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ClickMechanic > Pre-Purchase Inspection > England > Derbyshire > Pre-Purchase Inspection in Chesterfield

Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Chesterfield

51 Reviews

Garage in Chesterfield, 10 years of experience

Are you looking for a trusted mobile mechanic in the Chesterfield area of Derbyshire? Look no further than the fully qualified mechanics at Spriggs Auto's. From breakdown assistance and car repairs to diag...

“Andy was friendly and helpful
I’m very happy with the work.

As a result of the phone conversation and the photos sent I decided not to go ahead with the purchase- saved me several hundred mile trip”

SIMON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE • 3rd March 2023

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

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261 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Chesterfield, 34 years of experience

I have worked for some of the UK’s largest names in motor vehicle repair/breakdown sector Establishing my own business in 2005 offering a professional,friendly and reliable mobile service covering most car...

“A very thorough pre-purchase car inspection. Even the sales man commented on how thorough Michael was and how long he took to do the inspection, noting other mechanics usually take 10 - 15 minutes. Michael rang afterwards and gave a detailed verbal report and the written report was sent very promptly afterwards with numerous photos. We took Michael's recommendation to the Salesman prior to purchase and this was honoured. As a result we are entirely happy with Click Mechanic's pre-purchase car inspection and price charged. Would highly recommend. Thank you.”

HELENE, Chesterfield • 6th January 2024

Vauxhall Combo Life • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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1628 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 8 years of experience

I started my career as a mechanic at BMW undertaking an apprenticeship which lasted 4 years. After learning all the tricks of the trade at BMW I then went onto Land Rover for 2 years further enhancing my ski...

“Maz carried out the inspection without me being there. Afterwards we had a friendly, honest and informative telephone conversation (followed by a swiftly sent full email report). Maz gave me a lot of additional information which will help me hugely in my continued search. Money very well spent, thanks.”

VALERIE, Chesterfield • 14th October 2023

Mazda MX-5 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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686 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Chesterfield, 8 years of experience

I started by studying at City College in Leeds and gained my City & Guild qualifications up to level 3 and I undertook a garage job whilst studying in order to gain great experience. Whilst I was studying I ...

“Azhar was extremely friendly, knowledgable and professional. I'm very happy with his detailed inspection of the car. He was happy to answer all my questions.”

KATIE, South Yorkshire • 17th May 2021

Volkswagen Golf • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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494 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 21 years of experience

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

“Raul did a brilliant job, Professional, thorough and very helpful as always been. He sent me videos of the vehicle, gave a good description and provided some excellent advice.”

SHELLY, Chesterfield • 18th February 2021

Mercedes-Benz CLA • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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420 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 17 years of experience

Talk Torque Ltd T/A Car Surgeon™ Car Surgeon™ is an auto repair facility dedicated to quality service and maintenance of general, high-end and performance vehicles at an affordable price. Many mainland...

“If your job has been picked up by Imran you should be really pleased. His attention to detail is fantastic and his knowledge is second to none.
Thank you Imran”

NATALIE, Chesterfield • 14th May 2019

Audi TT Coupe • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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79 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 38 years of experience

ML Pro Performance’s services are available as a mobile service at your home, place of work, or other location We cover Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Ilkeston, Worksop, Rip...

“Jonathan carried out a pre-purchase inspection for me and I cannot fault the service he provided. The communication was excellent throughout. He arrived at the agreed time and the level of detail he covered for the inspection provided me with valuable information to make an informed decision on the purchase. I would highly recommend Jonathan if you are considering a car purchase and would like an honest, reliable assessment of the vehicle.”

DARREN, CHESTERFIELD • 21st January 2023

Audi TT Coupe • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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51 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 25 years of experience

I began my career when I left school getting experience in various independent garages before moving into my first proper job with Longdale Service Station in Nottingham where I was for 1 year. I moved to wo...

“Chris went to check a van I’m looking at buying. He phoned and introduced himself prior to going and called me after and briefly went through what would need doing and an estimate of rough costs involved.
He has really helped me make an informed decision regarding my purchase as I was expecting some faults.
Chris was knowledgable, friendly and explained things in a way that I could understand.
This is the first time I have used click mechanic and it won’t be the last.
Thanks Chris.”

CLAIRE, Chesterfield • 13th May 2020

Vauxhall Vivaro • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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658 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 25 years of experience

I completed my apprenticeship at a small garage in Nottinghamshire called Underwood Garage and after my apprenticeship I worked in the business for 5 years. I worked in recovery after the garage as a dedicat...

“Excellent service and would highly recommend Darren. Really pleased I used this service as it has given me peace of mind for my car purchase. Thank you for your prompt attention.”

RACHEL, Chesterfield • 29th July 2017

Renault Megane III • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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16 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 25 years of experience

The Car Consultants was set up by Edd Hunt. Edd is currently ranked Number 1 in the UK and Ireland according to the League of True Mechanics for the Third year running having placed 1st in the 2021, 2022 ...

“Edd was great, really friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. I am very pleased with the work they carried out and had a great experience from click mechanic, I have already reccomended you to friends!”

DEBI, Sheffield • 13th December 2022

Ford Transit • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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356 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Chesterfield, 14 years of experience

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

“Omar was fantastic, great service and kept me up to date.Called the day before to confirm the time and after the inspection. highly recommend, fantastic mechanic and service.will definitely use again on my next purchase giving me a piece of mind.”

STUART, Nottinghamshire • 25th July 2019

MINI Mini • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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200 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 10 years of experience

we are a family run business specialising in complex diagnostics issues and emissions problems including dpf filters we also have a fully equipped workshop to carry out general repairs and maintenance we are...

“Brett sorted the pre inspection out with the dealer directly, all I needed to do was read the report. The only (tiny) improvement might have been a text to say he'd arrived.”

CARL, Sheffield • 23rd May 2015

Skoda Fabia II • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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132 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Chesterfield, 8 years of experience

Been a mechanic from school as i done mechanic courses in school and college with a pass! Worked in several mechanic/tyre garages also mobile tyre fitting working on all makes and models, light and commercia...

“10/10 service will be using again.
Looked over everything on the car sent me pictures of the paint work.
Wouldn’t of got this service by any large company’s.”

KEL, Sutton In Ashfield • 14th October 2020

BMW 7 Series • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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41 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 23 years of experience

CarFix owner Alec, is a fully qualified Master technician and Certified Automotive Engineer recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) whom specialises in vehicle Diagnostics on both cars and li...

“Alec was extremely helpful and professional. He provided updates on when he was planning to carry out the inspection and the information provided after the inspection was very detailed and very helpful in helping us make our decision for a car purchase. I would not hesitate to recommend his services and will certainly be using the services in the future. Thanks again Alec.”

JOHN, SHEFFIELD • 28th May 2023

Ssangyong Turismo • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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233 Reviews

Garage serving Chesterfield, 20 years of experience

I have been in the motor trade for the last 20 years I have worked mainly in dealerships and have worked on a wide range of vehicles from cars to hgv I will be able to undertake most jobs at any location if ...

“Stuart was fantastic. He kept me and the vendor well informed by text, called me very quickly after the inspection to give a verbal report, wasn't in a rush and took the time to answer questions and explain the consequences of what he'd found. He emailed the written report through the same day, which was thorough with detailed photos of each issue.”

COLIN, Ripley • 26th November 2020

Ford Transit Custom • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Chesterfield

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Chesterfield 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 Premium 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 19 mechanics in Chesterfield doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Chesterfield, a vetted mechanic servicing Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?

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 Chesterfield - 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 Chesterfield are most popular for second hand Seat, Kia, and Maruti.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Chesterfield, 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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