Pre purchase inspections UK Reviews 11

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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  1. Vehicle Inspection

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Pre Purchase Inspections UK carry out used car checks for our clients. We our a fully contactless service and carry all of our pre purchase inspections out mobile. We cover a 60-mile radius of London and aim to turn inspection reports around within 24 hours. Our team carry out mechanical checks on used cars as well as bodywork, paint depths and electrics. Fully trained and insured. Call us now or visit our website to book online.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refund given despite circumstances

I booked a PPI on a vehicle from a west London dealership. The inspector arrived at the site to be informed that the vehicle had been sold. The inspector called to explain the situation. I received a refund from Pre purchase inspections Limited despite the circumstances. Thank you for restoring my faith. Well done guys :-)

10 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

We arranged a basic vehicle inspection with Pre purchase inspections UK and it could not have gone more smoothly. Got a confirmation text the day before the inspection. When I called with a query the person I spoke with was friendly and helpful. The inspection report was thorough, accompanied by high quality photos, and was e-mailed to us within a couple of hours. Paid £95 plus VAT, which seemed very reasonable to us and was much cheaper than what we would have paid for similar services offered by the RAC, AA, etc. Would happily use again and recommend.

27 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was great value for money…

The service was great value for money and inspection was very thorough, Joe even went above and beyond to plug the vehicle into his computer even though I hadn't paid for the additional service. The report again was very thorough with lots of images and notes to give me a really clear indication of the quality of the vehicle. Not being very mechanically-minded, Joe then spent time with me over the phone explaining his findings in a really easy to understand way. Super friendly and knowledgeable - I'd recommend the service to anyone for peace of mind when buying a used vehicle!

22 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolute 5-star experience from start to finish!

I can’t recommend Joe from Pre Purchase Inspection highly enough! He carried out a full inspection on a classic I was considering purchasing, and his expertise, attention to detail, and professionalism were second to none. Furthermore, the vehicle was 4hrs drive from London.

Joe took the time to go over every inch of the vehicle, highlighting both the strengths and potential issues with complete honesty and clarity. His report was thorough, well-documented with photos, and incredibly helpful for making an informed decision and negotiating further with the seller. What really stood out was how approachable and passionate he was—clearly a true enthusiast who knows his stuff inside and out. The inspection and report were completed on same day.

Thanks to Joe, I felt totally confident moving forward with a fair offer on the classic vehicle. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about getting it right and helping you make the best choice, Joe is your guy.

18 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

Found this company online when I was looking for someone to do a pre purchase inspection on a cat s vehicle in London after another company had nobody available to do it.
The service I got from Joe from start to finish was excellent. He sent me over a sample report to review, and then I explained on my booking form that the vehicle was a cat s so I really needed a thorough inspection in that area of the car as well as the standard checks.
Joe turned up on time and called me as soon as the inspection was complete to go through his findings with me before sending me over the completed form with a load of photographs.
All in all, Joe’s thorough report saved me from traveling 200 miles to view it myself but with his expert eye he uncovered a dodgy repair job and stopped me shelling out £10k on a car that still needed a few thousand more of repairs doing.
Would definitely use again for any car inspections I needed in London. Top job.

10 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I purchased a car and wanted to get it inspected before taking it from the dealership. The quality of the report i was given was to the greatest detail. I feel more comfortable driving my new vehicle and would recommend to anyone. I have already recommended to family and friends.

30 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive

Easy to book and schedule, turned up as they were supposed to. I purchased a basic report and I will be honest, I was surprised by how thorough it was. Well laid out analysis and supporting photos, all emailed within 3 hours of the service being carried out. I'd definitely use them again!

4 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service

Booked an inspection with PPIUK after being badly let down by the AA. An outstanding experience from start to finish - incredibly prompt booking with next day inspection available, very thorough report and the ability to chat through the results with the engineer. The report was unbiased and comprehensive, with detailed photos. No attempt to upsell any further service, no pressure, just a professional and objective assessment of the vehicle. I honestly wouldn't consider using anyone else in relation to future purchases!

13 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Joe !

Thank you Joe.

You save me some serious headaches. The seller was forced to reduce over £1k of the price following the findings. I decided to still move on given all the corrosion, leaks , etc that i would have never seen.

Best £150 you will spend. Easy booking process on their website.

15 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional prompt service highlighted…

Exceptional prompt service highlighted major concerns about an expensive vehicle I wanted to buy, and which would definitely have gone un-noticed. They have definitely saved us some thousands of £s in potential repairs. Amazing knowledge of both mechanical and body repair detail. Thank you. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and use again.

22 March 2022
Unprompted review

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