1 in 6 cars needs over £500 in repairs.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau received 84,000 complaints from used car buyers in the past year. They recommend protecting yourself by having it checked by a mechanic before you buy it.
Our pre-purchase inspections are priced from just £79 for our basic inspection, or from £137 for our premium pre-purchase inspection. An average 50% saving when compared to the AA and RAC (AA: £142-£191, RAC: £116-£267)*.
We offer 3 levels of used vehicle inspection:
The level of inspection you require will depend on how thoroughly you want the vehicle to be inspected. The inspections will inform you on whether the vehicle is mechanically and structurally safe while letting you know if it offers great value for money.
Regardless of the inspection you choose, you can rest assured that all vehicle inspections will be conducted by a professional mechanic so you have the confidence to make your next car purchase!
From £79
- 86-point mechanical and structural inspection
- Road test
- Vehicle report emailed to you
From £95
- 136-point mechanical and structural inspection
- Road test
- Vehicle report emailed to you
- Bodywork inspection
- Free phone consultation with the mechanic afterwards
From £137
- 185-point mechanical and structural inspection
- Road test
- Vehicle report emailed to you
- Full interior, bodywork and paint inspection
- Free phone consultation with the mechanic afterwards
- Vehicle raised to conduct more thorough inspections
- Plug-in diagnostic check
- Photos included in the report
Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections
Read our answers to questions about why you might want a pre-purchase inspection and more.
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Knowledge could be more valuable than gold, more deadly than a dagger.
"Simon avoided buying a severely corroded vehicle through an online seller after a ClickMechanic Premium Pre-Purchase Inspection revealed dangerous issues and defects with the car!"
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