CarExamer inspection package

Basic inspection

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. The CarExamer Basic Inspection gives you an independent second opinion before you pay a deposit or complete the purchase, focusing on the mechanical, electrical and road-going concerns that a quick viewing can miss.

From £142.99

Why choose this package

  • Mechanical and electrical checks
  • Includes 100+ inspection checks across key mechanical, structural, and operational areas.
  • Allows up to 70 minutes for inspection time on this package.
  • Built on a package level with 300+ completed inspections already recorded.

Inspection profile

Completed inspections 300+
Checks 100+
Max duration 70

About the Basic inspection

The CarExamer Basic Inspection is for buyers who have already seen the car and want a professional second opinion before committing their money. It adds independent scrutiny to your own viewing, helping you spot warning signs, question the seller with better information and avoid turning an apparently tidy used car into an expensive mistake. 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. Your report brings the inspector's findings together in clear language, supported by the evidence gathered at the vehicle. Instead of a simple pass or fail, it gives you useful context for the purchase: what appears satisfactory, what needs attention and where a defect could lead to further cost. That evidence can help you walk away, negotiate the price or buy with greater confidence. Basic is intentionally a focused inspection and the vehicle is not raised. It is best suited to a newer, lower-mileage car you have already viewed. For an older vehicle, a remote purchase or a decision that needs deeper underside, bodywork and structural assessment, compare the Standard and Premium inspections before booking.
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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*
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Customer Reviews

Rose W.

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SPORT TDI

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12/09/2025

Wasn’t there for the inspection but received a very detailed and informative inspection report. Thank you.

Petar A.

MAZDA 2 SE-L NAV

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29/10/2024

Very helpful, giving objective opinion of the real condition of the car....Highly Recomended!!!

Louisa F.

VOLVO V50 R-DESIGN

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19/03/2024

Thank you for this rigorous inspection and for clarifying the extent of the problems with this car.

John A.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL

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09/06/2023

Not very conclusive Oil leak mentioned : major, minor , engine out ?? Rust mentioned: major , minor, dangerous, needs welding ?? None the wiser if the car is worth buying or not which is pretty much the whole point of having it inspected and paying £150 for a hour's labour , not value for money im afraid

Samantha S.

SUZUKI ALTO SZ4 AUTO

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25/07/2022

Very good and very informative, thank you

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