Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

Independent pre-purchase inspection where the car is, before you buy. We work for you, not the seller.

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Typical Duration 1.5 hours

We carry out a full diagnostic scan of every module, inspect the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, steering, tyres and underbody, check for accident repair and paint inconsistencies, road test the vehicle, and report findings to you directly.

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At your home or office
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6-month, 6000km warranty

The Most Trusted Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

A pre-purchase inspection is the cheapest money you will spend on a used car, because it either confirms the car is what it appears to be or saves you from a purchase you would have regretted. We inspect mechanically, electronically and structurally, and we do it wherever the car is, including at the seller. Michanic works for the buyer, which means the report says what we found rather than what anyone hopes it says.

Why Choose Our Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Services?

  1. We Work For You:
    Our only obligation is to the person paying for the inspection. The seller does not get to influence what goes in the report.
  2. Full Diagnostic Scan Included:
    Every module is scanned for stored and pending faults, and we check whether codes were recently cleared to hide something.
  3. Structural Checks:
    Panel gaps, paint thickness inconsistencies and underbody condition reveal accident repair the advert will not mention.
  4. At The Seller:
    We inspect where the car is, so you do not need to arrange anything with a vehicle you do not yet own.

Why We are the Best Choice for Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

  • Recently Cleared Codes Detected:
    Readiness monitors that have not completed indicate the fault memory was reset shortly before viewing, which is a warning in itself.
  • Mechanical and Road Test:
    Engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension and steering are assessed running and driving, not only stationary.
  • Service History Cross-Checked:
    Claimed history is compared against what the car physically shows, including the condition of fluids and wear items.
  • Clear Written Outcome:
    You receive findings you can use in negotiation, or to walk away with confidence.

The cost of an inspection is trivial against the cost of the problems it finds. Used cars are commonly sold with a cleared fault memory, a freshly topped up cooling system hiding a head gasket weep, or accident repair that is invisible until you look at panel gaps and paint thickness. None of that is apparent on a test drive, and a seller under no obligation to volunteer it usually will not. The report also has practical value even when the car is sound, because documented wear items are legitimate negotiating ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does a pre-purchase inspection cover?
    A full diagnostic scan of every module, the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, steering and tyres, an underbody and structural check for accident repair, a road test, and a comparison of the car against its claimed history.
  • Can you inspect a car at the seller?
    Yes, that is normally how it works. We attend wherever the vehicle is, which means you do not have to make arrangements for a car you do not yet own.
  • How do you know if fault codes were cleared before viewing?
    Readiness monitors tell us. Those are self tests the car completes over a number of drive cycles, and if they are incomplete while the fault memory is empty, the codes were cleared very recently.
  • What if the seller refuses an inspection?
    That is information in itself. Sellers with nothing to hide are generally happy to allow an independent check, and a refusal is worth taking seriously rather than working around.
  • Does an inspection guarantee the car?
    No, and any inspection that claims to is overselling. It reports the condition found on the day, which is what allows you to make an informed decision or negotiate, but it cannot predict future failures.