Modern cars ~ Classic cars ~ Hybrid and EV’s ~ Light commercial vehicles ~ Motorcaravans ~ 4x4’s ~ Trailers
We offer you high quality independent vehicle inspections, to give you greater peace of mind and value for money when making a used vehicle purchase or preparing your current vehicle for sale.
We offer you high quality independent vehicle inspections, to give you greater peace of mind and value for money when making a used vehicle purchase or preparing your current vehicle for sale.
With over thirty years working within the motor industry, Mark has extensive experience with vehicle inspections, diagnostics, MOT testing and maintenance, as well as delivering training and assessing in automotive engineering.
Mark is a member of the Institute of the Motor Industry (MIMI) and fully qualified as an IMI Advanced Automotive Engineer (AAE). He is also listed on the IMI professional register, which recognises members for their experience, professionalism and commitment to a professional standard of behaviours, and for keeping their knowledge and skills up to date. Additionally, Mark has IMI TechSafe recognition, which identifies safe working practices in the field of Electric Vehicles.
As well as working with modern cars and powertrains, Mark has knowledge and experience in the restoration and maintenance of historic vehicles.
Mark and his family all share a strong interest in all types of vehicles, and are proud owners of several classic cars, vintage tractors and automobilia.
We can provide inspections on most vehicle types, including modern cars, classic cars, high performance vehicles, hybrid and electric vehicles (EV), light commercial vehicles, motorcaravans, 4 wheel drives and trailers.
We offer two levels of vehicle inspection; The Silver inspection gives you a thorough report regarding the mechanical and electrical systems, road worthiness, and safety items, but less focus on the vehicles cosmetic condition. The Platinum inspection has further enhanced checks, including body, paint and interior condition checks.
We also offer a specialist classic car inspection, designed specifically around the construction methods and technology used in historic vehicles. Additionally, we're happy to provide bespoke inspections, tailored to suit your particular needs. Please speak to us to discuss your requirements.
An inspection can be carried out at your own address, or at a dealer premises. Checks and measurements are carried out non intrusively, and we do not normally remove components or covers.
We’re able to call or speak to you immediately upon finishing the inspection to discuss the vehicle condition and outcomes.
Our electronic reports, complete with photos will be sent to you via email on the day or early next day (depending on time of inspection). The report will document the vehicle condition across different sub sections, and will include information regarding any areas or components requiring rectification or replacement.
We prefer to keep paper use to a minimum. However, paper copy reports can also be supplied if this is a better option for you.
The Silver inspection is ideal when you need to know the condition of mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle road worthiness and safety items, but a comprehensive cosmetic inspection is not required.
Up to 155 point check, within the following vehicle sections:
It is not suitable for:
The Platinum inspection is our most comprehensive inspection, and will give absolute peace of mind regarding current vehicle condition, and its previous history. It is suitable for all vehicles.
Up to 235 point check, within the following systems;
Designed specifically to inspect construction methods and systems found in historic vehicles. We're sympathetic toward non-standard modifications carried out and larger operating tolerances found in older vehicles, but thoroughly evaluate the quality and safety of any repairs or restoration that may have been carried out.
Designed specifically to inspect varying trailer designs, including flatbed, tipping, plant, and livestock trailers.
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What our inspections do not usually include
There are some vehicle systems that require specialist workshop equipment and conditions to test thoroughly.
Specialist tests such as these that fall outside the scope of our inspections would include
However, often if these items are severely worn or outside manufacturers specifications, the system functionality will normally be affected.
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