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Buy a used car with confidence. Book a vetted mechanic to carry out a mechanical inspection at the seller's location, starting from only £79.

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Up to 50% cheaper than AA and RAC

Instant fixed prices
(no hidden estimates)

Fully vetted & qualified mechanics

Detailed inspection report emailed to you

Same and next day bookings across the UK

Includes FREE road test

1 in 6 cars needs over £500 in repairs.

The Citizen's Advice Bureau received 84,000 complaints from used car buyers in the past year. They recommend protecting yourself by having it checked by a mechanic before you buy it.

Our pre-purchase inspections are priced from just £79 for our basic inspection, or from £137 for our premium pre-purchase inspection. An average 50% saving when compared to the AA and RAC (AA: £142-£191, RAC: £116-£267)*.

*Prices as of February 2024.
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"Simon avoided buying a severely corroded vehicle through an online seller after a ClickMechanic Premium Pre-Purchase Inspection revealed dangerous issues and defects with the car!"

Cal Gaunt, Lancashire Telegraph

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