Vehicle Inspection

Check a used vehicle's condition

Learn about hidden problems before you buy

An update about coronavirus (COVID-19)

We're delivering inspections safely by followingGovernment guidance around working with vehicles。我们的检查人员将在围绕您的车辆工作时练习社会偏移,我们已经采取了所有必要的步骤,使每个人都尽可能安全。

如果您对现有检查有问题,您仍然可以联系0800 056 8040

There may be fewer staff available to answer your calls, so you might have a longer wait on the phone, but we're working hard to keep service levels as high as possible.

Find out how we're responding to the situation


当你买一辆二手车时,很难知道你所得到的东西。与之预购支票in our Vehicle Inspection, you can see whether a car's in good order before you buy.

作为我们检查的一部分,我们将:

  • Aim to inspect your chosen vehicle usually within 2 to 4 working days of booking
  • Carry out diagnostics checks in our comprehensive inspections
  • 获得培训的工程师致电车辆的状况
  • Email you a detailed written report within 24 hours of the inspection
  • Include a full photographic report in the price

加上,如果你已经是会员,你会得到您的车辆检查耗码10%随着您的会员资格。


Vehicle Inspection options

The price and level of inspection depends on the vehicle you're looking at and the checks you’d like. That includes the type, age, value and model of vehicle, and excludes insurance write-offs.

We can inspect cars, 4x4s, motorhomes, vans, hybrid vehicles and electric cars and vans.

For example, for petrol and diesel cars you can choose from the following:

Basic inspection

from £142

Our standard inspection to help give you peace of mind
包括:
  • 最多155分检查
  • 对于最多10岁的车辆
  • Full photographic report
  • 外部和内部的有限检查
  • 高达5英里的道路测试

全面检查

from 191英镑

An inspection with extra checks for added reassurance
包括:
  • 最多206点检查
  • 对于任何年龄的车辆
  • Full photographic report
  • 详细的物理检查,包括机械零件
  • Bodywork checks for accident damage
  • Up to 10-mile road test

来自AA的车辆检查

什么是车辆检查?

Every vehicle has a story to tell. And when you're购买二手车,只要通过看它,很难判断它所在什么条件。

这就是我们使用预购支票的车辆检查的位置可以提供帮助。检查包括:

  • Qualified engineer to inspect the car (or van or motorhome) you’re interested in.
  • A report for peace of mind that it's roadworthy and safe.
  • Details about any hidden problems we find before you buy.

Once you have your report, you can point out the issues we've found to the seller before you buy. That way, you can ask the seller if they can fix it or reduce the price before you part with your money.

你可以see an example report here

为什么我需要车辆检查?

您可以挽救自己的时间,麻烦和潜在的数千英镑,用过的汽车检查。它不会延迟销售,它会帮助您避免任何成本令人惊喜。

Our trained engineers give you a completely neutral report on the vehicle’s condition. It means you’ll quickly have detailed information to help you decide whether or not to buy.

If you do decide to buy, you might be able to negotiate a better price with the information in your report.

开始

“I spoke to the engineer and he was wonderful. I always use you when I buy a car, have done for 25 years!!”

Gen, customer

“我很高兴你在我的车上做了检查,原来有不安全的轮胎。”

Denis, customer

What does the Vehicle Inspection look at?

Our inspections are visual, external checks which vary depending on the level of service and the vehicle type.

Inspections cover:

  • Body exterior*
  • 发动机舱
  • 电气控制(内部和行李箱)*
  • Front and rear suspension (front and rear under frames)*
  • Steering
  • Clutch
  • Transmission
  • Exhaust system
  • 燃油系统
  • 刹车
  • Wheels and tyres
  • 高达5或10英里的道路测试(取决于车型,道路状况,交通,燃油水平和工程师的判断)

*有限的支票和排除适用于基本,面包车和摩托车检查。

问题?触手0800 056 8040
Good to know

Cancellations, fees and refunds

  • 如果你决定车辆检验并不适合你啊nce you've booked, you've got 14 days to change your mind and get a full refund unless you've asked for the inspection to take place during that time.
  • Outside of the 14 days, or if you've asked for the inspection to take place during that time, a cancellation fee of £20 will apply if you cancelby 2pmon the daybefore检查,或76英镑如果是的话下午2点之后前一天。
  • 与我们联系0800 009 3873(8am - 8pm, 7 days a week) or email[email protected]
  • If you change your mind and cancel when the inspection is completed (whether or not a report has been issued), you won't get a refund. This also applies if you've given us incorrect or incomplete information that stops the engineer from carrying out the inspection.
  • Please read our Terms and Conditions in relation to cancellations and refunds.

为什么我们可能会拒绝检查或发出报告?

In certain circumstances we are entitled to refuse to inspect a vehicle or to issue a report, including:

  • 如果我们的工程师无法获得合理访问车辆进行检查。

  • 如果车辆没有MOT。

  • If the vehicle doesn’t appear to be of standard production (it may be a kit car or been modified in a certain way) or to be roadworthy.

  • 如果您已经给出了不正确或不完整的信息,这意味着防止工程师执行检查。

The inspection fee remains fully payable in such circumstances. We'll let you know if that's the case.

Important documents

FAQs

What types of vehicles don't we inspect?

如果您对购买感兴趣的车辆是其中之一,那么我们无法检查它:

  • 马盒子
  • 美国进口
  • Kit cars
  • 豪华轿车
  • Motorcycles
  • London taxis / Hackney carriages
  • 车辆超过3.5吨或台车杰克
  • Specific high-performance vehicles (supercars or hypercars)

We also can't inspect:

  • 残疾控制和修改 - 虽然我们可以检查车辆
  • 商业制冷装置适合车辆 - 虽然我们可以检查车辆
  • 身体倾翻设备适合车辆
  • Tail lifts fitted for any vehicle


What doesn't the Vehicle Inspection cover?

我们的车辆检查不会涵盖:

  • Dismantling, removing, disconnecting or taking apart any item on the vehicle (for more details see我们的TS&CS)
  • Vehicle data checks, or mileage accuracy – but you can use our车辆检查to get information on this
  • 石油和燃料消耗
  • 漏油渗透源
  • Multimedia systems or sat navs
  • Cylinder compression
  • Air-conditioning function and efficiency (using specific diagnostic equipment)
  • Vehicle electrics and electronics (requiring the use of specific diagnostic equipment)
  • 废气排放和/或催化转换器(需要使用气体分析设备)
  • Habitation area of motor homes (electrical systems, water/gas fittings and associated appliances; body/caravan area for water ingress or dampness)


检查谁?

The inspection is carried out by one of our engineers or an engineer working on our behalf.



我应该在我预订之前问卖家什么?

For us to carry out a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, you need the seller’s permission.

You'll want to tell the seller

  • You're arranging an inspection, and get their permission to have it performed
  • The inspection includes a road test – make sure the vehicle's available

So that the vehicle’s ready for the engineer, ask the seller if the vehicle

  • 有一个有效的MOT证书(如果适用)
  • 有足够的石油,水和燃料进行道路测试
  • Is on an off-road location on a hard, level surface
  • Is reasonably clean

You’ll still have to pay the full fee if the engineer refuses or is unable to carry out any part of the inspection because the vehicle wasn’t set up for them. Plus there’ll be an additional fee for any later road test you ask us to carry out.



Who's responsible for any defects?

Our engineer performs a visual inspection of the car and carries out a road test. Any defects or notes are reported to you. It's then for you to raise these with the seller, and it's their responsibility to look at any defects or notes reported.



What do I get if I'm a Member?

如果您是我们的会员并拥有积极的崩溃求职政策,那么您将哈德斯ope体育下载get 10% offyour inspection.

你可以了解有关智能优势的更多信息和会员资格的其他好处,包括我们的free accident assist helplinean discounts on other products like汽车保险home insurance