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Be sure – get an AA Vehicle Inspection
Buying a car is a major investment – one that you want to protect. And you'll also want to be sure that the vehicle you and your family are driving around in is safe.
An AA Vehicle Inspection will give you peace of mind, and help you to protect your investment.
Benefits of an AA Vehicle Inspection
- Get a full vehicle safety check and road test before you buy.
- Benefit from an independent, professional 'second opinion'.
- Use the vehicle inspection results when negotiating over price.
Book your inspection online – get a no-obligation quote.
Why get an AA Vehicle Inspection?
Every year 600,000 cars are written off by insurers. Yet many of them still end up on a forecourt or in the small ads.
- The new MOT Certificate is no guarantee of roadworthiness – would you know what has happened to the car since the test took place?
- Millions of cars are generally unroadworthy, have major defects or other damage.
- Appointments are usually available within 3 working days.
- Full report is sent by email, plus verbal report.
- Road test included in all inspections.
- Cars, vans, 4-wheel-drive vehicles and motorhomes can all be inspected, please see the price list for details.
- Tell us where the vehicle is, and we will arrange the inspection appointment with the vendor.
- The results of the checks can be used to insist that the seller repairs any defects or may lead to compromise on the purchase price.
Choose from our inspection options
Prices depend on engine size and type of vehicle.
Comprehensive pre-purchase inspection
- full inspection of the vehicle's body, paintwork, interior, visible mechanical and electrical components and equipment
- includes a 10-mile road test, multi-page written report and verbal report
This comprehensive inspection is available for vehicles up to 15 years old.
Basic inspection
- inspection and checks on mechanical and vehicle operations, and previous accident damage
- full vehicle safety check and road test, verbal report and multi-page written report
A basic inspection is not available for vehicles over eight years old, four-wheel-drive vehicles or any vehicle on a total-loss register.
Special inspections
Special inspections are also available for vans under 3500kg and motorhomes.
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AA Vehicle Inspections are provided by Automobile Association Developments Limited. Registered office: Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. Registered number 1878835 England.
AA Car Data Checks are provided by Motorfile Limited. Registered office: Landmark House, Experian Way, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham NG80 1ZZ. Number 3009493 England. VAT registered, number 887133593.
Motorfile Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). You can check on the FSA's register by visiting the FSA's website
www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
The AA trademark and logo are used under licence from The Automobile Association Limited. The AA is not responsible for any goods and services provided by third parties under licence.
