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Find a Mobile Mechanic or Garage in the West Midlands for Pre-Purchase Inspections

Need a trustworthy mechanic in the West Midlands? ClickMechanic makes it easy to book a vetted mobile mechanic or trusted garage near you for a Pre-purchase inspection. Just enter your car details and get an instant upfront price and book in minutes. With mobile mechanics and garages that come to you covering all of the West Midlands we make car care easy for everyone.

Top garages & mobile mechanics for Pre-Purchase Inspections in the West Midlands

139 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 25 years of experience

Hi I’m Simon. I have 25 years experience in the motor trade in both electrical and mechanical jobs. I use the latest Autel scan tool and will always provide a full vehicle scan health check with an emailed ...

175 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 12 years of experience

Saf has been operating as a repair business since 2015, however we have been selling cars since 2008 and wanted to add the repair aspect after many requests from customers. We offer a fully mobile service i...

540 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 21 years of experience

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

564 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in the West Midlands, 15 years of experience

Ive been a mechanic for 15 years im hybrid trained and level 3 trained technician ive worked for a major leading company and decided to run my own business im also mot trained so have a good understanding of...

44 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 14 years of experience

Welcome to NexGen Auto-Serve, we are mobile mechanics that caters to all types of jobs big or small we are happy to help. We can offer services and repairs, replacements keys, mobile valeting and retrofi...

161 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 25 years of experience

Over 25 years experience in fixing cars,10 years of preparing rally cars. Studies: University and Master in auto vehicle engineering,all mechanical jobs done along my experience as clutches,timing belt,wet ...

36 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 12 years of experience

Worked on various different vehicles for many years and have specialised in volkswagen group for the initial half of my career. Offering mobile mechanics, dpf cleaning, trackers, immobilisers, alarms, an...

273 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in the West Midlands, 38 years of experience

The start of my career I was a trained auto electrician. Then a master technician within a main dealership. And for the last 18 years I’ve been part of a big automotive company. So I have plenty of experienc...

261 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in the West Midlands, 9 years of experience

About Me. I came here from Hungary where i used to work for 3 years at a Volkswagen Dealership. Before that and during these 3 years i was also working at my fathers garage because he is a qualified mechani...

38 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in the West Midlands, 15 years of experience

I gained my mechanical qualifications in my home country of Zimbabwe & worked in the trade there for around 5 years before emigrating to the UK. My first role when I arrived was with an independent garage ca...

391 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 25 years of experience

Hi, my name is Darren Branch. I have been working on cars most of my life, with 25 years worth of experience. I have long realised that it is not the actual garage that you should be putting your trust into...

178 Reviews

Garage in the West Midlands, 20 years of experience

Here at platinum diagnostic we aim for perfection, reliability and honesty every time. With over 20 years served in the motor trade, service, diagnostic, mot, fault finding, etc on a wide rage of cars an...

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in the West Midlands

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

I plan to buy a used car in the West Midlands - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in the West Midlands 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 37 mechanics in the West Midlands doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in the West Midlands, a vetted mechanic servicing the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands?

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 the West Midlands - 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 the West Midlands are most popular for second hand Citroen, Land Rover, and Kia.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in the West Midlands, 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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