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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Rugby

38 Reviews

Garage in Rugby, 15 years of experience

I began my career with Nationwide Auto Centres (Now Halfords) in Bristol where I completed my apprenticeship, I was with Nationwide for around 4 years. My next move was to a Vauxhall main dealer for 1 year b...

54 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 6 years of experience

We are a race team at heart and do hi-spec race car builds. We also like to see people get the same level of attention to detail on there road cars. From low end to high end you will receive the same level o...

258 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Rugby, 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...

354 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Rugby, 14 years of experience

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

158 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 9 years of experience

I started out in my mobile mechanic career in 2012. Prior to that I was a professional motorsport racing mechanic building and BMW's and West Fields for 2 years as well as working in an independent repair ga...

DEAMOKO, Rugby 11th May 2015

Land Rover Range Rover Sport • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

77 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Rugby, 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...

270 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 11 years of experience

i started my career Ford Dagenham london 1993-1998 worked at my local garage in South Manchester called Hulme Car Repair for a short time before taking up a post with Star Auto Glass in Manchester from 1998...

EDWARD, CRICK 14th June 2017

Mazda 6 • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

36 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 5 years of experience

Jaguar Land Rover Engineering Mercedes-Benz BMW Classic Restoration

374 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Rugby, 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...

235 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 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...

19 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Rugby, 5 years of experience

Did my qualifications through college since then I have worked on a range of cars from small hatchbacks to large suvs of the job is small or large guaranteed I’ll do the work to the highest standard

416 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 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...

61 Reviews

Garage serving Rugby, 22 years of experience

I left school at 16 and went right into the trade doing my apprenticeship at Renault. From there I worked for Land Rover,Volvo,BMW, Renault, and Citroen main dealers. I then went on and worked for the AA for...

SOPHIE, Coventry 24th February 2015

Mini Mini • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Rugby

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Rugby 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 6 mechanics in Rugby doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 Rugby - 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 Rugby are most popular for second hand Toyota, Kia, and Maruti.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Rugby, 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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