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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Darlaston

36 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 20 years of experience

B. H Motors and Electrics is a mobile service that offers a wide range of motor mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair. Please see the link below for more information about us. https://ww...

“Blaize was great! His communication was flawless and would call and confirm and his report was very detailed and made sure to check everything I had concerns with”

FERDOUSI, Wednesbury • 24th May 2024

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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89 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 20 years of experience

20 long years of experience, dealing with all work from servicing to diagnostics.

“***LIFE SAVER & PROBLEM SOLVER*** The best way to discribe Clickmechanic , AA and RAC Are nowhere near to what this site can do for you . I am a AA member and feel totally let down by them as their working hours are fixed/rigid and charges are over the top . I have used CM twice and can not stop recommending them to all my friends and family , the whole process works like clockworks . Absolutely Amazing .... Don't take the chance , be safe then sorry ....”

KAMALJIT, Wednesbury • 25th March 2023

Volvo XC90 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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490 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Darlaston, 20 years of experience

I began my career with Formula 1 Auto Centres as a tyre & exhaust fitter for around 1 year. I wanted to gain my proper qualifications so I studied at college to gain my NVQ Level 2 and 3 and subsequently I...

“Hassan was terrific. He was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in inspecting the car. He provide a details explanation of each issue/observation he made in report.

Extremely happy with his work and follow up call.”

SYED, Wednesbury • 29th August 2018

Land Rover Freelander 2 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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364 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Darlaston, 14 years of experience

I have over 10 years experience in the motoring industry. I run my own business which involves primarily vehicle inspections.

“Can’t thank Omar enough for not letting me buy a rubbish car!

He had great communication, gave a thorough report over the phone and online, he took photos and explained everything in good detail. He was knowledgeable and gave good advice with finding a new car. Really appreciated his help and was totally worth the money, he’s a nice guy and I felt he was honest and trustworthy.

Thanks Omar - you’ll be pleased to hear I got a new car and thanks to your advice knew what to look for :-)”

REBECCA, Wednesbury • 28th March 2022

Honda Civic • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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72 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 20 years of experience

City MOT has been around since 2011. We are a family run business and the team of 6 MOT testers and 4 mechanics are fully qualified for your peace of mind. The workshop offers 5 ramps and 2 MOT test lanes fo...

“Very professional and offered courtesy call and explained details of findings on van”

KABIR, Wednesbury • 25th June 2021

Nissan Primastar • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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179 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 11 years of experience

I have 11 years' experience working on cars. I am able to do all the repairs you need doing including, inspections, servicing, brakes, suspension, clutches, and much more. We have a garage that you can bring...

“Fantastic service! I would highly recommend this mechanic! Very thorough and also called to go through the report.”

ISABEL, Wednesbury • 29th July 2022

Vauxhall Corsa • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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600 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 10 years of experience

I am a diagnostic technician, qualified MOT tester, Institute of Motor Industry assesor and general mechanic following my father's footsteps who has over 40 years experience in the trade. Having completed my...

“Kalim was fantastic. Although the car turned out to be in top mechanical condition Kalim advised the dealer of several cosmetic issues with paintwork and the alloy wheels which I wouldn’t have noticed. The wheels were taken off and given a thorough clean and some scratches polished out. Kalim rang me straight after the inspection and gave me a report with pictures. As a result of his report I travelled from Glasgow to Wolverhampton 2 days later with complete confidence and bought the car which I’m very happy with. Great after service too pity he doesn’t live in Glasgow would be happy to use him as regular mechanic. If you’re thinking of using this service and not sure just do it. £123 is nothing compared to the price of a car and could save u thousands of pounds in the future. It’s also half the price of AA and RAC inspections. Ask for Kalim it will be money well spent.”

PHILLIP, Willenhall • 7th September 2020

Audi A4 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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68 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 6 years of experience

Midland Prestige has been operating as a repair business since 2015, however we have been selling cars since 2008 and wanted to add the repair aspect after many requests from customers. We offer a fully mob...

“Extremely pleased with Sarif. He contacted me to understand what I wanted from the car and the inspection. He was extremely knowledgable. He arranged with the garage, and my consent, to do the inspection earlier. He kept me in the loop, ie text advising on his way etc. He contacted me immediately the inspection was done, then emailed me the report within an hour. From his verbal report I could tell he had listened and he addressed all of my concerns. I was very impressed with his depth of knowledge, it was very factual. Using the info in the report we arranged for the garage to complete the defaults and now have a virtually brand new car! Very very impressed and would absolutely use them again.”

JANET, Walsall • 2nd August 2018

Vauxhall Astra • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Mobile mechanic serving Darlaston, 15 years of experience

I gained my mechanical qualifications in my home country of Zimbabwe & worked in the trade there for around 5 years before emigrating to the UK. My first role when I arrived was with an independent garage ca...

“Booked the mechanic to check a car before I drove down to view it . Nice, easy and quick. Great peace of mind.”

ALEX, Walsall • 10th September 2021

Audi A7 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Mobile mechanic serving Darlaston, 16 years of experience

I have worked the last 16 years specialising in Ford and VAG vehicles. I have a vast knowledge of all makes of vehicle and commercial vehicles. I am an experienced diagnostic senior level technician with...

“Jamie was outstanding and a first class professional, he was one of the most awesome mechanics I have ever met. Helpful, clear and knowledgeable. Helped me to make an informative decision not to purchase the vehicle due to issues that could only be detected by a qualified and competent individual. Saved me time and money. Simply the best. God bless you.”

NAVJOT, Walsall • 4th January 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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502 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 21 years of experience

I have over 2 decades of experience in the motor industry..

“Raul was brilliant. He kept me well informed about what was happening throughout the inspection and gave me really good feedback, including photos to highlight points, which has enabled me to make a decision regarding the car he checked. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.”

FRANCES, Tipton • 19th August 2021

Vauxhall Corsa • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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51 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 14 years of experience

Here at S&J Autos Limited we take great care in repairing your vehicle to the highest standard whilst keeping our prices low and affordable, here at S&J Autos you deal with the mechanics directly. This ensur...

“James was great. Ensured I was in the loop and explained issues clearly.

Definitely recommend.”

MOHAMED, WOLVERHAMPTON • 8th January 2023

Vauxhall Mokka X • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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277 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 22 years of experience

Hi, my name is Darren Branch. I have been working on cars most of my life, with 21 years worth of PROFESSIONAL experience. I have long realised that it is not the actual garage that you should be putting yo...

“Darren was a fantastic help, very good service, knowledge and great communication throughout.

I will certainly use this service again.

Thanks Darren!”

MARTIN, BILSTON • 28th July 2021

Volvo XC60 • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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60 Reviews

Garage serving Darlaston, 10 years of experience

I started out working at the garage where I did my apprenticeship, and eventually climbed the ladder to a management position. I am also currently doing subcontracting jobs and MOT testing. I am also running...

“Omar came out to do a pre-sales inspection on a vehicle for us in West Bromwich, and he was brilliant!!! Lots of communication beforehand keeping us up-to-date and double checking address, etc, and he was so helpful on the day. He even gave us some advice about purchasing the vehicle, which was very good. He asked if we had any questions about the car itself once the checks were complete, and his help was invaluable. Checks were very thorough and I will never buy a car again without using this service, all thanks to Omar. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***”

EMMA, West Bromwich • 29th May 2015

Honda Jazz • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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46 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Darlaston, 12 years of experience

At RDK Classics we treat every customer's car as if it was our own pride and joy. No matter what your needs we can help no job is too big or too small. We can tackle a wide variety of work from servicing to ...

“Very impressed with the detail and scope of the pre-purchase buyers inspection I can wholly recommend click mechanic

I ordered an inspection on a Saturday morning and has the report at 1800 same day -”

GARY, Walsall • 5th March 2022

BMW X3 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Darlaston

Read our answers to questions about pre-purchase inspection costs, symptoms and more.

I plan to buy a used car in Darlaston - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Darlaston spares you the headache and saves the time of checking the vehicle over yourself. The mechanics on our network know what signs to lookout for, potentially helping you avoid future large repair bills.

We have a comprehensive checklist that the mechanic goes through, and they will provide you with a detailed email report and a follow-up call describing the state of the vehicle (if applicable).

Customers value the pre-purchase inspection report they receive from their mechanics. The report will help you make a decision and possibly assist with negotiating price.

A Standard Pre-purchase Inspection is the most popular choice amongst ClickMechanic customers when it comes to checking a used car before the sale. We currently have 85 mechanics in Darlaston doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Darlaston, a vetted mechanic servicing Darlaston will inspect the car you intend to purchase. Depending on the level of service booked (basic, standard or premium), the mechanic will spend up to 3 hours assessing the condition of the vehicle.

When inspecting a used car, mechanics check the interior, lights, fluid levels, brakes and suspension, chassis and car underside (subject to service level booked). All our inspection checklists include a road test to examine the condition of important safety features such as the steering and braking, and give a clear idea whether the vehicle is roadworthy.

Do I need to get permission for a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic in Darlaston?

You will need to notify the used car seller about the inspection and should get their permission for the inspection to take place. Also make sure that the inspecting mechanic has clear access to both the vehicle and proposed inspection site so that they can complete their work.

I have booked a used vehicle inspection in Darlaston - do I have to be present?

No, there is no need for you to be present during the inspection. Our pre-purchase inspection service is popular with customers wanting to have a professional assessment of a used car they are purchasing e.g. while they are abroad.

You will receive a report about the condition of the car after the inspection is complete and if you wish you will be able to discuss with the mechanic over the phone afterwards (depending on level of service booked).

Does the pre-purchase inspection come with a warranty?

Our pre-purchase inspections of used vehicles do not come with a warranty. The main purpose of inspecting a used car before the sale is to give you an honest and true reflection of the state of the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Pre-purchase inspections in Darlaston are most popular for second hand Audi, Fiat, and Mini.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Darlaston, if you decided to purchase the vehicle we recommend having it serviced by one of the mechanics on our network. That way you can ensure you are off to a good start and your car is ready for your future journeys together.

Speak to the mechanic who will do the inspection to book a follow up through ClickMechanic.

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