Car Inspection Packages and Prices

Compare CarExamer car inspection packages by coverage, inspection depth, vehicle inspection prices and report detail. Each package is designed to help you understand condition, risk and likely next steps before buying a used car.

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Independent pre-purchase car inspections help buyers check used vehicles before paying a deposit, travelling to view, or agreeing a final price. Use this page to compare pre purchase inspection cost, car inspection price UK options and the level of detail included in each package.

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

Provide situation statement when making a booking in notes. Engineer's report is evidence based factual professional opinion which helps in dispute resolution warranty claims/insurance/section 75 claim for personal or business use. Not CPR compliant. Engineer will not dismantle the vehicle revisit may be required at additional original fee. All inspection checks are adjusted according to customers situation. Costs provided are estimate only additional fees if required will be advised by Engineer. For CPR35 reports you need to ask Court permission prior and costs are from £750.

What's included Expand to view the full list of checks and report items.
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

For customer buying a used car and seen the car in person. Good for vehicles up to 4 years old with low mileage to flag potential visible issues, protecting you from bigger expenses. Vehicle is not raised. Battery test and diagnostics scan and road test is carried out. Includes documentation check, potential repair costs, vin number check on the vehicle. *expect suspension problems still can be present so as corrosion, not visible oil weeps not excessive leaks and vehicle may have previous bodywork repairs carried out. Always obtain appropriate extended warranty.

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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

Most popular type of inspection for everyone. For customer buying a used car and seen the car in person. Vehicle raised. Enables an independent professional opinion, to identify risks and make sure you have all the info you need at your fingertips. Detailed mechanical and electrical check with scratch report. Includes documentation check, potential repair costs, vin number check on the vehicle. *Expect vehicle may have previous bodywork repairs. Always obtain appropriate extended warranty.

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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

Most comprehensive inspection. For customer buying a used car and seen the car in person. Providing a highly detailed report into every aspect of a vehicle’s condition so you can buy with confidence. Vehicle raised -Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, bodywork structural and paintwork thickness report and convenience item inspection on the vehicle. Includes documentation check, potential repair costs, vin number check on the vehicle. Always obtain appropriate extended warranty.

What's included Expand to view the full list of checks and report items.
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*
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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.