BMW M240i
Performance-vehicle PPI combining visual, mechanical and diagnostic checks before the buyer committed.
Independent used-vehicle assessment
Pre-purchase inspections before you commit to the car or van.
A used vehicle can look clean and still hide expensive problems. An independent inspection gives you more information before money changes hands and can highlight where further specialist checks are sensible.
Mobile service
Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections
A used vehicle can look clean and still hide expensive problems. An independent inspection gives you more information before money changes hands and can highlight where further specialist checks are sensible.
- Mobile appointments at a suitable home or workplace
- Clear explanation of findings and work required
- Vehicle-specific quoting based on registration and job scope
- Professional equipment appropriate to the repair
Mechanical and diagnostic checks
A pre-purchase inspection can combine visual and mechanical checks with a professional diagnostic scan. The exact scope depends on the vehicle and inspection level, but the aim is to identify obvious defects, warning signs and areas that deserve further investigation.
Checks can cover engine operation, visible leaks, fluids, tyres, brakes, suspension observations, warning lights, diagnostic fault information, basic electrical operation and road-test behaviour where a safe and legal road test is possible.
Performance & prestige vehicles
High-value cars deserve more than a quick look around.
Recent inspections have included performance vehicles such as the BMW M240i and Kia Stinger GT-S. The same independent process applies whether the car is a daily driver or something more specialist.
Performance vehicle checks
Condition, warning signs and diagnostic evidence are considered together rather than relying on appearance alone.
Kia Stinger GT-S
Independent assessment designed to give the buyer useful evidence before money changes hands.
Registration plates have been obscured on website images for customer privacy.
Clear findings, not a sales decision
The inspection is independent. The report describes what was observed and the significance of those findings rather than making the purchase decision for you.
Where something cannot be confirmed without dismantling, workshop equipment or specialist testing, that limitation is stated rather than guessed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you inspect a vehicle at a dealer or private seller?
Yes, provided the seller agrees and there is reasonable access to the vehicle.
Does the inspection guarantee the vehicle will not develop a fault?
No. An inspection reports the condition and evidence available at the time. It cannot guarantee future reliability or reveal every hidden defect without dismantling.
Do you scan the vehicle for fault codes?
Diagnostic scanning can form part of the inspection and is particularly useful for modern vehicles with multiple control modules.
Can I use the report to negotiate?
You can use factual findings however you choose, including asking the seller to repair an issue or adjusting your offer.
Need a price?
Send the registration, postcode and what the vehicle is doing.
That gives enough information to confirm whether the job is suitable for a mobile visit and what the next step should be.