Buying a used car in England? Book a Pre-purchase Inspection online

Buy a used car with confidence! Get an instant price for a next day inspection with an expert mechanic at the seller's location.

  Enter the postcode where the car will be inspected.

161000+
Customer Reviews
4.8

Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers

Instant fixed price quotes
(no hidden estimates)

Fully vetted & qualified mechanics

1 year parts & repairs warranty

Next day bookings at your home or office

Get your car repaired at your home or office

Expert Local Mechanics

200+

Total expert pre-purchase inspection mechanics operating in England

Number of Ratings

9,589

Total number of pre-purchase inspection reviews in England

Average Rating

Average user rating for pre-purchase inspection bookings in England

Find a Mobile Mechanic or Garage in England for Pre-Purchase Inspections

Need a trustworthy mechanic in England? ClickMechanic makes it easy to book a vetted mobile mechanic or trusted garage near you for a Pre-purchase inspection. Just enter your car details and get an instant upfront price and book in minutes. With mobile mechanics and garages that come to you covering all of England we make car care easy for everyone.

Top garages & mobile mechanics for Pre-Purchase Inspections in England

126 Reviews

Garage in England, 32 years of experience

Unity Tyres & Autocare provide a comprehensive range of services for the motorist of today. With over 30 years experience in the motor trade we are a on call mobile service on a journey to promptly take ...

134 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 40 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...

55 Reviews

Garage in England, 11 years of experience

MOT Testing: For cars, vans, and motorhomes up to 12 seats. we do Car Servicing and Repairs, Air Conditioning Regas and Repairs, Brakes, Exhausts, and Suspension Repairs and all sort of diagnostics.

350 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 24 years of experience

Edward is the current European 'Auto Mechanik of the year' (Spelt the german way) having been awarded the huge honour and the title at the European awards ceremony in June 2025! Prior to this Edd held the t...

124 Reviews

Garage in England, 20 years of experience

Here at platinum diagnostic we aim for perfection, reliability and honesty every time. With over 20 years served in the motor trade, service, diagnostic, mot, fault finding, etc on a wide rage of cars an...

67 Reviews

Garage in England, 16 years of experience

Over 16 years experience working on a range of vehicles friendly and reliable hard working

751 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 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 ...

119 Reviews

Garage in England, 12 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...

37 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 30 years of experience

I’ve been in the industry almost 30 years. I’ve worked at every main dealer including the army and police specialist vehicles so can fix anything from a motorcycle to a tank. I have state of the the art diag...

192 Reviews

Garage in England, 27 years of experience

We are a Lisburn based company that SPECIALISES in Pre Purchase Vehicle Inspections and are NUMBER ONE through our own business and Click Mechanic in Northern Ireland for this service, covering Super cars to...

53 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 7 years of experience

Mass Autos specialist in auto electrics and mechanicals. DSG TCU . ecu and bcm repair and cloning. Car keys specialist. Years of experience as a mechanic and as an electrician allows me to carry out full in...

328 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in England, 5 years of experience

As an independent mechanic always aim for the best, always happy to go the extra mile for all our customers.

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in England

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in England 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 Basic 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 10 mechanics in England doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 England - 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 England are most popular for second hand Citroen, Mazda, and Mitsubishi.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in England, 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.

Book a trusted mechanic today

Get an instant quote, then book a vetted mechanic to fix your car at your home or office.

  • Vetted mechanics
  • Save up to 50%
  • Fast online booking

Book repairs for hundreds of makes and faults