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Top Mechanics For Volkswagen Pre Purchase Inspections

5 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Rochester, 9 years of experience

Miskins Mechanical Solutions provide a range of mobile automotive, plant and refrigerant handling services to suit your needs.

“Really happy with the pre-purchase inspection that Sam did. He provided a thorough report, talked me through any potential issues and provided photos. Really easy to communicate with and would recommend.”

KATE • 13th December 2024

Volkswagen Transporter • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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139 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Ingol, Preston , 10 years of experience

BMW Group Senior technican, Air conditioning certified, Hybrid / High voltage certified, MOT tester.

“George was on time, thorough, very knowledgeable as an MOT assessor also, and his report was invaluable in making the decision to buy the car as I didn't want to travel the long distance without being confident it was mechanically sound. He phoned when he said he would. He was very friendly and also responded to a follow-up query after purchase. I am exceedingly happy with the car, and wouldn't hesitate to use George or Clickmechanic again.”

SUE • 13th December 2024

Volkswagen Polo • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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13 Reviews

Garage in London, 6 years of experience

German specialist garage based in EDGWARE HA86LN. We M O T cars bikes and small vans. All mechanical work welcome. We also do online coding on Mercedes, BMW and MINI. Our garage provides insurance approved i...

“Excellent advice. Would highly recommend! Took the time to talk us through the car and any potential issues.”

STEPHEN • 5th December 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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48 Reviews

Garage in Accrington , 30 years of experience

Unity Tyres 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 care of all...

“Yes, the feedback I received on the car was honest and very helpful. The car inspection highlighted numerous faults which has helped us decide not to buy the car.”

FERN • 4th December 2024

Volkswagen Polo • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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65 Reviews

Garage in High Wycombe, 15 years of experience

We do a range of work and have 15 years of experience. We do the following: - services - brakes and suspension work - clutch/flywheel - MoT - vehicle inspections/reports - diagnostics - timing belts...

“Kay was fantastic, he explained everything in a way that was easy for me to understand and answered all my questions in an absolutely professional manner. He provided a very knowledgeable and honest service.”

KELLY • 4th December 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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59 Reviews

Garage in Sheffield, 13 years of experience

3 years learning roadside repairs 5 years across different garages 3 years self employed 1 year managing a garage 1 year specialising in dpfs and gpfs.

“James was booked for a pre-purchase vehicle inspection on a Sunday morning. He called ahead of the appointment to introduce himself and let me know all about the booking. James arrived on time, carried out a thorough inspection and was very informative. James was extremely knowledgeable and gave me information about the car that helped me make an informed decision whether to go ahead with the purchase. I am extremely grateful for the information provided and would highly recommend both James and the pre-purhase inspection service. It is very good value for money and gave me piece of mind and confirmation of some issues that were ringing alarm bells when l went to view a vehicle for sale.”

LISA • 1st December 2024

Volkswagen Tiguan • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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71 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Hertford, 12 years of experience

Repairs, servicing and diagnostic on all makes and models of vehicles. Timing belts, clutches on smaller gearbox vehicles mobile. Suspension work. Brake pads, discs and shoes. Dpf regen.

“Spencer did a pre-purchase inspection for me and I was really impressed. He was punctual, did a thorough job and communicated really well with his report and phone calls. The company I was buying from were very impressed as well.
A top job and it gave me lots of confidence in the purchase - thank you.”

SIMON • 26th November 2024

Volkswagen Caravelle • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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208 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Leeds, 8 years of experience

IMI level 3 IMI level 2 MOT tester Over 10 years experience in the motor trade covering the Yorkshire area.

“Dylan. Was booked last minute and after reaching out to me to confirm, he arrived within 24hr.

The visit was at a good time and feedback was prompt.
It was a great level of detail and he explained parts of the examination for me. Offered very good advice and helped me make an informed decision on my purchase. I'd happily use the service again and recommend him.”

HAMID • 13th November 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage in Aberdare , 12 years of experience

Aberdare service centre is a family run garage with decades of experience in the motor trade most with main dealers , we have now had a rebrand with all of us working together to bring you the best service p...

“Jamie was a great help, went to the car on relatively short notice, very friendly and I got the report back in good time.”

JACK • 6th November 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage in Ashton-Under-Lyne, 20 years of experience

I am an expert mechanic that will come to you for all vehicle repairs With over 19 years of industry experience, I provide my customers at Dixon's Mobile Autocare with a professional mechanic service, deliv...

“Great mechanic, very friendly & helpful.
Communication from both the company & directly with the mechanic was top tier. I am so pleased that I used click mechanic & will 100% use them in the future”

ABDULLA • 2nd November 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage in Gwynedd, 15 years of experience

At OJS Recovery, we strive to provide exceptional service to all of our customers. Our team are dedicated to getting you back on the road as quickly as possible

“Dan was absolutely amazing.
He gave me an extensive pre purchase vehicle inspection report. I would recommend everyone use the service before buying a vehicle.
It’s worth every penny.
Thanks Dan .”

ANDREW • 29th October 2024

Volkswagen Transporter • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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84 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Reading, 8 years of experience

Had a garage open in reading for 8 years, I specialized in VW cars but can work on any cars. I do engines, gearboxes and full services and many other repairs.

“Excellent services, extremely helpful and very informative. I would recommend this service and will probably use you again.
Many thanks, Katie”

KATIE • 28th October 2024

Volkswagen Polo • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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220 Reviews

Garage in Pontypool , 22 years of experience

N V Q 1,2,3 22 years professional experience Hgv fitter NVQ 1,2,3 Been fitting 22 years Got 3 recovery truck and a full kitted service van

“Dean was friendly and informed. The report was thorough and fair with attention to detail re. areas of the car that may need attention in the future.
Dean was happy to discuss further questions I had over the phone after the inspection.”

KATE • 24th October 2024

Volkswagen Golf • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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34 Reviews

Garage in Edinburgh , 15 years of experience

Lavish car care provide a professional mobile vehicle servicing and repair service covering lothians and Edinburgh With over 15 years experience in major prestige brands we pride our customer service and r...

“I can’t thank John enough. He carried out a pre-purchase mechanical inspection on a vehicle which saved me a lot of time and and more importantly, money.
Never used this service before, but I’m absolutely sold and would not hesitate to use this service again especially when you are unsure of the information received from a car seller.
Worth every penny to have that piece of mind.”

ANDREW • 23rd October 2024

Volkswagen Transporter • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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83 Reviews

Garage in Stoke-On-Trent, 5 years of experience

Qwickfix always aim for the best, always happy to go the extra mile for all our customers.

“Cristian was excellent. He messaged to let me know what time he would arrive and communicated through every step. Highly highly recommended and very happy with the service.”

LIAM • 23rd October 2024

Volkswagen T-ROC • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about Volkswagen pre-purchase inspections

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

I plan to buy a used Volkswagen - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic on the Volkswagen you are considering buying 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 one of the most popular choices amongst ClickMechanic customers when it comes to checking a used Volkswagen car before the sale. We currently have 100s of mechanics doing pre-purchase inspections across the ClickMechanic network.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection on Volkswagen?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection with ClickMechanic, a vetted mechanic who carries out inspections on Volkswagen will inspect the car you intend to purchase. Depending on the level of inspection booked (basic, standard or premium), the mechanic will spend up to 3 hours assessing the condition of the vehicle.

When inspecting a used Volkswagen, 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.

I have booked a used Volkswagen inspection - 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 Volkswagen pre-purchase inspection come with a warranty?

Our pre-purchase inspections of used Volkswagen vehicles do not come with a warranty. The main purpose of inspecting a used Volkswagen before the sale is to give you an honest and true reflection of the state of the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Can I book a follow up appointment for my Volkswagen?

Following your used Volkswagen car inspection, if you decided to purchase the Volkswagen 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.

If there is any issues that needs fixing speak to the mechanic who will do the inspection to get a quote and book a follow up through ClickMechanic.

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