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Vehicle condition
A considered check of the car's general condition, bodywork, interior and visible signs of wear or damage.
Independent pre-purchase car inspections
Buy your next car
with confidence.
Thinking about buying a used car? Get an experienced, independent set of eyes on it before you commit. We inspect the vehicle and help you make a more informed decision.
✓ Detailed inspectionsKey areas checked before you buy.
✓ Honest, independent adviceA clear view of the vehicle's condition.
✓ Greater peace of mindMake your decision with more confidence.
Our service
Know what you're buying.
A pre-purchase inspection can help identify visible issues and potential concerns before you agree to buy.
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Mechanical checks
Checks of accessible mechanical components and a review of relevant warning lights and vehicle operation, where possible.
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Clear feedback
We'll talk you through our findings so you can decide on your next steps with a better understanding of the car.
Simple process
How it works
Start with an enquiry. We'll discuss the vehicle and location, then confirm the inspection arrangements with you.
Tell us about the car
Send the make, model, registration (if known), seller location and advert link.
We'll get in touch
We'll discuss availability, what's included and the inspection price before anything is booked.
Make an informed choice
After the inspection, we'll explain the findings and any concerns identified.
Where we cover
Local inspections, with further travel available.
We cover Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Need an inspection a little further away? Get in touch — additional travel charges may apply.
Experience you can rely on
A little reassurance before a big purchase.
With 8 years of experience buying and selling used cars, including 5 years working at a main dealership, we provide independent used-car inspections to help you make a more informed buying decision. Each inspection includes a check of the vehicle's overall condition, a diagnostic scan for fault codes and honest feedback on our findings.
Customer feedback
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google
Based on 4 Google reviews shown on the business profile at the time these details were provided.
“Felt so much at ease buying a second hand car for my daughter as I don't know much about cars. The gentleman knew his stuff about cars and helped me a lot to make the right decision. Replies super fast too! Booked the car I was going to see with the dealership the next day. Would highly recommend to anyone!”
— Amjad Hussain“Brilliant guy, saved me a 4 hour journey to come view a car which was not as described at all. Decently priced and excellent service.”
— Aron Smith“I utilised Before You Buy Vehicle Inspections to inspect a VW Golf ... I didn't want to travel 40 miles to see the car and then find a fault. He went above and beyond ... and saved me the travel headache by going down and inspecting the car for me.”
— Hamzah HCustomer comments are excerpts from Google reviews. Names are displayed as shown on the reviewers' profiles.
Get started
Tell us about the car.
Tell us about the car and where it is located. We quote individually, so we'll contact you to discuss the inspection and confirm the price before anything is arranged. No payment is taken through this form.