Before you buy
A pre-purchase inspection at the vehicle can uncover warning lights, diagnostic evidence, condition concerns and likely next costs before money changes hands.
Services / Inspection reportsWhen somebody says
Mobile or workshop · Lancashire & North West
When somebody says
“there’s nothing wrong,”
bring evidence.
Independent vehicle inspections and clear written reports for buyers, motorists and the motor trade. We separate what you were told from what we can test, observe and prove.
ENGINE CLEAN UKINDEPENDENT INSPECTION
EVIDENCE RECORDED
Vehicle condition
& diagnostic report
01
Reported historyKept separate from our observations
02
Test evidenceDiagnostics, photographs and checks
03
Practical next stepClear findings, limits and repair route
We can come to the vehicle
Home, workplace, trader or seller—where access and conditions are suitable.
We establish the first facts
History, physical evidence and diagnostic testing are matched to the question.
Then bring it into the workshop if required
Further testing, repair, collection and delivery can be arranged where applicable.
Four reasons to call
One report.
A clearer decision.
The right inspection depends on the decision you need to make. We agree that question before testing begins.
After a repair
Compare what was reported before the work with what remains afterwards. A clear record matters when a dashboard light has gone out but the underlying question has not.
Dealer or warranty dispute
Record the complaint, timeline, test evidence and observed condition in language that a customer, business or dispute handler can follow.
Motor-trade support
An independent second opinion for garages and traders who need difficult work assessed without losing control of their customer relationship.
Straightforward starting prices
Pay for the service
you actually need.
We confirm the scope and price before work starts. Vehicle type, distance, access, testing time and the depth of written evidence can change the final quotation.
Initial diagnostic inspection
from£120
For a current fault, warning light or first independent fact-find.
- History and complaint review
- Initial physical and diagnostic checks
- Verbal findings and next-step plan
Pre-purchase inspection
from£149
For customers considering a used car or van at a private seller or motor trader.
- Condition and warning-light checks
- Diagnostic scan and road test where possible
- Photographs and written findings
Independent technical report
from£295
For post-repair comparisons, dealer disputes and cases needing a structured signed report.
- Evidence and document review
- Targeted inspection and diagnostics
- Findings, photographs, limitations and repair plan
Trade work: repeat and pre-filtered jobs can be priced on an agreed trade basis. Travel, recovery, collection/delivery, dismantling and specialist testing are quoted separately where required.
The Engine Clean standard
Facts first.
No courtroom theatre.
A useful report does not exaggerate. It shows what was reported, what was observed, how it was tested, what remains uncertain and what should happen next.
- Independent wordingNo automatic blame and no parts condemned from code descriptions alone.
- A readable recordPhotographs, diagnostic evidence and technical findings explained clearly.
- Scope and limitationsNo inspection can reveal every hidden defect; the report states what was and was not examined.
Before you book
Questions about
inspection reports.
Can you inspect the vehicle at my home, workplace or the seller’s premises?
Yes, where there is a safe and suitable place to work and permission to access the vehicle. If the inspection needs workshop equipment, we can arrange workshop time and may be able to offer collection and delivery.
Is an inspection report the same as an MOT?
No. An MOT is a statutory test at an authorised test station. Our inspection records the condition, diagnostic evidence and questions agreed within the inspection scope.
Can I use the report in a complaint about a dealer or previous repair?
A clear independent report can help you explain the technical evidence to a dealer, warranty provider, finance company, Trading Standards adviser or dispute-resolution service. It is factual technical evidence, not legal advice or an automatic finding of liability.
Do you provide court expert-witness reports?
Our standard reports are independent technical inspection reports, not CPR Part 35 expert-witness reports. Tell us at the beginning if court proceedings are contemplated so we can confirm whether the required scope is suitable or refer you appropriately.
What should I send before the appointment?
Send the registration, current mileage, warning lights or symptoms, purchase or repair timeline, previous invoices and any diagnostic reports. Good history helps us inspect the right questions without assuming the answer.
Can you repair the vehicle afterwards?
Yes, where appropriate. We can begin with a mobile fact-find, then book the necessary workshop testing or repair. Any repair is priced separately and you remain in control of what happens next.
Start with the decision you need to make.