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ClickMechanic > Pre-Purchase Inspection > England > Staffordshire > Pre-Purchase Inspection in Stoke On Trent

Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Stoke On Trent

67 Reviews

Garage in Stoke On Trent, 12 years of experience

SMART FLEET SOLUTIONS LTD FMG GROUP CREWE M+M REPAIR LONGTON

“Sorin was excellent despite a small mix-up at the start initiated by the dealership he was visiting not answering his calls. Once that was cleared up and after a short chat together just to make certain that the report would be ready before 3pm when I was due to see the vehicle, great! It all went smoothly.
Fantastic also that Sorin was able to accept this particular job given the short (just less than three hours) notice. My thanks to Sorin and also such a nice opportunity for him to meet up with an old friend whom it transpired just so happened to be my particular contact at the dealership in question. What a coincidence!
Brill job Sorin and thank you so much. Gives us peace of mind. 10 star rated. **********”

STEPHEN, Stoke On Trent • 3rd September 2024

Lexus CT 200h • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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86 Reviews

Garage in Stoke On Trent, 5 years of experience

Qwickfix always aim for the best, always happy to go the extra mile for all our customers.

“Very friend, nice, spoke on the phone and he explained everything and answered all my questions. Top man top service will defo come back again”

SOHEB, Stoke On Trent • 19th August 2024

SEAT Arona • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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325 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 34 years of experience

I have worked for some of the UK’s largest names in motor vehicle repair/breakdown sector Establishing my own business in 2005 offering a professional,friendly and reliable mobile service covering most car...

“Very helpful. Answered all questions in plain English Bbbbhjkk jk it’s do its go sushi it de try jj”

CHRISTOPHER, STOKE-ON-TRENT • 1st December 2024

Land Rover Range Rover • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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35 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 10 years of experience

MOT I SERVICE I REPAIRS Keeping you Safe behind the wheel S B Autos is a trusted Car Repair Service and MOT station, we are delivering an outstanding car services to the people of Leek and surrounding...

“Muhammad did a great job, my company is about to sink a lot of money into buying a pickup truck outright and his pre-purchase inspection was very thorough and helpful. He discovered that the battery voltage was only at 10% which would mean an urgent replacement and would have cost us several hundred pounds more to fix after the purchase. His report has therefore saved us quite a lot of money. Very impressed.”

SIMON, Stoke On Trent • 9th June 2024

Ford Ranger • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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505 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 21 years of experience

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

“Raul was brilliant for my pre purchase inspection. He called me prior to the appointment to see if I had any particular concerns, took loads of pictures and called me afterwards to go through his findings to discuss the issues. Cannot fault the service and he was a pleasure to talk to. All round super service. Thank you!”

KIRK, Stoke On Trent • 15th July 2023

Skoda Octavia • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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104 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 40 years of experience

ML Pro Performance’s services are available as a mobile service at your home, place of work, or other location We cover Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Ilkeston, Worksop, Rip...

“Very detailed about the car and provided tons of photos of the entire vehicle. Ran through everything with me on a call which then let me make an informed decision”

ADAM, Staffordshire • 24th April 2023

Ford Focus • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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19 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 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...

“Not only is Edd a lovely guy to deal with, his knowledge and ability to communicate to a non-mechanic is excellent. I felt in 100% safe hands, know what to ask the dealer to do (a couple of minor things), and am excited and reassured about my vehicle purchase. I highly recommend.”

ALISON, STOKE - ON - TRENT • 15th November 2022

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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702 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 8 years of experience

I started by studying at City College in Leeds and gained my City & Guild qualifications up to level 3 and I undertook a garage job whilst studying in order to gain great experience. Whilst I was studying I ...

“Mechanic was great, very helpful, if I lived locally I would use him all the time.

He inspected a car I am buyng but he only road tested it for 10 min, which is what Clickmechanic allows and so was not able to test the car at higher speeds. This is a criicism of Clickmechanic”

MAREK, STOKE • 27th April 2022

Alfa Romeo Giulietta • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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1680 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 8 years of experience

I started my career as a mechanic at BMW undertaking an apprenticeship which lasted 4 years. After learning all the tricks of the trade at BMW I then went onto Land Rover for 2 years further enhancing my ski...

“Maz was professional, friendly, honest and gave excellent advice!
Having spoken to him after the Inspection it became apparent with the issues found and the needs of the car for me ( a lot of driving ) which meant i could make a truly informed decision. Honestly will never buy another used car without using a click mechanic inspection again and cannot recommend highly enough!!”

CLARE, Stoke On Trent • 18th November 2021

Nissan Juke • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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1018 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 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...

“Really thorough job on the pre inspection. Would highly recommend. The seller also stated he was impressed and would definitely use in in any future purchases”

STACEY, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME • 8th May 2021

Renault Trafic • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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163 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 18 years of experience

“Jaz was absolutely fantastic! He conducted a thorough check of the car and gave many recommendations, could not fault him at all.”

TAMAN, STOKE-ON-TRENT • 11th October 2019

Audi A6 Saloon • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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70 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 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...

“Saf did a pre purchase inspection for me on a used car. As a result of his advice I didn't buy what sounds like a bit of a lemon. His follow up phone call, report and pictures were great and helped me to make the right decision on this car.”

ELLA, STOKE-ON-TRENT • 10th April 2018

Mazda Premacy • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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195 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Stoke On Trent, 33 years of experience

Hometune was originally established in 1968 as the first mobile car engine tuning company in the UK. Originally a franchise with over 150 vans nationwide, we have been owned and run by such companies as Maz...

“John was friend, punctual and through with his work. Would happy refer to friends and family, feel at ease if John is doing any sort of work for you.”

ROSS, SILVERDALE • 19th March 2022

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

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207 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 11 years of experience

I have 11 years' experience working on cars. I am able to do all the repairs you need doing including, inspections, servicing, brakes, suspension, clutches, and much more. We have a garage that you can bring...

“Andrei carried out work on a van we we are looking to buy so we were not present. His communication and reports have been great and no complaints from the seller about him. He also accepted the requested time /day quickly which was ideal.”

KATE, Crewe • 29th September 2022

Ford Transit Custom • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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21 Reviews

Garage serving Stoke On Trent, 10 years of experience

I began my career in an independent garage in Northern Ireland. I came across to England in 2014 and worked with an independent garage called Fast Lane for around 18 months who looked after prestigious marqu...

“Very happy. Thorough with his inspection and reporting. Paul called me following his inspection and picked up a couple of things that I hadn't seen initially. The inspection was reasonably priced and the report was easy to read.”

BILAL, Congleton • 10th September 2018

Audi Q7 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Stoke On Trent

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

I plan to buy a used car in Stoke On Trent - do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Stoke On Trent 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 48 mechanics in Stoke On Trent doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

If you book a pre-purchase inspection in Stoke On Trent, a vetted mechanic servicing Stoke On Trent 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 Stoke On Trent?

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 Stoke On Trent - 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 Stoke On Trent are most popular for second hand Volvo, Volkswagen, and Land Rover.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Stoke On Trent, 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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