The short version: define the question, preserve the history and record what the vehicle can actually prove.
What we check
The scope is agreed before attendance and can include identification and mileage, dashboard warnings, fluid condition, visible engine-bay concerns, tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, body condition, diagnostic scan and a road test where permission, insurance and conditions allow.
Mobile where suitable
We can attend a private seller or motor trader around Burnley and Lancashire where permission, access, lighting and ground conditions are suitable. An on-site inspection cannot reproduce every workshop test. If lifting equipment, dismantling or extended diagnosis is needed, we explain that limitation.
What you receive
The pre-purchase service includes photographs and written findings at the agreed level. Concerns are prioritised so you can distinguish a routine maintenance item from something needing further investigation before purchase.
No inspection can promise the future
The report records accessible condition and evidence at a point in time. It cannot reveal every concealed, intermittent or future defect and is not a warranty. Its value is a better-informed decision, not invented certainty.
Common questions
Before you arrange an inspection
Does the seller need to give permission?
Yes. The seller must agree to access, diagnostic connection and any road test. Ask before booking.
Do I need to attend?
Not necessarily. We can arrange access with the seller and provide the findings to you, subject to suitable arrangements.
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
Engine Clean pre-purchase inspections start from £149. Distance, vehicle type, access and the agreed inspection depth can change the quotation.
Independent guidance
For consumer rights or dispute procedure, use the appropriate independent service:
AA: vehicle inspection overviewCitizens Advice: buying a used car