Pytstop Inspections · Long Island City, NY

Love the car.
Know what
you’re buying.

Pre-purchase inspections for German and Italian cars—and any car you’re considering. Get a closer look at the LIC shop before you make your next move.

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A Pytstop Motorcars serviceMike & the shop’s mechanics · Over 100 years of combined experience

German & Italian focusAll makes welcomePaint-thickness checksLIC shop · By appointment

The paperwork. The car. The whole picture.

We go beyond
the CARFAX report.

We dig into the available CARFAX report and service records, then compare that history with the vehicle’s overall condition through a hands-on inspection. From documented maintenance to gaps or inconsistencies that deserve a closer look, we help you understand what the paperwork says—and what the car shows.

German and Italian cars are a particular focus: Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Maserati and Alfa Romeo. Everyday cars are welcome, too.

Send the listing and tell us what matters to you. Whether it’s a first sports car, a classic for the collection or your next daily driver, we’ll discuss the inspection around that car and your goals.

Two shop mechanics working together on an exposed engine — Hands-on mechanical work at the Long Island City shop.

The people behind the work

100+

Years of combined
hands-on experience.

Together, Mike Pytlar and the mechanics at our Long Island City shop bring over 100 years of experience working on these vehicles. That experience informs the way we inspect, maintain and care for the cars entrusted to us.

From an individual PPI to the ongoing care of an entire collection, you have a team to talk through the details with.

Explore collection care & fleet management

01 / Share the car

Start with the listing.

Send the year, make, model, mileage and any concerns. Include your purchase deadline and the car’s current location.

02 / Arrange the visit

Bring it to LIC.

We’ll confirm the scope, quote and appointment, then coordinate access to the car with you before it arrives at the shop.

03 / Understand the findings

Decide with context.

Talk through what was observed, what deserves further attention and the questions to take back to the seller.

The details behind the decision

Build the inspection
around the car.

These are the areas to discuss when planning your PPI. The agreed scope depends on the vehicle, access and the questions you want answered.

Body & paint

Paint condition, panel fit, visible cosmetic concerns and paint-meter readings on compatible panels.

Mechanical condition

Accessible engine-bay components, visible leaks and the mechanical concerns specific to your car.

Wheels, tires & chassis

Visible wear and condition, plus the access needed to review brakes, suspension and the underside.

Interior & equipment

Cabin condition, controls, warning lights and the equipment you want checked before purchase.

CARFAX & service records

A closer review of the available history and maintenance records, compared with the seller’s description and the vehicle’s actual condition.

Car-specific requests

Discuss diagnostic scans, road testing or deeper testing in advance so access and scope are clear.

Look beyond the shine

Paint tells
part of the story.

We use a paint-thickness meter to compare readings across compatible panels. Differences can help flag areas for a closer look at possible refinishing, alongside the car’s visible condition and available history.

Materials and finishes matter. Readings are interpreted in context, and the meter’s suitability is checked for the panel being measured. Thickness alone doesn’t tell us why paintwork was done.

Ask about paintwork on your car

Red Lamborghini Countach in the workshop beneath a Lamborghini banner — A Lamborghini Countach from the shop archive.

Car collection care & fleet management

One car.
Or the whole collection.

We maintain entire collections and manage ongoing vehicle care, from regular maintenance and inspections to mechanical work and coordinating the next steps.

A few treasured classics or a larger private fleet: we’ll work with you on the priorities, service needs and timing for each vehicle. You get one point of contact for the collection as a whole.

Let’s talk about your collection

A wide view of the workshop with classic Italian cars and a vehicle on a lift — A look inside the Long Island City workshop.

Plan the maintenance.

Coordinate routine servicing and upcoming work around the vehicles, their condition and how you use them.

Keep the full picture.

Review available records, inspection findings and outstanding needs across the collection.

Coordinate the care.

Bring maintenance, mechanical work and specialist support together through Pytstop’s shop and network.

The full gallery · 30 photographs

Inside the shop.
Into the details.

Shop life, the people behind the work and a little of everything from Mike’s automotive archive. Select any photo to browse all 30 in the larger viewer.

An engine on a stand with classic Ferraris in the workshop behind it — Mechanical work and classic cars, side by side in the shop.

An exposed Lamborghini engine with red cam covers and protective blankets around the bodywork — A closer look at mechanical work in progress.

A dark classic Porsche 911 photographed in a garage — A classic Porsche from Mike’s automotive archive.

A red American classic coupe with a black vinyl roof outside the shop — The cars we see extend beyond German and Italian marques.

A Ferrari engine with red cam covers and silver intake manifolds on a stand in the workshop — An engine-out view from the workshop archive.

Green Lamborghini Miura with its front bodywork open in the shop — Classic Italian engineering, seen from another angle.

Red classic Ferrari coupe with tan interior inside the workshop — A classic Ferrari at the Long Island City shop.

Two Ferrari cam covers laid out on a workbench — Components on the bench during workshop work.

A hand holding a key tag reading Expensive, but worth it in front of a red classic Ferrari — A little personality from Mike’s automotive archive.

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Red Lamborghini Countach on a transporter outside the workshop with its door open — A Countach outside the Long Island City shop.

A wide workshop view with a red Countach and classic Ferraris — A wider view of the cars and workspace.

A mechanic beside an open engine bay with exposed camshafts — Hands-on attention during mechanical work.

Two mechanics leaning over an open engine bay in the workshop — The team working together at the shop.

An engine block with exposed cylinders inside a protected vehicle engine bay — A detailed view during engine work.

Front view of an engine on a wheeled stand showing its pulleys and belts — An engine-out view from the workshop.

A Ferrari engine on a stand with silver intake manifolds and red badges — A closer view of a Ferrari engine assembly.

An open rear engine bay with the engine removed and protective blankets around the bodywork — The engine bay during an engine-out project.

A red number 12 Alfa Romeo racing car inside the workshop — An Alfa Romeo race car from the shop archive.

Classic sports cars in the workshop including a red Ferrari on a lift and a green Lamborghini — A mix of classic cars at the Long Island City shop.

Close view of engine belts, pulleys and housings during workshop work — A closer look at the details behind the bodywork.

A Ferrari engine and transmission visible beneath raised rear bodywork — Mechanical work viewed from the rear of the car.

Overhead view of a Lamborghini engine with red cam covers and surrounding protective blankets — An overhead view of engine work in progress.

Front three-quarter view of a red classic Ferrari coupe inside the shop — A classic Ferrari among the workshop’s cars.

An open Ferrari engine bay with twin orange oil filters and black intake housings — A closer look beneath the bonnet.

Rear view of a red Ferrari outside the workshop — A Ferrari outside the Long Island City shop.

A red Ferrari Testarossa in the foreground with other Ferraris inside the workshop — Classic Italian cars, from the workshop archive.

An open Ferrari engine bay with silver intake manifolds, red cam covers and a black air box — An engine-bay view from the shop archive.

Workshop and maintenance projects from our archive. The work shown varies by project; your inspection scope is agreed separately.

Before you book

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Can you look after an entire collection or fleet?

Yes. We maintain entire collections and provide fleet management as well as individual inspections and regular maintenance. Tell us about the vehicles, how they are used and the support you need so we can agree on a plan for their ongoing care.

Will you review the CARFAX report and service records?

Yes. Share the available CARFAX report and maintenance records with us. We dig into the documented history, discuss gaps or inconsistencies, and compare the paperwork with the car’s overall condition during the inspection.

Do you only inspect German and Italian cars?

No. German and Italian cars are our focus, but Pytstop Inspections can inspect any make at the Long Island City shop. Share the year, make, model and your concerns so we can agree on the right scope.

Where does the inspection take place?

Inspections are arranged by appointment at our shop in Long Island City, Queens. We welcome buyers from NYC, Brooklyn, Long Island and beyond. Contact us first to coordinate the car’s arrival and access with the seller.

What does a pre-purchase inspection include?

The scope is tailored to the car, its age, available access and your concerns. We agree on the checks and how findings will be communicated before the appointment. Road testing, diagnostic scans or more involved testing should be discussed in advance rather than assumed.

Can a paint meter tell if a car was repainted?

Comparing paint-thickness readings can highlight differences worth investigating for possible refinishing. The readings need context: panel material, finishes and the meter’s capabilities affect what can be measured. A reading alone does not establish why a panel was painted or prove accident history.

How much does a PPI cost, and how long does it take?

Request a quote with the vehicle details, listing and your purchase timeline. Pricing, inspection scope and scheduling are confirmed individually before work is arranged.

Is a PPI the same as an appraisal?

A PPI evaluates condition within an agreed scope. An appraisal addresses value for a stated purpose. If you need both, mention that in your request so we can discuss each separately.

Does an inspection guarantee the car will have no problems?

An inspection is a review of the condition accessible at the time. It cannot predict every future failure or uncover every hidden issue. We can discuss concerns and any further investigation the car may need before you make your decision.

Your next car starts here

Found something
worth a closer look?

Tell us about it. We’ll discuss a PPI at the Long Island City shop and confirm the details with you.

908.894.9231 pytstopmotorcars@gmail.com

By appointment · Long Island City, Queens
Serving buyers across NYC, Brooklyn and Long Island.

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Love the car.Know whatyou’re buying.

We go beyondthe CARFAX report.

Years of combinedhands-on experience.