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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in St Albans

101 Reviews

Garage in St Albans, 14 years of experience

Hi my name is Shan I have 17 years experience in vehicle diagnostic and repairs on all types of vehicles. I am very skilled in repairing most makes and models including cars ,vans minibuses and 4x4’s. I ...

274 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 12 years of experience

Having being in the motortrade industry for over a decade, I have increased my knowledge dramatically by getting my level 3 in vehicle maintenance, then going onto university to study motorsport engineering ...

194 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 20 years of experience

We have been in the automotive industry for about 20 years. -We are providing 100% mobile services. -high-end diagnostic equipment -servicing -maintenance -coding, programming -dpf, AdBlue specialist...

83 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 9 years of experience

Highly skilled Car Mechanic with 9 years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of vehicles. Proficient in using a range of tools and equipment to troubleshoot problems and com...

36 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 10 years of experience

Renault trained to senior tech level as with kia 3 years with the AA experienced with most makes and models also many different diagnostic systems

67 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 6 years of experience

Welcome I have been in the auto trade for 6 years buying, selling and repairing vehicles. We specialise in vehicle diagnostics, pre-mot inspections, pre-purchase inspection and all vehicles maintenance repai...

13 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 29 years of experience

I have more than 10 years of experience doing MOT inspections as I have completed more than 5,000 MOTs. With the experience I have, I can easily identify the common faults of most vehicle makes and models, s...

81 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 7 years of experience

BACK ON ROAD LTD offers a variety services on high quality standards, in no time such as: Diagnostics Coding Programming Brakes Exhaust Mechanical Electrics Upgrades ..... and more The only solu...

LEIGH, ST. ALBANS 18th July 2023

Lexus RX 400h • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

817 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 14 years of experience

Having previously worked for one of the U.K largest used car dealership I gained valuable experience working with all makes and models for 6 years. I then moved on to further my experience and worked for a...

102 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 13 years of experience

We have been in the motor trade for over a decade most of this time working with main dealers such as Vauxhall and Audi, we are also accredited technicians within the above brands meaning we are specialists ...

584 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 9 years of experience

3 years at AVS where I started my mechanics as an apprentice, mastering general repairs and servicing on a wide range of vehicles , 2 years as a fast fitter in car giant. Perfecting replacing brakes, tyres ...

STEVEN, ST. ALBANS *AL2 3FA* (NOT FOUND IN LOOKUP) 15th December 2022

Honda Civic • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

208 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 7 years of experience

More than seven years of experience in one of the biggest accident repair garages in London. type of work : replacing body parts full service finding on electrical and ECU issues engine repair incl...

798 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 15 years of experience

I am a fully qualified and skilled mechanic - able to diagnose and repair vehicles also inspect them - i have worked on high end prestige vehicles including old classic cars as well as motor homes also thous...

66 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 16 years of experience

I began my career working with Ford at 16 based at premier Ford Group in the Isle of Wight where I spent 5 years. I moved to the AA as patrol and worked for over 3 years, before setting up my own business ho...

614 Reviews

Garage serving St Albans, 45 years of experience

I started out in a VW franchise dealer in 1997 undertaking my apprenticeship. Having spent 4 years there I moved onto a more senior role at another VW franchise dealership where I spent another 3 years. Foll...

MO, St Albans 25th August 2017

Nissan Juke • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in St Albans

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in St Albans 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 Standard 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 49 mechanics in St Albans doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 St Albans - 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 St Albans are most popular for second hand Renault, Mini, and Seat.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in St Albans, 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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