Because when you’re buying privately or through a dealer, you’re making a decision with limited information.
You don’t know how the car was driven. You don’t know what problems were temporarily patched up before the sale. And you definitely don’t know what’s waiting to become your problem a month from now. That’s a difficult gamble when thousands of pounds are involved.
So before you commit, we inspect the vehicle independently on your behalf.
We go to the seller, photograph the car thoroughly, identify issues most buyers would miss, and send you a full report within 24 hours so you can move forward with confidence, negotiate properly, or walk away entirely.
When you book a pre-purchase inspection with us, you benefit from the expertise of a mechanic with over 33 years of experience.
It means we know what to look for, what actually matters, and what could become an expensive mistake later on.
We don’t just send over the report and leave you to figure it out yourself. We explain everything clearly, answer your questions properly, and help you decide what to do next.
Whether you need assistance with follow-up questions or guidance on negotiating the best price, we are dedicated to supporting you at every stage.
Our inspection prices are transparent and fixed, so you know exactly what you’re paying before anything gets booked in.
This means that regardless of the make or model of the vehicle you're considering, you know exactly where you stand before committing to anything.
You’ll receive a full digital inspection report with photos, and a complete breakdown of the vehicle’s condition.
We explain everything clearly, answer your questions, and give you advice on whether the car’s worth buying, worth negotiating on, or worth walking away from completely.
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All inspections are carried out by our head mechanic with 33+ years' experience.
We work for you, not the seller — our reports are 100% impartial.
Your full report and photos will be delivered within 24 hours.
We'll help you interpret the report if you're negotiating or comparing vehicles.
Most inspections take around 60–90 minutes, depending on the vehicle and package selected.
You don’t need to attend. We can inspect on-site at the seller’s location and send the full report straight to you.
We’ll give you our professional opinion pointing out the good, the bad, and the costly. So you can decide with confidence.
We look for body repairs, paint inconsistencies, frame damage, and corrosion that may indicate previous accidents or flooding.
We’ll carry out a road test to check performance, steering, brakes and transmission feel.
We’ll explain exactly why and what the issues are, so you can negotiate, walk away, or request repairs before buying.
Yes, you can move from basic to standard or premium before the visit. Just contact us to adjust your booking.
We’re able to inspect hybrid and mild-hybrid vehicles. For full EVs, we advise you to contact an EV specialist.
Within 24 hours of the inspection. Packages include same-day turnaround.
Yes. We’ll review what’s available on the day (service book, invoices, MOT history) and flag any gaps, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.
Absolutely. We regularly inspect cars at main dealers and independent dealers, we’ll liaise with them, carry out the inspection on-site, and send your report over afterwards.
Schedule your pre-purchase vehicle inspection online or by giving us a call.
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