A professional Pre-Purchase Inspection costs from just £80.
Buying a Used Car? A pre-purchase car inspection from a local, experienced mechanic will ensure your peace of mind, and helps you negotiate on price too. Our Mobile Mechanics are ready and waiting! Simply give a few details, and experienced mechanics will provide competitive inspection quotes, wherever you are.
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AM Autos London Ltd is synonymous with providing the care your vehicle deserves. We are known as a full-service auto maintenance and repair garage that has been serving L
AM Autos London Ltd is synonymous with providing the care your vehicle deserves. We are known as a full-service auto maintenance and repair garage that has been serving L
Welcome to AK Performance Tuning. <br />We are Specialists in Tuning and Servicing. Our business started as the one stop shop for general automotive servicing/maintenance &am
Welcome to AK Performance Tuning. <br />We are Specialists in Tuning and Servicing. Our business started as the one stop shop for general automotive servicing/maintenance &am
We are a family run car sale and garage based in West Harrow who pride themselves in providing an efficient and great service to all of our customers. We offer all majour
We are a family run car sale and garage based in West Harrow who pride themselves in providing an efficient and great service to all of our customers. We offer all majour
Independent garage trading over 25 years, up to 60% lower than main dealer. Free collection and delivery. We specialise in clutches, gearbox and engine repairs and can of
Independent garage trading over 25 years, up to 60% lower than main dealer. Free collection and delivery. We specialise in clutches, gearbox and engine repairs and can of
Your first choice for all vehicle repairs and maintenance. Local independent garage with low prices and top quality work. Putting you and your vehicle first!
Your first choice for all vehicle repairs and maintenance. Local independent garage with low prices and top quality work. Putting you and your vehicle first!
We are a small family run business with over 10 years in the motor trade industry. We aim to provide a friendly and competitive service to our customers, while remaining
We are a small family run business with over 10 years in the motor trade industry. We aim to provide a friendly and competitive service to our customers, while remaining
SCOTLAND'S GARAGE OF THE YEAR 2017/2018/2019 Drivers Autocentre we aim to provide the best value for money service and experience when you entrust us with your vehicle.
SCOTLAND'S GARAGE OF THE YEAR 2017/2018/2019 Drivers Autocentre we aim to provide the best value for money service and experience when you entrust us with your vehicle.
At Motorwell Yeovil we deliver a high quality standard of servicing and repairs and you will be greeted by a friendly well knowledgeable service team. We are an approved
At Motorwell Yeovil we deliver a high quality standard of servicing and repairs and you will be greeted by a friendly well knowledgeable service team. We are an approved
Autoremedy offer a fully guaranteed mobile mechanics service to Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.<br /><br />We add a huge value to our customers as we come to you, so you
Autoremedy offer a fully guaranteed mobile mechanics service to Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.<br /><br />We add a huge value to our customers as we come to you, so you
Welcome to our profile!<br /><br />We are SS Autovalet, Mobile Vehicle Mechanics, Blackcircles.com Mobile Tyre Fitters and operators of the Union Square Shopping Centre's popular
Welcome to our profile!<br /><br />We are SS Autovalet, Mobile Vehicle Mechanics, Blackcircles.com Mobile Tyre Fitters and operators of the Union Square Shopping Centre's popular
Bishop autos a local mobile mechanic business set up in 2014 we are a company specialising in the mobile repair, maintenance and computer diagnostics of today’s vehicle
Bishop autos a local mobile mechanic business set up in 2014 we are a company specialising in the mobile repair, maintenance and computer diagnostics of today’s vehicle
SCOTLAND'S GARAGE OF THE YEAR 2017/2018/2019 Drivers Autocentre we aim to provide the best value for money service and experience when you entrust us with your vehicle.
SCOTLAND'S GARAGE OF THE YEAR 2017/2018/2019 Drivers Autocentre we aim to provide the best value for money service and experience when you entrust us with your vehicle.
We are a Mobile Automotive Repairs Service. We have been in the industry respectfully for the last few years with a fully established network within London, West Midlands
We are a Mobile Automotive Repairs Service. We have been in the industry respectfully for the last few years with a fully established network within London, West Midlands
repairs to most make and models inc cam belts, clutches servicing diagnostics brakes mot, <br />we take all major debit cards
repairs to most make and models inc cam belts, clutches servicing diagnostics brakes mot, <br />we take all major debit cards
Welcome, I am Vladimir Radicic a Mobile Mechanic. I travel within a 20 mile radius to my customers vehicles to help them with a range of mechanical needs. I am friendly a
Welcome, I am Vladimir Radicic a Mobile Mechanic. I travel within a 20 mile radius to my customers vehicles to help them with a range of mechanical needs. I am friendly a
291 reviews
Quick to respond, quick to get the job done, very communicative. Would recommend.
Steve turned up on time and spent over an hour inspecting the car I was considering buying. Communication was good. His detailed report including photos and a short video meant I had the confidence to book a train, pay the asking price and drive the car home, a 50 year old VW which had spent most of the past year in storage. It was exactly as stated in the report and made the 200km home without missing a beat. He’d even put fresh petrol in to ensure it would run ok to the garage.
A comprehensive inspection & in addition to a written report, every significant point was explained clearly over the phone. Very impressed.
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The cost of a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection can vary depending on your car due to differences in labour time and parts needed. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | £99.52 | |
| Mercedes | £98.96 | |
| Volkswagen | £100.03 | |
| Audi | £98.07 | |
| Vauxhall | £93.93 | |
| Ford | £98.74 | |
| Nissan | £99.21 | |
| Toyota | £93.16 | |
| Renault | £95.53 | |
| MINI | £94.44 | |
| Peugeot | £96.54 | |
| Citroen | £98.49 | |
| Volvo | £97.41 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/03/2021 and 18/06/2021.
For many people, the purchase of a car will be the second most expensive purchase made. The same way you wouldn’t buy a house without getting it thoroughly checked is the same way you shouldn’t buy a used car without getting it checked.
A pre-purchase car inspection is just that, a check before buying a used car. Usually a mobile mechanic will come to the point of sale and inspect the vehicle to make sure you get a sound purchase.
A pre-purchase car inspection is advisable when purchasing a used a car. You’ve found a car you really like in the perfect colour with the ideal mileage, however at this point you know nothing else apart from what the seller tells you. A pre-purchase car inspection allows you to buy the car with confidence avoiding a potential disaster!
Pre-purchase car inspections are not to be used for warranty but to provide peace of mind when making the purchase. For example, you may do a vehicle background check (such as a HPI check) however if a vehicle has been repaired without the knowledge of the insurer there will be no evidence in any search, however a mechanic may be able to pick up on some of the signs. Whether a vehicle is priced at £2000 or £20,000 the things to look out for are the same.
Inspections are extremely useful if as a driver you’re not sure what to be looking out for, what the bench mark is for comparison and you don’t feel comfortable taking the car for a test drive. An ideal test drive should be about 20 minutes. How does the car react when braking, during gear changes, or when accelerating? A quick drive down the street isn’t enough of an inspection.
Depending on your location, and the distance between the vehicles location and the mechanic, pre-purchase car inspections can begin from as little as £20 and be around the £150 mark at the top end. Price is dependent on the type of vehicle and the checklist of what is inspected. It’s important to confirm with the mechanic what exactly will be checked before deciding if it’s suitable for you.
What is included in a pre-purchase car inspection will vary greatly based on the price you are charged. As the job requires no more than a mechanics time, the more they charge, the more time they will likely spend on the inspection. Therefore, a cheap £20 inspection might sound great but that means the mechanic will spend no more than 20-30 minutes with the car. We would always advise asking the mechanic to include a breakdown of what they will inspect before you accept a quote.
A more comprehensive inspection will likely be more expensive but may include:
