Used car pre-purchase inspections

Buy a used car with confidence. Book a vetted mechanic to carry out a 118-point mechanical inspection at the seller's location, starting from only £75.

5 reasons people love ClickMechanic:

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No need to go to the garage
Fully vetted & qualified mechanics
1 year parts & repairs warranty

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"I was very cautious about using ClickMechanic, I should not have been. The service was just what I would have wished for and my car was fixed at my place of work. Highly recommended." - Sara A. Stickley

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About the car

Simply enter in the car's registration and postcode where it is located.
Pick a date & time

Choose a day and time that suits you and the seller for the inspection.
Sit back and relax!

A mechanic will attend, undertake the inspection, and then you'll receive a report into your inbox.

Pre-purchase FAQ

Protect yourself from unexpected repair costs

The Citizen's Advice Bureau received 84,000 complaints from used car buyers in the past year. They recommend protecting yourself by having it checked by a mechanic before you buy it.

Our Pre-purchase inspections cost just £75.20-£107.20, a saving of up to £90 when compared to the AA and RAC (AA: £142 - £162, RAC £149 - £163*).

*Prices of AA Basic and RAC Essentials inspections for non-members November 2014.

See our 118-point inspection checklist

What others are saying

"Lyndsey spent £1,600 on a second hand car from her local garage which soon began stopping in the middle of the road."

Rick Kelsey , BBC Newsbeat

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	Front suspension and steering
1	Engine underside leakage
2	Steering joints/ball joints
3	Steering rack
4	Chassis members
5	Power steering
6	Wheels hubs/bearings
7	Road springs
8	Pipes/hoses
9	Shock absorbers (conditions/leaks)
10	Gaiters/boots
11	Sub frames/mountings
12	Suspension arms/mountings
13	Tie bars/anti roll bars
14	Corrosion - floor/chassis
	Wheels and tyres
15	Front right tyre
16	Front left tyre
17	Rear right tyre
18	Rear left tyre
19	Spare wheel condition
20	Alloy wheel condition (if applicable)
	Electrical/controls
21	Rear lights/number plate lights
22	Stop lights
23	Starting system/ignition lock
24	Battery voltage
25	Battery charging system
26	Headlights
27	Side light/running lights
28	Indicators/hazard lights
29	Reverse/fog lights
30	Auxiliary lights
31	Panel lights
32	Switches/controls
33	Instrument/controls function
34	Horn
35	Door locking
36	Window/sunroof operation
37	Wipers/washers
38	Headlamp washer/headlamp wiper
	Body exterior
39	Glass
40	Door locks/operation
41	Fuel filler cover/petrol cap
42	Body damage
43	Past repair evident
44	Corrosion
	Clutch/transmission - manual
45	Fluid/oil leaks
46	Hydraulic system
47	Linkage (wear)
48	Casings
49	Mountings
50	Drive shaft assemblies
51	Universal/sliding joints (if visible)
52	Slave cylinder gaiter/boot
53	Propshaft(s)
54	Bearings/supports
	Engine compartment
55	Coolant/antifreeze level
56	Coolant leak
57	Radiator/cap
58	Hoses/pipes
59	Drive belts (visible damage)
60	Power steering fluid level
61	Clutch fluid level
62	Brake fluid level
63	Engine oil level
64	External leaks (engine)
65	Engine mountings
66	Cold starting
67	Fast idle (cold)
68	Noise level (cold)
69	Excess fumes/smoke
	Rear suspension and underframe
70	Road springs
71	Anti-roll bar
72	Shock absorbers
73	Suspension arms/fixings
74	Location rod/fixings
75	Bumpers stops/gaiters
76	Wheel hubs/bearings
77	Pipes/hoses
78	Sub frames/mountings
79	Chassis members
80	Corrosion - floor/chassis
	Interior luggage compartment
81	Seat belts
82	Seat mechanism (driver's seat)
83	Mirror condition - internal
84	Boot/tailgate lock
	Fuel system
85	Tank fixings
86	Fuel lines
87	Breather pipes
88	Evidence of leaks
	Exhaust system
89	Operation
90	System condition
	Brakes
91	Master cylinder security (if accessible)
92	Fluid leaks
93	Servo/power system
94	Flexible hoses
95	Pipes/connections
96	Discs/pads (visual check)
97	Hand/parking brake operation/adjustments
98	Hand/parking brake linkage
	Road test
99	Overheating evidence
100	Gearbox operation/noise level
101	Accelerator pedal/cable adjustment (unless digital)
102	Brake servo/power system
103	Brake pedal/linkage
104	Final drive operation/noise level
105	Engine - performance
106	Engine - noise
107	Excess smoke
108	Clutch pedal/cable adjustment
109	Clutch operation
110	Instrument/controls function
111	General steering/handling
112	Footbrake operation
113	Hand/parking brake operation
114	Suspension noise
115	Turbo/super charger operation
116	Road holding/stability
117	Warning lights
118	Cruise control

Used car pre-purchase inspections

5 reasons people love ClickMechanic:

Book your inspection in a few simple steps

Protect yourself from unexpected repair costs

What others are saying

Book a pre-purchase inspection today

Pre-Purchase Inspection FAQ

Can the inspection be undertaken without me being present?

Does the inspection come with a warranty?

Do I get a report after the inspection?

How quickly can I get an inspection?

Can the mechanic check these extra things?

Can I get a deeper inspection for more money?

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