Pre-purchase Inspection
A pre-purchase inspection is a check of a used car by an independent expert before buying.
What is Pre-purchase Inspection?
It looks at body, mechanics and electronics. It often includes a test drive and fault code scan. It can reveal hidden damage. Motoring clubs, inspection organisations and independent mechanics offer these checks. Paint thickness measurement, underbody inspection on a lift and checking for oil leaks are typical. A test drive covering cold start, different speeds and braking reveals many problems.
How it works
An expert checks the car systematically.
Why it matters for your car
It costs less than a bad purchase. Ask for a written report.
Other terms
- AC Charging
- Air-fuel Ratio
- Brake Pressure Sensor
- Charge Point Operator (CPO)
- Charging Etiquette
- Engine Code
- FlexRay
- Fuel Contamination
- Hydrogen Refuelling
- Induction Heater
- Kei Car
- Locking Differential (Diff Lock)
- Orange Peel (Paint Texture)
- Oxygen Sensor (Lambda Sensor)
- Secondary Air Injection
- Stud Extractor (Screw Extractor)
- Transmission Jack
- Tyre Sidewall Damage
- Wheel Balancing
- Wheel Brace And Jack (Car Tool Kit)