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ClickMechanic > Pre-Purchase Inspection > England > The West Midlands > Pre-Purchase Inspection in Solihull

Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Solihull

83 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 20 years of experience

Hi, my name is marcus. I am a highly qualified mechanic with over 15 years experience. I am friendly, polite, reliable and efficient. Your safety is of the utmost importance . I take pride in my work and ...

“Marcus was very good , straight to the point , quick , and can spot any issue straight away, take his time doing his tests and tell you the truth in an understandable and clear way, I would definitely recommend him and I will absolutely ask for his services again. Many thanks Marcus”

AKRAM, SHIRLEY • 8th June 2024

Lexus NX 300h • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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504 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 21 years of experience

I have over 2 decades of experience in the motor industry..

“Raul was helpful and made me feel confident about buying my new car
He was punctual and good communication”

LIZZIE, West Midlands • 5th March 2023

Ford Fiesta • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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57 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 7 years of experience

Servicing Plug in Diagnostic checks Brakes Mechanical Pre-purchase Inspections

“B was very knowledgeable and easy to reach when needed. He completed the inspection thoroughly and gave helpful advice on what I'd need to get fixed in future with the potential car.”

KUMAYL, Solihull • 30th August 2022

Volkswagen Polo • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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430 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 17 years of experience

Talk Torque Ltd T/A Car Surgeon™ Car Surgeon™ is an auto repair facility dedicated to quality service and maintenance of general, high-end and performance vehicles at an affordable price. Many mainland...

“Imran turned up on time stated but didn’t receive a call? The seller texted me to tell me he had left 1 and a half hour after turning up but didn’t receive a call back as stated when I book? So I called Imran instead, not a problem though glad I paid as it turned out to be a god send vehicle wasn’t good so thank you Imran saved me money in long run will use again if I get a discount”

DUANE, BIRMINGHAM • 18th December 2020

Renault Captur • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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73 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 20 years of experience

City MOT has been around since 2011. We are a family run business and the team of 6 MOT testers and 4 mechanics are fully qualified for your peace of mind. The workshop offers 5 ramps and 2 MOT test lanes fo...

“Hasham was professional and helpful. Very pleased with the service, worth it for the peace of mind!”

GARETH, West Midlands • 13th October 2017

Fiat 500/500C • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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272 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Solihull, 14 years of experience

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Combined. Mechanic level 2 Stratford College. London. Auto electrician Diagnosis. Alison Graduate. Ford Dagenham London. Auto windscreen coventry. Auto windscreen electricia...

“Perfect, great service!”

JAKIA, Birmingham • 18th August 2017

Renault Clio II/Clio Campus/Clio Storia • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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490 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Solihull, 20 years of experience

I began my career with Formula 1 Auto Centres as a tyre & exhaust fitter for around 1 year. I wanted to gain my proper qualifications so I studied at college to gain my NVQ Level 2 and 3 and subsequently I...

“Spoke to Hassan on the phone, was friendly and knowledgeable. Also came across as very conscientious and brought to my attention very minor details about the car. I have not actually seen the car myself but Hassan tells me its a lovely car. ”

DANIEL, Birmingham • 9th June 2017

Kia Carens • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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624 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 10 years of experience

I am a diagnostic technician, qualified MOT tester, Institute of Motor Industry assesor and general mechanic following my father's footsteps who has over 40 years experience in the trade. Having completed my...

“He was very helpful. Found a couple of small defects and helped me use them to negotiate a better price. I gave 4 stars for punctuality because he was very early and had actually finished by the time I arrived.”

GEORGE, Solihull • 2nd February 2016

Fiat 500/500C • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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158 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 9 years of experience

I started out in my mobile mechanic career in 2012. Prior to that I was a professional motorsport racing mechanic building and BMW's and West Fields for 2 years as well as working in an independent repair ga...

“We have vp ever used click mechanic before, and we were a little bit apprehensive as we thought RAC were the leaders, but since bookign and having the roe inspection with Gareth we would never use anyone other than click mechanic! Gareth was absolutely brilliant, he even went over his time just to make sure that he had checked absolutely everything that needed to be checked. He was absolutely lovely and knew exactly what he was doing, the experience he had was impressionable and I will now reccommend click mechanic to everyone I know! Thanks Gareth! ”

JASON, ALTON • 1st June 2015

Citroen Berlingo/Berlingo First I/II • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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46 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Solihull, 12 years of experience

At RDK Classics we treat every customer's car as if it was our own pride and joy. No matter what your needs we can help no job is too big or too small. We can tackle a wide variety of work from servicing to ...

“Yes, he is professional.
The report is very good.
I’m satisfied with his report”

SHAFIN, BIRMINGHAM • 16th March 2022

Suzuki Swift • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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126 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 7 years of experience

I understand that your vehicle is your pride and joy. Therefore, it’s an essential part of your life hence why I offer car repairs and maintenance to the highest standard to make sure your vehicle is running...

“More than happy that I booked Haseeb. Saved me from a world of pain and £££. Top man.”

CARL, Birmingham • 30th May 2024

Lexus RX 350 • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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16 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 10 years of experience

• Diagnosing vehicle faults manually or with the aid of software and digital tools • Preparing cost and time estimates for work done • Repairing and replacing faulty vehicle parts • Performing test drives...

“Very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave me some good advice from the pre-inspection report I ordered. Would recommend.”

JON, Birmingham • 6th August 2024

Nissan Cube • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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70 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 6 years of experience

Midland Prestige has been operating as a repair business since 2015, however we have been selling cars since 2008 and wanted to add the repair aspect after many requests from customers. We offer a fully mob...

“Nice work. Can't complain. Feedback was very good too!

Perhaps a quote after inspection on how much it would cost to fix the issues should be considered? It would really help inform decision on carrying on with purchase, negotiating, etc. But over all very good service and honest feedback!!”

ROLAND, Birmingham • 11th September 2018

BMW 3 Series • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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70 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 20 years of experience

B. H Motors and Electrics is a mobile service that offers a wide range of motor mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair. Please see the link below for more information about us. https://ww...

“Blaize was very informative and did a good job carrying out a pre purchase vehicle inspection on a car I was about to purchase that was dangerously unstable and would have been costly to fix so very pleased he provided a comprehensive report and summary of all the key issues, he also happily answered all my questions and provided advice so would definitely recommend.”

AMERJIT, Birmingham • 30th June 2024

Porsche Macan • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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52 Reviews

Garage serving Solihull, 14 years of experience

Here at S&J Autos Limited we take great care in repairing your vehicle to the highest standard whilst keeping our prices low and affordable, here at S&J Autos you deal with the mechanics directly. This ensur...

“the service as excellent

the owner tells me the inspection was very thorough as well

Much better value than a well known brand !!”

PETER, BIRMINGHAM • 14th January 2023

Audi A5 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Solihull

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Solihull 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 75 mechanics in Solihull doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 Solihull - 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 Solihull are most popular for second hand Volkswagen, Peugeot, and Ford.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Solihull, 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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