Contact me with details of the car you are interested in, and I will book the appointment with the seller or garage. I will let you
know when the appointment is booked, confirm the price for you, then send you a contract and invoice.
Once the inspection is completed, I can call you and briefly run through my findings. I will then provide you with a full written
report and any supporting photographs.
Each inspection includes the following checks:
- Condition of bodywork and paint.
- Note any damage or previous paint/body repairs.
- Glass condition and operation.
- Damage or corrosion to wheels /locking wheel bolt fitting.
- Tyre make, size, tread depth and age.
- Boot storage condition and spare wheel/ compressor/ jack/ tools.
- Leaks, fluid levels and condition of engine bay.
- Underbody condition for damage or corrosion, brake pipes, fuel lines, coolant pipes, exhaust, driveshafts and gearbox.
- Brake pads and discs.
- Shock absorbers and springs.
- Interior trim and carpet condition.
- Operation of switches and functions including: electric seats, heated seats, seatbelts, electric mirrors, sun visors, heater, air conditioning, radio, sat nav, storage compartments etc.
- Plug-in diagnostic check of the engine management system, ABS system, airbag/SRS system, automatic gearbox .
- Full road test to check for abnormal noises, unusual drive characteristics and operation of drivetrain. Carry out emergency stop and perform a stall test on the clutch for manual cars.
What does it cost?
The inspection fee for cars advertised for under £30,000 is just £140.
For cars £30,000 to £60,000 the fee is £180.
Each inspection is subject to a one-way travel charge to the car’s location (at 50p per mile).
Specialist / collectors cars are priced individually to suit the buyer’s requirements.
