Vehicle Inspections
- Full mechanical check
- Registration check
- Discount for members
Pricing for vehicle checks.
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Common questions
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What exactly is in a car history report?
We pay for a PPSR search which is a service to help customers buying second hand personal assets. You can check their website for more details on what to expect but a basic check provides:
- Records of write-offs
- Registration details
- Finance owing
- Stolen vehicle check
- VIN validation
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What do you check inside the car?
When checking inside the car, we’ll look at the condition of:
- Keys and remote locking/unlocking
- Switches
- AC/heater
- Seatbelts
- Dash warning lights
- Window operation
- Wipers and washers
- Doors including boot/tailgate
- Spare tyre, jack and tools (where fitted)
- Exterior lights
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What do you check under the bonnet?
When checking under the bonnet, we will look at the condition and/or levels of:
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Engine oil and whether there are any leaks
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Transmissions oil
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Coolant
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Brake fluid
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Auxiliary belts
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Hoses
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Air and fuel filters
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Battery, it’s age, load test and terminals
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Alternator check and test under load
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Logged faults using scan tool
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Safety system (vehicle self-checks)
We'll also check:-
For evidence of recent work (vehicle self-checks)
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If fitted with a timing belt, whether it has been replaced as required (vehicle self-checks)
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Whether the car is due for a service(vehicle self-checks)
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What do you check under the car?
We will lift the car on a hoist and check the following underneath:
- Brake pads and rotors
- Exhaust
- Drive shafts, CV joints and boots
- Drivetrain oil leaks
- Damage to drivetrain components
- Damage to underbody including structural
- Fuel lines and any exposed electrical connections
- Rust
- Steering and suspension components
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What do you look for during the road test?
When we are driving the car, we’ll look and listen out for:
- Engine performance
- Transmission operation
- Clutch operation, if manual
- Drivetrain noise or vibration
- Suspension noises (bangs, squeaks and clunks)
- Brake performance including vibrations
- Steering (does it pull to one side, steering wheel not centred)
- Steering wheel vibration (wheel balance)