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.
A seller's driveway hides what a workshop ramp reveals.
WORKSHOP EVIDENCE
See the car from underneath before you commit from above.
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.
The ramp changes the view.
SERVICE COVERAGE
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.
FROM BOOKING TO VERDICT
How a pre-purchase booking works
You leave with evidence you can use to buy, negotiate or walk away.
- STEP 1
Book workshop appointment
Arrange with the seller to bring the vehicle to our Meriden Road garage.
- STEP 2
Ramp & OBD inspection
We elevate the car, run diagnostic sweeps, measure wear items, and road test.
- STEP 3
Written mechanic feedback
Get an honest breakdown of urgent faults vs minor items to inform your purchase.
CLEAR PRICE / CLEAR NEXT STEP
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection
Fixed workshop inspection fee including ramp check, OBD sweep, and written report.
Price includes VAT. We confirm any additional work before it begins.
Brought a used Golf here before buying. Found £400 of hidden brake and oil leak issues, allowing me to negotiate down.
Coventry Buyer, Google Review
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pre-Purchase Inspection FAQs
Still unsure whether this is the right service?
Call 024 7531 1911Do you offer mobile pre-purchase checks at seller locations?
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.
Does this include an HPI financial background check?
Our service focuses on mechanical, structural, and electronic condition. We recommend running an independent online HPI check for finance, insurance write-off category, or mileage history.
WORKSHOP GUIDES
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