Premium pre-purchase inspection

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. The CarExamer Premium Inspection is our deepest pre-purchase assessment, designed to uncover mechanical, electrical, bodywork and structural concerns before the vehicle becomes your problem.

From £256.99
Checks 300+
Maximum duration 180 minutes
2,000+

Completed inspections

Finished inspections recorded for this package.

4.9/5

Average customer rating

Average verified rating for completed inspections using this package.

GBP 972,000+

Potential repair costs identified

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

94%

Vehicles with issues identified

Completed reports with at least one poor or fair finding.

Package benefits

Why choose the Premium pre-purchase car inspection package

Is this the right package for you?

The CarExamer Premium Inspection is for purchases where uncertainty carries a bigger price. Whether you are buying remotely, considering a higher-value vehicle or simply want the broadest possible assessment, it gives an independent inspector more scope to investigate the car before you commit.

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.

Premium looks beyond whether the vehicle starts, drives and appears presentable. The inspection is designed to build a fuller picture of mechanical and electrical condition, road behaviour, previous damage, body repairs and structural warning signs. Detailed media and direct feedback help you understand not only what was found, but why it matters to the purchase.

The result is a decision-making report, not a sales certificate. Use it to challenge the seller's description, budget for defects, renegotiate the price or step away before a hidden problem becomes an ownership cost. No pre-purchase inspection can eliminate every future risk, but Premium gives you the strongest evidence in the CarExamer range when you cannot afford to rely on appearances alone.

What's included

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

An independent inspector assessing a used car Trust

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.

A customer reviewing an inspection report beside a car Clarity

Decide your next steps

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

Trusted by vehicle buyers

Customer Reviews

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

4.9
Package Rating
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165 customer reviews

Verified Customer Feedback Submitted after completed inspections.

Anthony M.

04/09/2026

JAGUAR XJ PORTFOLIO V6 D AUTO

He was communicative and knowledgeable, able to give a really comprehensive report that helped me make an informed decision about the car

Jane W.

18/08/2026

SKODA SUPERB LAURIN &KLEMENT TDI S-A

Excellent through service report beyond expectations timely and thorough review much appreciated

Ross B.

02/08/2026

FORD RANGER WILDTRAK ECOBLUE 4X4 A

This is the second time Klavs has inspected a vehicle for me, and he’s been outstanding on both occasions. He saved me from making a mistake with the first car, and with the second he gave me reassurance while pointing out a few small issues to discuss with the dealer. The dealer even remarked on how detailed and professional his approach was. I’d happily recommend Klavs to anyone needin...

Ross B.

26/07/2026

FORD RANGER WILDTRAK ECOBLUE 4X4 A

Klavs, very simply was brilliant. He help me avoid making a terrible decision to buy a vehicle that was misrepresented and which he was not able to fully inspect as having identified some issues the dealer halted the inspection. Klavs dealt with it correctly and professionally and has gone out of his way to assist in raising issues with the dealer.

Martin J.

04/07/2026

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTD S-A

Excellent was very helpful explaining exactly what he was doing and took time to listen to what we had to say and gave us feedback and advice

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

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

The Premium package is suited to remote, higher-value or higher-risk purchases where you want the broadest mechanical, electrical, bodywork and structural assessment available from CarExamer.

The Premium package includes 300+ checks and allows up to 180 minutes for the inspection. Use the View all checks button on this page to see the complete package checklist.

The Premium package starts from £256.99. 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 Premium 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.

Ready to book the Premium package? Enter the vehicle registration and inspection postcode to check the price and available appointments.
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