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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Leicester

Garage in Leicester, 7 years of experience

If you’re looking for affordable quality work carried out by skilled, qualified and experienced technicians and delivered with great customer service in Leicester then you’re in exactly the right place- ABBE...

“The assessment and feedback was very useful in getting a comprehensive picture”

BIRTE, LEICESTER • 7th April 2024

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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79 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Leicester, 7 years of experience

If you require car services such as advanced professional car diagnostics, electrical repairs, dash cam installation, cambelt replacement, clutch replacement, tire puncture repairs, jump-start assistance, or...

“EI was great , contacted me in advance to discuss the car then right after the inspection with a very clear explanation . Will use again . Top service”

COLIN, Leicester • 1st February 2024

Skoda Octavia • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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42 Reviews

Garage in Leicester, 10 years of experience

Sandicliffe ford 2014 - 2018 Noble automotive 2018 - 2019 Listers Volkswagen 2021 - 2022 Self employed mobile mechanic 2022 - present day

“Friendly, quick and efficient. Explained everything very well. Also much better value than the AA or RAC.”

CHARLES, Leicester • 12th October 2023

Vauxhall Corsa • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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132 Reviews

Garage in Leicester, 15 years of experience

At J.J. Auto Repair we always aim to be helpful and friendly. We offer a range of services including, Mobile mechanic, Diagnostics, Full service, Multimedia system fitting, and more...

“He was great, gave me his honest opinion and sent me photos of what he was talking about.”

HELEN, LEICESTER • 19th June 2023

Citroen Berlingo • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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386 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 28 years of experience

I started work with Ford dealership then moving to various dealers Vauxhall was my favourite. Once I qualified I went to work with the aa really enjoyed that job as it tested my knowledge and skill set. Move...

“Simon was so approachable and friendly, myself and my partner could trust him instantly. He was very informative and knowledgeable prior and after the checks were carried out. He ultimately saved us 22,000 pounds by performing a full check on the vehicle when the garage Hartley Motors had told us there were no problems with the car, he was able to discover that the car had been in a crash previously and informed us that there was an oil leak in the engine and cam belt as well as breaks needed changed. His product knowledge was second to no. extremely grateful to have had someone like him along with us to combat these con men! Highly recommend him! Thanks again!”

TANIA, Leicestershire • 1st April 2023

Land Rover Range Rover Sport • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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79 Reviews

Garage serving Leicester, 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...

“Kami did two pre-purchase inspections for us and was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and straightforward.”

JOHN, Leicester • 31st March 2023

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

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169 Reviews

Garage serving Leicester, 17 years of experience

ONYX AUTO CARE are typically renowned for car sales but that is not all! We also do many repairs for customers and get them back on the road as well with our qualified team. We offer a 2 ramp workshop cover...

“Excellent - rapid phone call after and report was comprehensive. I have no concerns and easily organised”

JONATHAN, LEICESTER • 13th January 2023

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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63 Reviews

Garage serving Leicester, 22 years of experience

Mot tester/ mechanic with over 22 years experience own tools diagnostics equipment recovery truck. Love what I do, passionate.

“Mechanic was brilliant was great with communication and working around my needs understood everything I wanted him to do. Sourced a couple of problems with the car which I would have never knew about which stopped me from buying the car. Would highly recommend to anyone”

JACK, Leicester • 3rd December 2022

Vauxhall Corsa • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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148 Reviews

Garage serving Leicester, 20 years of experience

20 Years experience as a vehicle technician covering all aspects of vehicle repairs and Electrical diagnostics with dealership experience and Hybrid level 3 qualified Control unit programming also carried...

“Azhar was brilliant! I am extremely pleased with the service he provided. I had booked Azhar to do a Pre-purchase inspection on a van I was looking to buy. I found his inspection extremely thorough (finding issues that the seller was excessively trying to hide). His report was very well detailed & he also called me to go through the report to make sure he covered everything. I was extremely surprised when he sent me 62 photos/videos! 62!! The seller had even offered to pay Azhar to lie about the report and say the van was worth buying. Thankfully he didn’t accept the money and made an honest report. Frustratingly the van was not as advertised and I decided to walk away from the purchase, had I not received this service from Azhad I would’ve probably ended up purchasing a problem riddled van and a expensive money trap. I will definitely be using Azhar again!”

CRAIG, Leicester • 6th October 2022

Iveco Daily 70C Class • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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175 Reviews

Garage serving Leicester, 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...

“Andrei was great, he carried out a detailed inspection on a car I was interested in buying and found plenty of things to put me off that I would have missed myself. Potentially saved me a lot of money. Also responded to my messages very quickly. Highly recommend!”

JOHN, Leicester • 26th September 2022

Mercedes-Benz AMG • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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262 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 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...

“Michael was the mechanic who surveyed my prospective purchase. Comprehensive report and information given to me in a timely fashion. Gave his professional advice on the vehicle from top to bottom. This putting my mind to rest, going forward with purchase. Awesomeness!!”

NATHAN, WIGSTON • 5th September 2022

Audi A7 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage serving Leicester, 21 years of experience

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

“Raul was great as always 👍🏼
Everything was perfect.
Happy with the whole experience”

HRISTO, LEICESTER • 17th July 2022

Ford Mustang • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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358 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 14 years of experience

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

“Top notch customer service from omar.very professional
Offered a reassuring manor regarding the car I was buying
After speaking with him I was very confident in buying my car
The report came through to me immediately and gave clear results and photos.the click mechanic service deliveres a fantastic service.use these every time for peace of my.
Thanks omar.very happy.”

HAYDN, Leicester • 1st July 2021

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage serving Leicester, 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...

“Imran carried out a pre-purchase inspection on a Maserati Ghibli. He was polite and professional, and made me feel as if he was 'on my side'. He had a good knowledge of this car, and a good knowledge of costs required to rectify the issues he discovered. He did a very thorough inspection and test drive, provided plenty of photos both in the report and via whatsapp immediately upon completion of his inspection. He had the intelligence to obtain a chamois leather to enable a proper inspection of the paintwork despite it raining at the time. He even gave feedback on the actual car dealer, describing him as friendly and helpful, which also gave peace of mind. Very pleased with the inspection - would definitely recommend!”

PHILIP, Leicester • 13th May 2021

Maserati Ghibli • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage serving Leicester, 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...

“Darren was my mechanic. He was very punctual with his call and advised me well. Thank you!”

FLORIAN, Leicester • 25th April 2020

Vauxhall Astra • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Leicester

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Leicester 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 38 mechanics in Leicester doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 Leicester - 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 Leicester are most popular for second hand Renault, Skoda, and Mazda.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Leicester, 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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