all the details covered, Drew’s inspection revealed some major issues involving damages to the entire right side that had been shoddily repaired; things that most consumers would probably never notice.
This pre-purchase inspection from Drewmotive was the best money I could have spent in pursuit of a high-end used car. It would have cost me just as much to have flown to Dallas to look at the car and even then, I wouldn’t have been equipped to go over the car to find the many issues that Drew discovered.
The report itself was the most thorough evaluation of a vehicle I have ever seen, and I’ve been a “car guy” for over sixty years, owning many high-end exotics and classics. I’m still looking for a nice M-B CL63 AMG and if I find an example that I think is worthy, I will consider flying Drew to where the car is located, so he can work his magic again. Hopefully, the next one I find will be a ‘keeper.’

Drew was impressively thorough and communicative and by far had the best prices for pre-purchase inspections based on the research I did for the DFW area. Couldn’t recommend him more!

Drew is thorough, detail oriented, and extremely knowledgeable. Incredibly responsive and very accommodating with his schedule. He was an absolute asset while purchasing a luxury vehicle from out of state. If I could give more than five stars I would! I made the mistake of using a different provider for the initial pre purchase inspection and the difference between their report and Drewmotive was similar to a 5th graders, “What I Did This Summer” to a doctoral dissertation. He spent 90 minutes with me on the phone reviewing every scratch, code, and potential issue he uncovered during his expert analysis. Drew is the definition of professional, and his services are worth every penny and then some! I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Drewmotive.

Drew is serious about his pre-purchase inspections. With his attention to detail and expertise you could save thousands in not making an unwise purchase not to mention the long-term regret. You may pay more for his superior scrutiny but....it's worth it in the long run as others may overlook important things Drew catches. Give Drew that oh so important pre-inspection job for your peace of mind. I did and I'm very happy I did.

Drew is who you are looking for.
After a terrible experience with a different shop, Drew took the time to truly address the issue, find solutions and take excellence care. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a fantastic mechanic and a great person.

Drew is a wonderful person and an amazing human being. He helped me in a situation with a car that I needed assessed and sold during a difficult and emotional time. He was honest with the evaluation and assessment of the car, gave me a few options that I could take, and didn’t try to pressure me into any of those options. I’d highly recommend using this place for your automotive needs.

Drew was fantastic and more professional than I ever would’ve expected. Not only did he spend hours on site explaining to me what he was looking for and why. He went above and beyond my expectations doing background checking after hours and talking with the owner of the vehicle to get as much information as possible. He did exactly what I hired him to do which is give me the facts about the 1969 Dodge Daytona as it sits, no bias either way. He put up with more than I would’ve expected from the owner and stayed professional the entire time with the vehicle. I HIGHLY recommend his service if you’re hesitant about a purchase, and will surely use him in the future.

Drew is the G.O.A.T. After looking at a few different options he helped me find the perfect car for export.
his service didnt stop there, helping to fix some minor issues and get it ready for export to Australia.
whether youre an international buyer or domestic you cant go past Drews service and attention to detail!