The full inspection scope
What We Inspect
Standard is a comprehensive 160-point pre-purchase inspection. Premium is our 260-point inspection for buyers who want the deepest assessment, evidence and provenance work before committing.
Standard · £149.99
160 points
The essential mechanical, diagnostic, safety, condition and road-test checks, with history, video, photos, report and buying guidance.
Premium · £199.99
260 points
The extensive checklist below, including paint-depth assessment, deeper body checks, repair-cost guidance, enhanced reporting and seller / vehicle provenance.
260 defined Premium inspection points
A structured, auditable checklist covering condition, bodywork, paint, mechanical systems, diagnostics, underbody, road test, repair guidance and provenance.
Diagnostics go beyond the point count
We scan accessible control modules and record relevant faults. We do not inflate the headline by pretending every module or fault-code field is another inspection point.
You see what we see
Premium includes photographic evidence, a personalised video inspection summary and a practical action plan so the findings are easy to understand and use.
Inspected from a buyer's perspective
We have spent years buying vehicles with our own money on the line. The inspection is built around the questions that matter before you commit to somebody else's car.
Premium 260-point checklist
Open any section to see every defined inspection point.
260 points in total
Vehicle Identity & DetailsThe basics are recorded first so the inspection, diagnostics and history evidence all relate to the same vehicle.10
Registration number
VIN visible
VIN consistency
Make
Model
Derivative / specification
Year
Displayed mileage
Fuel type
Transmission type
Vehicle History CheckEvery inspection, Standard and Premium, includes a history check for outstanding finance, theft, insurance write-off and mileage records.4
Outstanding finance check
Stolen vehicle check
Insurance write-off / category check
Mileage-history consistency
Exterior BodyworkA panel-by-panel visual condition review rather than a quick walk around.30
Bonnet condition
Roof condition
Boot / tailgate condition
Front bumper
Rear bumper
Front-left wing
Front-right wing
Rear-left quarter
Rear-right quarter
Front-left door
Front-right door
Rear-left door
Rear-right door
Left sill
Right sill
Panel alignment
Panel gaps
Visible dents
Visible scratches
Paint colour consistency
Visible corrosion
Visible previous repair evidence
Exterior trim
Grille
Number plates
Door handles
Door operation
Bonnet operation
Boot / tailgate operation
Fuel flap / cap
Paint Depth AssessmentPremium depthPremium includes paint-depth readings on suitable accessible painted panels to help identify repainting, excessive build and possible previous repair work.20
Bonnet paint depth
Roof paint depth
Boot / tailgate paint depth
Front-left wing paint depth
Front-right wing paint depth
Front-left door paint depth
Front-right door paint depth
Rear-left door paint depth
Rear-right door paint depth
Rear-left quarter paint depth
Rear-right quarter paint depth
Left sill paint assessment
Right sill paint assessment
Paint-depth consistency
Evidence of repainting
Evidence of excessive paint build
Possible filler indication
Panel-to-panel reading comparison
Previous body-repair evidence assessment
Paint assessment summary
Enhanced Body & Condition AssessmentPremium depthA deeper review of fit, structure, trim and common signs of previous damage or poor repair.10
Overall body-line consistency
Bumper alignment and fit
Exterior trim and moulding fit
Door hinge / striker condition
Door and aperture seal condition
Under-bonnet structural visual check
Boot floor / spare-wheel well visual check
Visible repair seams / sealant irregularities
Common corrosion-area assessment
Overall body-condition summary
Glass, Mirrors & LightingVisibility, glazing and exterior lighting are checked for condition and operation.20
Windscreen condition
Windscreen chips / cracks
Front-left window
Front-right window
Rear-left window
Rear-right window
Rear screen
Left mirror
Right mirror
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen washers operation
Headlights
Main beam
Front indicators
Rear indicators
Brake lights
Tail lights
Reverse lights
Fog lights where fitted
Number-plate lights
Wheels, Tyres & Visible BrakesAll four corners are assessed individually, including tread, wheel condition and accessible brake components.20
Front-left tyre condition
Front-right tyre condition
Rear-left tyre condition
Rear-right tyre condition
Front-left tread depth
Front-right tread depth
Rear-left tread depth
Rear-right tread depth
Front-left wheel condition
Front-right wheel condition
Rear-left wheel condition
Rear-right wheel condition
Front-left visible brake condition
Front-right visible brake condition
Rear-left visible brake condition
Rear-right visible brake condition
Spare wheel / tyre repair kit
Locking wheel nut key
Visible uneven tyre wear
Tyre suitability / matching observations
Engine & FluidsFor combustion-engine and hybrid vehicles, accessible engine-bay systems are checked for condition, levels, leaks and warning signs.20
Engine oil level
Engine oil visible condition
Coolant level
Coolant visible condition
Brake fluid level
Brake fluid visible condition
Power-steering fluid where applicable
Visible engine oil leaks
Visible coolant leaks
Other visible fluid leaks
Auxiliary belt condition
Visible pulleys / tensioners
Coolant hoses
Visible pipework
Visible engine mountings
Battery terminals
Battery physical condition
Abnormal engine noises
Exhaust smoke observation
Signs of overheating / coolant contamination
Battery Health & Enhanced Mechanical Assessment12V battery and wider mechanical behaviour are assessed alongside the main physical inspection.10
Battery health test
Battery voltage
Battery starting performance where testable
Charging-system observation
Battery security
Battery terminal condition
Suspension noise assessment
Steering noise / play observation
Drivetrain operation assessment
Enhanced mechanical findings review
Underbody InspectionAccessible underside areas are visually reviewed for damage, corrosion, leaks and component condition.20
Front underbody condition
Centre underbody condition
Rear underbody condition
Visible chassis / subframe condition
Front subframe
Rear subframe where visible
Left sill underside
Right sill underside
Visible floor-pan condition
Visible structural corrosion
Visible suspension components
Visible steering components
Visible brake pipes
Visible brake hoses
Visible fuel lines
Visible exhaust system
Exhaust mountings
Visible driveshaft / CV components
Visible underbody fluid leaks
Undertrays / underbody panels
Interior & Safety EquipmentCabin condition, restraints, controls and everyday safety-related equipment are checked.20
Driver's seat condition
Front passenger seat condition
Rear seat condition
Driver's seat adjustment
Passenger seat adjustment
Driver's seat belt
Front passenger seat belt
Rear seat belts
Dashboard condition
Instrument cluster
Warning lights on ignition
Warning lights after start
Horn
Steering-wheel controls
Interior lighting
Electric windows
Central locking
Electric mirror adjustment
Heating operation
Air-conditioning operation
Electrical & EquipmentFitted convenience and driver-assistance equipment is operated where practical.10
Infotainment system
Radio / audio system
Bluetooth / connectivity where fitted
Parking sensors where fitted
Reversing camera where fitted
Heated seats where fitted
Heated rear screen
Electric seat functions where fitted
Key / remote operation
Number of keys presented
OBD DiagnosticsA full-system diagnostic scan checks accessible control modules. The 260-point checklist is not a cap on diagnostic data: a modern vehicle can expose many modules, codes and live-data values.20
OBD communication established
Engine ECU scan
Transmission module scan where supported
ABS module scan
Airbag / SRS module scan
Body-control module scan where supported
Steering module scan where supported
Parking module scan where supported
HVAC module scan where supported
Other accessible control modules
Current diagnostic trouble codes
Stored diagnostic trouble codes
Pending diagnostic trouble codes
Engine-related fault codes
Emissions-related fault codes
ABS-related fault codes
Airbag / SRS-related fault codes
Transmission-related fault codes
Communication / network faults
Diagnostic findings recorded
Road TestWhere the vehicle is safe, legal and permission is available, the road test assesses how it behaves rather than relying on a static inspection alone.20
Engine starting
Idle quality
Engine acceleration
Engine performance
Gear selection
Gearbox operation
Clutch operation where applicable
Steering operation
Steering alignment observation
Braking performance
Parking brake operation
Suspension behaviour
Ride quality
Drivetrain noise
Wheel-bearing noise observation
Vibration
Abnormal rattles / noises
Temperature behaviour
Warning lights during road test
General road-test behaviour
Estimated Repair Cost GuidancePremium depthPremium turns defects into an action list, with indicative repair-cost guidance to help with the buying and negotiation decision.10
Immediate defect identification
Immediate defect priority
Immediate repair-cost estimate
Secondary defect identification
Secondary defect priority
Secondary repair-cost estimate
Maintenance item identification
Future maintenance estimate
Estimated combined repair requirement
Repair-cost summary
Premium Reporting & Action PlanPremium depthThe inspection is translated into evidence and a practical plan rather than handed over as a raw checklist.10
Comprehensive video evidence review
Major-defect video references
Minor-defect video references
Bodywork video evidence
Mechanical video evidence
Priority defect summary
Immediate-action plan
Recommended three-month action plan
Monitor / future-maintenance plan
Personalised video inspection summary
Seller & Vehicle ProvenancePremium depthPremium goes beyond the history check with seller, logbook and advert-history checks to help identify inconsistencies before money changes hands.6
Registration / VIN / history consistency
V5C keeper details reviewed where supplied
Private-seller name / ID consistency where documents and permission are available
Available previous advert / auction / salvage searches
Indicators of undisclosed motor trading
Provenance findings and inconsistencies summary
Important inspection notes
Checks depend on vehicle design, access, condition, safety and fitted equipment. Paint-depth readings are taken only on suitable accessible painted substrates. Road testing requires a safe, legal vehicle and permission. Repair-cost figures are guidance rather than repair quotations. V5C and seller checks can identify inconsistencies but do not prove legal ownership. Previous advert, auction and salvage searches depend on available records.
EV & hybrid vehicles
Relevant high-voltage, charging, electric-drivetrain and battery-management diagnostics are included where the vehicle and diagnostic equipment support them. The separate £49.99 EV Battery State of Health Report is an optional deeper traction-battery assessment for compatible fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.