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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Greater Manchester

1061 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 14 years of experience

Jonathan and his team at Northern Motors provides a reliable and professional mobile mechanic service that covers the whole of the North West area of England! With over 10 years of experience in the motor...

“Jonathan did the inspection with a level of thoroughness that was impressive and sent the report through to me on the same day which was also very useful. Communication was friendly and useful, and he also gave me a call to alert me to a payment issue. So I am very happy.”

GRAHAM, HORWICH • 19th March 2025

Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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20 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Greater Manchester, 25 years of experience

The Car Consultants was set up by Edd Hunt. Edd Hunt is currently ranked Number 1 in the UK & Ireland according to the League of True Mechanics having won the National competition & held the title an impr...

“Tedd was at the site on time, was very polite and open to answer all questions. During the check, he was professional and knew exactly where to look for and for what reason. He explained to me what the pros and cons of the car were after his inspection and he was extremely helpful for me about choosing to buy or not the car. Top of his job and would recommend without second thought. Thank you Tedd!”

KLEARCHOS, Merseyside • 2nd March 2025

Nissan Juke • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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43 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 20 years of experience

I am an expert mechanic that will come to you for all vehicle repairs With over 19 years of industry experience, I provide my customers at Dixon's Mobile Autocare with a professional mechanic service, deliv...

“Very good. Nice and quick. Very thorough. Communication was great! Highly recommend.”

TOM, Bury • 29th January 2025

MINI Mini • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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25 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 15 years of experience

15 years experience on car, commercial and PSV. Bus Specialist. Advanced diagnostics available. Serving Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

“Earl was very friendly and helpful. He put my mind at rest with buying a used car.”

PETER, Bury • 8th December 2024

Renault Megane • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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66 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 8 years of experience

2016 Trafford Mot and services, carry out services, repairs, Diagnostic, change and repairs tyres. etc 2020 Chorlton mot and service, carry out MOT Inspection on class 4 & 7 up to DVSA standard. Also carry...

“Excellent communication and discussion on issues arising. Very open and knowledgeable”

CALEB, Bury • 26th November 2024

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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15 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 15 years of experience

Jaguar Land Rover main dealer 3years Independent garages for over 12 years

“Ian was excellent from the beginning. He called me personally within no time of accepting the job. He discussed how his experience would be relevant to my job and that he would carry out the inspection in great detail. This gave me a lot of peace of mind from the outset. He did the job on the agreed date/time, arrived early in fact, and gave a detailed report and follow up call to discuss any questions I may have. Would definitely recommend him for this service”

TIM, LEIGH • 6th March 2024

Jaguar F-TYPE • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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28 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 20 years of experience

We are a one-stop garage offering a wide range of repairs including diagnostics, engine repairs, brakes, servicing, timing belts, clutches, and more.

“Absolutely fantastic service, friendly, honest and brilliantly knowledgeable, gave some great advice.
Thanks”

RYAN, England • 26th October 2023

Dacia Duster • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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70 Reviews

Mobile mechanic in Greater Manchester, 18 years of experience

Having 16 years of experience and going in servicing and repairing vehicles to the highest standards and achieving all targets on time leaving all customers satisficed. Specializing on Mercedes brand but not...

“I am very happy with it my purchase. It was fast. Communication was great.
Recommended.”

RANA, Lancashire • 21st October 2023

BMW 1 Series • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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76 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 7 years of experience

Worked in vehicle recovery/repair for last 5 years. Services include Recovery Diagnostic Jump starts Wheel changes Bulb changes Servicing(oil and filters) Brakes Exhaust We can also recover and s...

“Great service, and wasn’t any trouble when I needed to rearrange.
Will certainly be using these again.”

BEN, MANCHESTER • 7th September 2023

Audi S5 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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229 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 24 years of experience

When I left school I wanted to fix cars so the natural path to go along was to go to college, and do my city and guilds. After this however my career took a slight change in direction and I went working for ...

“Brendan was fantastic, very informative and thorough
Phoned me after thr inspection to run through what's what”

COLIN, Manchester • 19th June 2022

Renault Master • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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205 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 20 years of experience

Started when left school. Did training with YTS at Vauxhall main dealer in Bolton, then went on to national tyres, went on to charlie browns where I became a MOT tester. Worked at Honda in Bolton for 3 years...

“David was phoned once the inspection was completed, friendly and happy to answer any questions. The full report came through within 1 hour. Put my mind at rest with buying at a distance. Happy to recommend A.M.S TUNING Bolton”

GRAEME, Bolton • 5th March 2021

Mercedes-Benz SLC • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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211 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 25 years of experience

I have 25+ years of overall work experience in the car repair industry. I began with my apprenticeship in 87-88 and did a great deal of painting/mechanical work on cars. I learned a great deal about the indu...

“I requested Sarfraz to undertake a pre-purchase inspection because I had read his fantastic reviews. His inspection was detailed and thorough, he called me within minutes of completing the inspection and he uploaded the report straight after. Sarfraz picked up faults that would otherwise have gone unnoticed and as a result I was able to make sure they were fixed prior to purchase. The cost of the inspection more than paid for itself in saved repair costs. I was delighted with the service. Thank you Sarfraz. I highly recommend you to anyone considering using your services.”

HENRIETTA, MANCHESTER • 14th December 2020

Peugeot 208 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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165 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 30 years of experience

Do you require your car servicing in farnworth or car servicing in Bolton ? If so keep reading. You’re a busy person — don’t let car problems get in your way either that being a mot check or car servicing...

“The mechanic was great. He rang to let me know when he would be arriving and gave me a message in regards to the overall check of the vehicle before sending me the full report. He advised me as a new driver that the car was a good choice of purchase and good value for money. This is my second time using ClickMechanic and they never fail to do a brilliant job.”

CHARLOTTE, Bolton • 23rd August 2019

Renault Clio • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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163 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 20 years of experience

I have 20 years experience in the auto repair industry which started with my apprenticeship at an independent. Having completed my apprenticeship I then went onto work for a number of other independents befo...

“Danny was my assigned mechanic to carry out a full inspection of a car I was looking at buying... what can I say.... a great guy... hugely knowledgeable and thorough. Answered every question and more and went through the report and findings simply and concisely. Couldn't recommend his services enough. Thank you :)”

STEPHANIE, Stockport • 11th June 2019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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212 Reviews

Garage in Greater Manchester, 26 years of experience

Nissan main dealers, Ford main dealers, Vauxhall main dealers, Fiat main dealers, Kwik-fit, ATS Euro-master, National Tyre's, experienced in all vehicle makes and models Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, Fiat, Peu...

“Danny checked van before purchase. I’m in Glasgow van was in Manchester. Collected van today and I am delighted to say Danny’s report was spot on. Great service and value for money!!”

JOHN, Stockport • 14th May 2019

Fiat Ducato • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Greater Manchester

Read our answers to questions about pre-purchase inspection costs, symptoms and more.

I plan to buy a used car in Greater Manchester - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Greater Manchester spares you the headache and saves the time of checking the vehicle over yourself. The mechanics on our network know what signs to lookout for, potentially helping you avoid future large repair bills.

We have a comprehensive checklist that the mechanic goes through, and they will provide you with a detailed email report and a follow-up call describing the state of the vehicle (if applicable).

Customers value the pre-purchase inspection report they receive from their mechanics. The report will help you make a decision and possibly assist with negotiating price.

A Premium Pre-purchase Inspection is the most popular choice amongst ClickMechanic customers when it comes to checking a used car before the sale. We currently have 60 mechanics in Greater Manchester doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Greater Manchester, a vetted mechanic servicing Greater Manchester will inspect the car you intend to purchase. Depending on the level of service booked (basic, standard or premium), the mechanic will spend up to 3 hours assessing the condition of the vehicle.

When inspecting a used car, mechanics check the interior, lights, fluid levels, brakes and suspension, chassis and car underside (subject to service level booked). All our inspection checklists include a road test to examine the condition of important safety features such as the steering and braking, and give a clear idea whether the vehicle is roadworthy.

Do I need to get permission for a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic in Greater Manchester?

You will need to notify the used car seller about the inspection and should get their permission for the inspection to take place. Also make sure that the inspecting mechanic has clear access to both the vehicle and proposed inspection site so that they can complete their work.

I have booked a used vehicle inspection in Greater Manchester - do I have to be present?

No, there is no need for you to be present during the inspection. Our pre-purchase inspection service is popular with customers wanting to have a professional assessment of a used car they are purchasing e.g. while they are abroad.

You will receive a report about the condition of the car after the inspection is complete and if you wish you will be able to discuss with the mechanic over the phone afterwards (depending on level of service booked).

Does the pre-purchase inspection come with a warranty?

Our pre-purchase inspections of used vehicles do not come with a warranty. The main purpose of inspecting a used car before the sale is to give you an honest and true reflection of the state of the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Pre-purchase inspections in Greater Manchester are most popular for second hand Mini, Mercedes-Benz, and Peugeot.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Greater Manchester, if you decided to purchase the vehicle we recommend having it serviced by one of the mechanics on our network. That way you can ensure you are off to a good start and your car is ready for your future journeys together.

Speak to the mechanic who will do the inspection to book a follow up through ClickMechanic.

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