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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Northern Ireland

143 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 24 years of experience

We are a Lisburn based company that provides an excellent standard of maintenance, servicing and repairs to car, van, 4x4 jeeps, lorry and plant and agricultural machinery. With a large number of years of...

16 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 10 years of experience

As we are a mobile service at A.G Autos - we can arrange to come for any diagnostic and repair work. We have the experience over a variety of machinery that will be tailored to your every need. We've got...

45 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 18 years of experience

I began my career with Renault in Belfast where I completed my apprenticeship & was here for around 3 years. I went on to work in main dealerships to gain experience of other makes/models and worked with bra...

8 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 20 years of experience

J & K Auto Services are your local car servicing centre in Derry run by certified technicians. With 15 years experience, although we are specialists in Honda & Mitsubishi Motors we will service any make or m...

5 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 20 years of experience

I began my career in a local garage in Hilltown where I was for 4 years. I moved to work with a Vauxhall dealership in Dundalk for 5 years to get more dealer specific experience. In 2005 I set-up my own busi...

2 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 21 years of experience

Gary Devenny set-up Colinglen Auto repairs in June 2016, the business operates a 3 ramp workshop and also carry out MOT preparation. Gary the owner served his time in Charles Hurst Renault for 6 years, Bava...

6 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 17 years of experience

Michael is a Mobile Mechanic in Northern Ireland and is well established for over 17 years. He covers a 15 mile radius and works on all makes and models and has garage space if needed.

28 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 11 years of experience

I have been in the trade for around 11 years and run my own business NSB Automotive, the business is going from strength to strength. I am an Audi trained technician and specialise in the servicing, mainten...

330 Reviews

Garage in Birtley, 15 years of experience

I began my career with Citroen/Peugeot in Newcastle though the apprenticeship scheme and served my time there for 4 years. I moved to Prestige Cars in Gateshead for 18 months before gaining more experienc...

297 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in South Lanarkshire , 15 years of experience

Welcome to SAS STEERING ALIGNMENT SERVICES. www.sasalignment.com We will endeavour to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. We are a mobile service covering Scotland . I set-up my own b...

2 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 8 years of experience

Mng Auto Services we do all repairs from engines to clutches, always happy to go above and beyond.

12 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 14 years of experience

Peugeot for 9years Receiving the top award of peugeot master technician Donnelly group 5years 11months This is me looking to build on my aready steady work load and expand my customer base I work...

59 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 18 years of experience

Worked in motor industry for 17 years, have both dealership and independent garage experience. Specialise in Peugeot and Citroens. Can work at cars, small vans and motorcycles

24 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 21 years of experience

Fully qualified motor technician started training in local garage working on all vehicles, have progressed through to full dealership trained technician Jaguar, Landrover trained all vehicles repaired and ca...

4 Reviews

Garage in Northern Ireland, 15 years of experience

Car Repairs NI operate a 2 ramp workshop based in Newtonabbey. We offer repairs for all makes & models and we also have a full body repair shop on site for all body repair requirements. Whether you require a...

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Northern Ireland

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Northern Ireland 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 0 mechanics in Northern Ireland doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 Northern Ireland - 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 Northern Ireland are most popular for second hand Land Rover, Mitsubishi, and Renault.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Northern Ireland, 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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