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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Motherwell

6 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 10 years of experience

I have been in the industry for around 10 years. During this time I have worked in an Independent mechanical business as well as owned my own garage.

“Did what was required. Gave me a recommendation. Which I followed. Thanks to you.”

ROBERT, Airdrie • 1st January 2024

Peugeot 207 • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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333 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 15 years of experience

Welcome to SAS STEERING ALIGNMENT SERVICES. www.sasalignment.com We will endeavour to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. We are a mobile service covering Scotland . I set-up my own b...

“Terrific. Communicated clearly and completed a thorough pre-purchase inspection in good time. Very happy with the service.”

DAVID, WISHAW • 30th May 2022

Vauxhall Corsa • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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266 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 10 years of experience

I have been in the trade for over 10 years as a mechanic, working in franchise dealerships & performance targeted garages Including repair of emergency response vehicles. Specialist in all make/model servici...

“He's excellent and really personable put things into laymans terms for me.
Great chat (not rushed) and I am confident that i know the exact condition of the vehicle. Highly recommend him. Having done both , this is much cheaper than RAC/AA etc for same service via click mechanic.”

PHILIP, Motherwell • 23rd March 2021

Ford Transit • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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136 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 25 years of experience

Hi, I have owned and run my own business for over 10 years. Previous to this, I had several years employment with a range of different Franchises including Ford, Vauxhall, Iveco, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Finall...

“Ian was terrific, a very thorough pre-inspection which identified a couple of issues.
Great communication, PDF report and photos.
Has a very strong Scottish accent!!
Five stars without hesitation.”

STEVEN, Motherwell • 22nd July 2020

Infiniti Q30 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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35 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 25 years of experience

Our Glasgow workshop is a reliable partner for all kinds of repair.We focus on personalised customer service as well as ensuring fair, transparent prices and guaranteeing quality work.We're happy to give you...

“Phil was really thourogh and I would recommend him. It was a vehicle inspection I paid for. He called as soon as the report was emailed and talked in detail about the report. Excellent service. A+++”

STUART, Wishaw • 22nd September 2017

Honda Stepwagon • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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182 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 17 years of experience

CDL AutoTec is owned & operated by Duncan Hamilton who has over 17 years experience in the trade. We offer full garage services with a 1 bay workshop catering for all make/models and repairs. If you cannot m...

“I booked a used van pre purchase premium inspection. This service was new to me as I had been let down by a mechanic who could not attend. I'm so glad that happened. Although more expensive than I had planned it was an in depth report at far less cost than RAC or AA. Duncan was very communicative and accommodating as the dealers commitments meant I had to change the time of his attendance. The report was available same day and not very long after he completed the inspection. I felt so much better on seeing the real condition of the vehicle. Duncan helped me with understanding the issues he found so that I could confidently communicate these to the dealer as matters needing discussed. Would definitely use this service again. Would also consider trying out the mobile repair service too. An all round good experience.”

MARIE, NORTH LANARKSHIRE • 9th November 2020

Ford Transit • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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21 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 12 years of experience

BMW trained technician with 12 years of experience in the trade.

“Couldn't have asked for better. Sam was fantatsic, he accepted booking at short notice, and his communication was excellent. Worth every penny getting a pre purchase inspection. Would recommend him without any hesitation”

ANDREW, CLELAND • 13th June 2024

Citroen Relay • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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42 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 20 years of experience

I’ve been a mechanic of 20 years since leaving school and I thrive on cars it’s not only my work but my hobby, I enjoy everything about vehicles and followed the footsteps of my family, all of which there is...

“Derek was great to deal with communication was spot on.his report on my purchase was very professional and a pleasure to deal with and will be using him again👍🏻”

STEVEN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE • 14th August 2023

Renault Master • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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38 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 10 years of experience

Hi. Welcome to DW Car-Tec, Ive been in the motor industry for over 10 years now started in an independent garage then went to the dealer. I’m now offerings garage service at your door/work, Supplying the...

“Darren was very friendly, helpful and efficient- would definitely recommend to anyone.”

SUZANNE, Airdrie • 15th December 2022

SEAT Leon • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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217 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 9 years of experience

Hi, I'm Dylan your local mobile mechanic. I have always had a passion for cars from a very young age, hence my career choice. I started out as an apprentice in my local independent garage working on a...

“Dylan was the approved mechanic
I chose the most expensive option through clickmechanic
I was very impressed with
His communication
His thoroughness in illustrating the issues with the car through text , pictures and verbally
His friendliness
Overall 10/10”

NEIL, SHOTTS • 20th July 2023

Fiat Panda • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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74 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 25 years of experience

17 Years Mercedes-Benz 3 Years Auto Electrical Services 4 Years Rolls Royce (Aviation).

“Andy carried out a very thorough pre-purchase check on a car that reassured me in going forward with the purchase.
Geat job.”

MARTIN, East Kilbride • 25th May 2023

MINI Mini Countryman • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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112 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Motherwell, 7 years of experience

An exciting new company established in Dec 2022 specialising in mobile mechanics. The hassle of dropping your car off and picking your car up from a garage is over. We cover a several areas those being, Ayrs...

“Absolutely brilliant, kept me up to date with everything. Phoned after the inspection also gave a very detailed report with close up pictures of issues found. Passed the findings over to the dealership while he was there so they could remedy it. I would Absolutely recomend a pre purchase inspection to anyone as now I feel like I can buy the car with confidence knowing what work I will need to do”

IONA, Glasgow • 23rd August 2023

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage serving Motherwell, 15 years of experience

I started my mechanical life through a GTG apprenticeship wich then progressed into becoming a fully qualified level 3 mechanical and mot certified where I worked in main dealer for a further 7 years after ...

“Yes, excellent communication , good knowledge mmmmmmm mmmmmm bbbbb vvvvvvv”

ANDY, GLASGOW • 23rd December 2024

Porsche Boxster • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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109 Reviews

Garage serving Motherwell, 20 years of experience

Over 20 years experience in independent garages including bodyshop mechanic and also fiat and kia main dealer carrying out all types of repairs and mot testing

“Great service from Mike with our pre-purchase car check - a friendly, knowledgable mechanic. Highly recommended.”

DAVID, Stirling • 6th November 2024

Audi A6 Avant • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Garage serving Motherwell, 24 years of experience

Central Scotland Car Sales don’t only provide quality cars, we also provide our very own vehicle service and repairs centre. We can take on a large range of vehicle repairs. We as based in central Scotland

“Steve was great. He called me before the inspection to let me know his mechanic Jordan was on site. He explained what would happen and when he would call me back. He was punctual calling me back, he was clear and concise with all his information. He was able to offer an opinion as to whether or not the car was appropriate for me. He and his mechanic paid a lot of attention to detail. He was not condescending, and as a woman buying only her second car, made me feel very very comfortable and I will 100% recommend him in the future.”

NATALIE, Dunfermline • 30th November 2021

Ford Transit Custom • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Motherwell

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Motherwell 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 Basic 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 37 mechanics in Motherwell doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Motherwell, a vetted mechanic servicing Motherwell 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 Motherwell?

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 Motherwell - 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 Motherwell are most popular for second hand Citroen, Mazda, and Mitsubishi.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Motherwell, 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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