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. It is written around the problem you need to resolve, helping private customers and businesses understand the vehicle's condition and decide what to do next.

From £276.99
Checks Focused report
Maximum duration 90 minutes
200+

Completed reports

Finished engineer's reports recorded for this package.

4.7/5

Average customer rating

Average verified rating for completed inspections using this package.

GBP 49,000+

Potential repair costs identified

Estimated repair costs flagged in this package's completed reports.

81%

Vehicles with issues identified

Completed reports with at least one poor or fair finding.

Package benefits

Why choose the Engineer's Report package

Is this the right package for you?

Vehicle disputes quickly become one person's word against another. CarExamer's Engineer's Report replaces guesswork with an independent assessment of the vehicle, the reported problem and the evidence available during the inspection. It is suitable for post-purchase complaints, disputed repairs and business decisions where a clear professional record matters.

The inspection allows up to 90 minutes.

The engineer works from the circumstances supplied with the booking, examines the relevant areas and explains the findings in plain English. You receive a structured report that can help you raise a better-informed complaint, discuss remedial work or decide whether further specialist action is justified. Because every fault and dispute is different, the final scope is confirmed after the booking has been reviewed.

This standard service is a CPR 35 compliant and does not involve dismantling the vehicle. If court instructs expert-witness report, destructive investigation new booking will have to be made and return visit is needed by new engineer, that work must be assessed and quoted separately. The engineer's duty is to report what the evidence supports, even when the conclusion is not the outcome either party hoped for. You may appoint Engineers for court with IMI Certified Automotive Engineer - CAE qualifications https://carexamer.com/inspector/reviews

What's included

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  • 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
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Know where you stand

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An independent assessment

Get an independent view of the vehicle's condition, with checks guided by your chosen package.

An inspector examining the underside of a vehicle Evidence

Findings you can review

Review the inspector's observations and supporting photographs in your digital report.

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Decide your next steps

Use the findings to understand concerns, ask informed questions and decide how to proceed.

Real inspection outcomes

Recent case studies

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Trusted by vehicle buyers

Customer Reviews

Read what customers say about their inspections, reports and experience with CarExamer.

4.7
Package Rating
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15 customer reviews

Verified Customer Feedback Submitted after completed inspections.

Collins C.

12/10/2023

LAND ROVER RROVER SPORT A-BIO DYN SDV6 A

Klavs was really thorough with the investigation and he communicated clearly.

Helen A.

04/01/2023

PEUGEOT 107 URBAN

Thanks very much

Jake R.

12/08/2022

BMW 330I M SPORT

Klavs was very thorough and also very frank about the vehicles condition (BMW E90 330i msport manual). Highlighting areas that may need work sooner rather than later and also what was good about the car for the age and mileage. I ended up buying the car and was very pleased.

Robin A.

18/07/2022

MG TF

Klavs was at all times patient with my questions, thorough and very knowledgeable with his inspection. He also respected the car and demonstrated an appreciation of the age of the car and the low mileage.

Peter M.

15/04/2022

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL

Very thorough, efficient, detailed, will use service d again for sure

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Check suitability, pricing, appointments and what to expect before booking this package.

The Engineer's Report is intended for a specific vehicle concern, dispute or technical question where you need independent findings documented in a focused report.

The Engineer's Report focuses on the vehicle concern agreed for the assessment. Review the package details and contact CarExamer before booking if you need to confirm whether your concern can be covered.

The Engineer's Report package starts from £276.99. Enter the vehicle registration and inspection postcode to see the price and availability for that vehicle and location.

Enter the vehicle registration and the postcode where the vehicle is located in the booking form on this page. The Engineer's Report package is already selected; continue to confirm the vehicle, location and an available appointment before adding the booking to your cart.

Yes. The mobile inspection can usually take place at a private seller address, dealership, auction location or another agreed location where the inspector can access the vehicle safely.

No. The seller or another contact can provide access to the vehicle. You can manage the booking through your account and review the completed report afterward.

The inspector records the findings in your digital report. You can use the evidence to understand the vehicle, discuss concerns with the seller, negotiate, proceed with greater confidence or decide to walk away.

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