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Top Mechanics For Pre Purchase Inspections in Swadlincote

317 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 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...

“Michael was a top bloke who knew his stuff, we would definitely recommend him to friends and family”

TRACIE, Derbyshire • 20th August 2024

Volkswagen Passat • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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658 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 25 years of experience

I completed my apprenticeship at a small garage in Nottinghamshire called Underwood Garage and after my apprenticeship I worked in the business for 5 years. I worked in recovery after the garage as a dedicat...

“Excellent in all respects if I was going out of my way to have a complaint I would not be able to find one.

Absolutely top class professional service by Darren.”

DAVID, SWADLINCOTE • 8th June 2022

Ford Fiesta • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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125 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 50 years of experience

John owns and runs Premier Vehicle Services. Prior to that began his mechanic career with an apprenticeship in 1970 with a garage in Repton and spent a number of years there before moving on. He worked with ...

“John was excellent - spoke to me prior to visiting the vehicle to establish exactly what I was after, then rang me as soon as he'd done the inspection before putting it in writing.
Really impressed with the service he provided.
I can honestly say that having discovered CM I'd never buy a car without using them. It was incredibly convenient and a brilliant service all round.”

LISA, Derbyshire • 14th September 2016

Citroen Relay/Jumper II • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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430 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 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 is very thorough with his checks, very professional, and will argue his point to the dealers if he thinks car is not up to scratch. He helped us out a lot ! We would of bought a faulty car if it wasn’t for him ! Thankyou so much Imran , top guy !”

NARDIA, BURTON-ON-TRENT • 7th February 2020

BMW Z4 • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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504 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 21 years of experience

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

“Most important that I could trust him, so I didn't make an expensive mistake.”

JOHN, BURTON-ON-TRENT • 13th May 2024

Toyota Yaris • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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103 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 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...

“Jonathan was just what I needed when considering a distance car purchase. Plenty of details and pictures provided followed by a very helpful chat. Thanks very much 👍”

BARTON, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH • 9th December 2023

MINI Mini Clubman • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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70 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 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...

“The mechanic that attended my pre-purchase inspection arrived on time and carried out the inspection. I was not there during this but the conversation I had afterwards and the report I was emailed put my mind at ease and my daughter has now purchased her first car. I have used click mechanic on numerous occasions and will continue to do so in the future. A very professional company through out. ”

CARL, BURTON-ON-TRENT • 2nd February 2018

Mazda Mazda2 • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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50 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 10 years of experience

Now offering Mobile Mechanic Services ●Suspension Replacement ●Computer Diagnostics ●Brake Replacement ●Timing Belt Replacement ●Clutch Replacement ●Full/Interim Service ●General Health Check ●Gene...

“Exceptional service,profesional,great guy Juri, i will recomend him further, thank you verry much for your help.”

MIHAI, Burton Upon Trent • 7th October 2023

Skoda Superb • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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73 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 5 years of experience

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

“Excellent engineer and friendly good report very professional
Pleased had a inspection carried out”

RICHARD, BURTON ON TRENT • 2nd April 2024

MG TF • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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55 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 16 years of experience

I have worked the last 16 years specialising in Ford and VAG vehicles. I have a vast knowledge of all makes of vehicle and commercial vehicles. I am an experienced diagnostic senior level technician with...

“Jamie was very knowledgeable and informative, he saved me from purchasing what would have been a costly mistake, plus hours of travel time. I would highly recommend him to anybody purchasing a vehicle, he went above and beyond to keep me in the loop with his findings. I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again.
Definitely money well spent.
Many thanks again, Jamie!”

KYLE, BURTON ON TRENT • 18th August 2023

Audi R8 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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402 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 28 years of experience

I started work with Ford dealership then moving to various dealers Vauxhall was my favourite. Once I qualified I went to work with the aa really enjoyed that job as it tested my knowledge and skill set. Move...

“Simon was fantastic. Communicated all the way throughout the job and gave clear feedback. Pleased we used someone to check out a vehicle before deciding whether to purchase or not.”

JO, LEICS • 13th May 2023

Vauxhall Vivaro • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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194 Reviews

Garage serving Swadlincote, 15 years of experience

At J.J. Auto Repair we always aim to be helpful and friendly. We offer a range of services including, Mobile mechanic, Diagnostics, Full service, Multimedia system fitting, and more...

“Very happy mechanic was in time friendly and knowledgeable very haooy with his work highly recommended”

EDDIE, Tamworth • 9th June 2023

Volkswagen Transporter • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

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701 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 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 ...

“Azhar very kindly looked at a Volkswagen Tiguan for me which is 2.5hrs away from me. He produced a 25 page full report covering every little detail. He then called me to go through the report and answer any questions I had with the car and what he found. All the photographs were very thorough and helped to explain things to someone who doesn’t know anything about cars. All in all I think my experience was excellent and I would 100% use click mechanic again. Thank you again Azhar!”

HARRIET, DERBY • 3rd March 2023

Volkswagen Tiguan • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 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...

“Edd performed a Pre-purchase inspection for me and delivered an extremely detailed report, which was very thorough and gave me excellent peace of mind. When I went to look at the car myself the report covered all the stuff I would have mentioned about the car. Strongly recommend - this a man who looks at the car like he was going to buy it himself.”

JAMES, Derby • 5th January 2023

Abarth 124 • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection

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75 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Swadlincote, 19 years of experience

I began my car repair experience in a Peugeot main dealer. I spent three and a half year there and then two years Renault main dealership. I then worked on a variety of cars in backstreet garages and built m...

“I would highly recommend corey to anyone his help and advice was invaluable kept in touch during the inspection and gave us a full report when inspection or car was finished would not hesitate to get my car serviced by him at his workshop many thanks Luke Jones bmw 1 series pre purchase inspection”

LUKE, Leicestershire • 4th April 2016

BMW 1 Series • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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Frequently asked questions about pre-purchase inspections in Swadlincote

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

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

A pre-purchase inspection done by an experienced mechanic in Swadlincote 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 14 mechanics in Swadlincote doing pre-purchase inspections.

What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?

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

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 Swadlincote - 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 Swadlincote are most popular for second hand Peugeot, Mazda, and Volvo.

Can I book a follow up appointment?

Following your used car inspection in Swadlincote, 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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