Car Inspection Packages and Prices

Buying a used car? Choose how deeply you want it checked before you commit. Compare CarExamer packages by checks, inspection time and report detail, then select the level that fits the vehicle and the risk you want to avoid.

From a focused condition report to our most comprehensive inspection, each package is designed to uncover problems, clarify likely repair costs and help you decide whether to buy, negotiate or walk away.

Independent used car inspections across the UK Choose by checks, duration, report depth, inspection price and the buying risk you need to reduce.
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3,000+ Completed inspections
Recorded vehicle inspections completed across the UK.
GBP 2M+ Potential repair costs flagged
Estimated issues identified in completed inspection reports.
3,000+ Clients served
Unique customers with at least one completed inspection.
30+ Inspectors nationwide
Available inspectors on the CarExamer platform.

Package detail

Engineer's Report

When a vehicle fault, poor repair or condition dispute needs more than an opinion, CarExamer's Engineer's Report gives you clear, independent evidence. The inspection allows up to 90 minutes.

What's included Expand to view the full list of checks and report items.
From £276.99
Checks -
Minutes 90
Features 10

What's included

  • Report available in 48 hours from starting inspection
  • Full Control of your booking from your account
  • 9 x High quality photos
  • Reports 1 issue
  • Live report view
  • Link to share report
  • Free Vehicle Data i
  • Loyalty discount i
  • Discount for multiple cars i
  • Free cancellation*

Basic

Buying a newer, lower-mileage used car that you have already viewed? The inspection allows up to 70 minutes for 100+ checks, including a road test of up to 10 minutes when the vehicle is safe, road legal and available to drive.

What's included Expand to view the full list of checks and report items.
From £142.99
Checks 100+
Minutes 70
Features 16

What's included

  • Report available in 5 hours from starting inspection
  • Full Control of your booking from your account
  • 9 x High quality photos
  • Road test (10 minutes)
  • Free Vehicle Data i
  • Potential Repair Costs
  • Service history check
  • Guarantee* i
  • Questions to inspector
  • VIN number check
  • Plug-in diagnostic check
  • Live report view
  • Link to share report
  • Loyalty discount i
  • Discount for multiple cars i
  • Free cancellation*
Recommended

Standard

Seen the used car and ready to make a decision? The inspection allows up to 120 minutes for 200+ checks, including a road test of up to 15 minutes when the vehicle is safe, road legal and available to drive.

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From £189.99
Checks 200+
Minutes 120
Features 19

What's included

  • Report available in 5 hours from starting inspection
  • Full Control of your booking from your account
  • 9 x High quality photos
  • Road test (15 minutes)
  • Free Vehicle Data i
  • Potential Repair Costs
  • Service history check
  • Guarantee* i
  • Questions to inspector
  • VIN number check
  • Follow-up call with inspector
  • Plug-in diagnostic check
  • Vehicle raised
  • Audio feedback
  • Live report view
  • Link to share report
  • Loyalty discount i
  • Discount for multiple cars i
  • Free cancellation*

Premium

Buying a used car unseen, travelling a long way or putting serious money into the purchase? The inspection allows up to 180 minutes for 300+ checks, including a road test of up to 15 minutes when the vehicle is safe, road legal and available to drive.

What's included Expand to view the full list of checks and report items.
From £256.99
Checks 300+
Minutes 180
Features 21

What's included

  • Report available in 5 hours from starting inspection
  • Full Control of your booking from your account
  • 9 x High quality photos
  • Free Vehicle Data i
  • Road test (15 minutes)
  • Potential Repair Costs
  • Service history check
  • Guarantee* i
  • Questions to inspector
  • VIN number check
  • Plug-in diagnostic check
  • Follow-up call with inspector
  • Vehicle raised
  • Audio feedback
  • Accident damage check i
  • Video feedback
  • Live report view
  • Link to share report
  • Loyalty discount i
  • Discount for multiple cars i
  • Free cancellation*
Compare CarExamer inspection packages with AA, RAC and other UK providers before you book, including price, checks and report depth. Compare packages

How to choose car inspection packages

Compare checks for risk

More inspection checks mean wider coverage across condition, operation and visible defects, so the lowest pre purchase inspection cost is not always the best fit.

Use duration for depth

Longer inspection windows give the inspector more time to review systems and document findings when comparing vehicle inspection prices.

Match price to decision

Choose the car inspection price UK buyers need for enough confidence to buy, renegotiate or walk away.

Real inspection outcomes

Recent case studies

See how independent inspections helped buyers understand faults, repair risks, and next steps before purchase.

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