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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Newport, Isle of Wight

559 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 13 years of experience

Joseph Bloomfield Mobile Mechanic. The business covers all makes/models & repairs, so no job is too big or too small. I cover the South Coast area & beyond.

290 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 8 years of experience

Welcome to AIC Maintenance Group - We Offer a Specialist Mobile Mechanic Service at your home or work place throughout West Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey Are you looking for a professional car mechanic who can...

239 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 24 years of experience

Edward Hunt is currently ranked Number 1 in the UK & Ireland according to the League of True Mechanics having won the National competition & held the title an impressive 3 years running, being crowned number...

485 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 20 years of experience

I began my career as a mechanic when I was 17 years old in Portugal. When I was 22 years old I set-up my own garage in for around 7 years before moving to the UK in 2007. I worked in various garages in order...

64 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 8 years of experience

I have over 8 years experience working on all types of vehicles from super cars to everyday run arounds. Highly competent and extremely knowledgeable, I have a passion for vehicles and how they work. With an...

96 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 11 years of experience

I began my career with Cross Autos in Southampton and spent all of my career there to date and that was for around 11 years. In 2016 I set-up my own mobile mechanic business called LC Diagnostic & Repair. Th...

169 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 14 years of experience

Three years' work experience within a family run garage and eleven years' work experience as a freelance Mobile Mechanic in Fareham and surrounding areas.

112 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 12 years of experience

Wateridge services offering a totally mobile mechanic service Fully qualified and insured with years of experience Call/message for a no obligation quote

ROBERT, Southampton 29th May 2017

BMW 5 Series • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

4 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 30 years of experience

With many happy and returning customers over the last 20 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. My aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed y...

114 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 19 years of experience

Hi I'm Dan I am a fully qualified level 3 mechanic and licenced MOT Tester with experience of all makes and models of cars and vans. I specialise in fitting clutches among other repairs that I offer. Myself ...

1 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 13 years of experience

Director - K.E Commercial Repairs Ltd DAF (Main Dealer) - Breakdown/Diagnostic Engineer Mercedes Benz HGV - Supervisor/Engineer Isuzu - Engineer/Technician Renault - Engineer/Technician

98 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 14 years of experience

Here at CK Mobile Mechanics we believe in a no nonsense aproach to vehicle repair and servicing, Keeping downtime to a minimum and keeping your wheels turning. As we offer a fully mobile service, we ...

76 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 20 years of experience

Starting my love for cars watching my father repair cars since I was very young, then I went to a SENAI technical school of mechanics where I studied for 2 years and automotive electrical for another 2, afte...

37 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 8 years of experience

An experienced mechanic working on all types of cars from classics to super cars. Offering all general mechanics works, inspections, servicing and MOT’s

159 Reviews

Garage serving Newport, Isle of Wight, 40 years of experience

I completed my apprenticeship with Blox Services in London and subsequetly spent 13 years there before the business closed down. My move after Blox Services was to a well known security company called Securi...

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Newport, Isle of Wight

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

I plan to buy a used car in Newport, Isle of Wight - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Newport, Isle of Wight 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 1 mechanics in Newport, Isle of Wight doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Newport, Isle of Wight, a vetted mechanic servicing Newport, Isle of Wight 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 Newport, Isle of Wight?

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 Newport, Isle of Wight - 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 Newport, Isle of Wight are most popular for second hand Toyota, Kia, and Maruti.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Newport, Isle of Wight, 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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