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Pre-Purchase Car Inspection
Comprehensive workshop inspection on our lift ramp with full OBD-II diagnostic module sweeps and road test before you hand over cash for a used car.
What we do
Why get a workshop ramp inspection before buying?
A test drive around the block won't tell you if the subframe is rusting through or if a fault code was cleared 10 minutes before you arrived.
Our Meriden Road workshop elevation reveals exact mechanical, structural, and electrical condition so you buy with confidence.
- OBD-II Electronics
- Underbody & Ramp Inspection
- Road Test & Brakes
Why choose The Motor Medics?
Clear work. Clear answers.
Evidence-led checks
We inspect and test before recommending parts or repair work.
Experienced technicians
Modern equipment is paired with practical workshop experience.
Clear priorities
You’ll know what needs attention now and what can sensibly wait.
Honest approval
No repair begins until the findings and price have been explained.
What’s included
What gets inspected on the ramp
A complete 40-point workshop inspection.
OBD-II Electronics
Full scan across engine, ABS, airbag, transmission, and body modules.
Underbody & Ramp Inspection
Elevated check for oil leaks, chassis rust, floor pan condition, and exhaust.
Road Test & Brakes
Clutch bite, gear shift smoothness, wheel bearing noise, and braking stability.
Know before you buy
Independent used-car inspections near Coventry
A clean advert and a short test drive cannot show you the condition underneath the car or inside its control modules.
Our workshop pre-purchase inspection puts the vehicle on a lift, checks visible structural and mechanical condition, measures key wear items and scans the electronic systems for stored faults.
You receive straightforward findings that can help you buy with confidence, negotiate fairly or walk away before an expensive problem becomes yours.
- Ramp and underbody inspection
- Brake and tyre measurements
- Electronic fault scan
Simple process
How a pre-purchase booking works
Book workshop appointment
Arrange with the seller to bring the vehicle to our Meriden Road garage.
Ramp & OBD inspection
We elevate the car, run diagnostic sweeps, measure wear items, and road test.
Written mechanic feedback
Get an honest breakdown of urgent faults vs minor items to inform your purchase.
Look beyond the advert and test drive
What can a workshop ramp inspection find before you buy?
A driveway inspection can check the obvious; putting the car on a lift exposes the expensive areas hidden underneath.
Ramp access gives a much clearer view of the subframes, suspension, exhaust, brake pipes, fluid leaks, corrosion and signs of previous impact or poor repair. These are precisely the areas that are difficult to judge from photographs, a forecourt walk-around or a short road test.
Our Coventry pre-purchase car inspection combines that underbody assessment with tyre and brake measurements, an electronic system scan and a road test. The resulting evidence can help you decide whether to buy, renegotiate the price or walk away before inheriting a costly problem.
- Inspect the complete underbody
- Measure visible wear
- Use findings before committing
Straightforward pricing
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection
Fixed workshop inspection fee including ramp check, OBD sweep, and written report.
No hidden charges.
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Frequently asked questions
Pre-Purchase Inspection FAQs
Our pre-purchase inspections are conducted at our Coventry workshop. Using our workshop ramp allows a far more thorough inspection of underbody components, fluid leaks, and suspension than a driveway check permits.
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Send the five quick details above or call the workshop. We’ll confirm the date, explain the next step and keep the quote clear.