Vehicle Inspections
Know exactly what you are buying - or what you are driving - across Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea and the wider North Somerset area.
Overview
What this covers.
A used car can hide its worst secrets until after the money changes hands. Our vehicle inspections put a trained eye and a lift under the car before you buy - mechanical condition, history consistency, accident damage, corrosion, and the true state of the brakes, suspension and drivetrain.
You receive a clear written report with photographs of anything that needs attention, and an honest verdict on whether the car is worth proceeding with. Sellers use our inspections too, to demonstrate the car's condition and justify an asking price.
Signs you need this
- You are buying a used car privately or from a dealer
- The car has a partial or missing service history
- You want an independent opinion before the warranty expires
- You are selling and want to prove the car's condition
What's included
- Inspection on the lift of brakes, suspension, exhaust and underbody
- Engine bay, fluid condition and leak checks
- Fault code scan across all vehicle systems
- Mechanical component wear assessment
- Accident damage and panel alignment checks
- Clear written report with photographs and findings
Book this service
Get your car
booked in.
Request your vehicle inspections appointment online - we confirm your exact slot by phone or email.
Common questions
Before you book.
When should the inspection happen?
Before you commit to the purchase - ideally as the final step after agreeing a price subject to inspection. Most sellers will accommodate a professional inspection.
What if the inspection finds a problem?
You receive photographs and measurements of the issue, and an honest assessment of its severity and likely cost. Many buyers use the findings to renegotiate - or to walk away with confidence.
How long does an inspection take?
Allow roughly two hours for a full inspection. It is time well spent against the cost of buying the wrong car.