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Basic Mobile Car Inspection – Essential Pre-Purchase Check in London
Basic Mobile Car Inspection – Essential Pre-Purchase Check in London
- 🚨 Only 3 inspections left today. Book now to secure your preferred time — SwiftFleet slots fill up fast.
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Regular price
£79.99 GBP
Regular price
£99.99 GBP
Sale price
£79.99 GBP
Taxes included.
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Quick confidence before you buy - no surprises, no guesswork.
Buying a used car is stressful - especially when you’re not sure what to look for.
The SwiftFleet Essential Check is a fast, professional, buyer-only inspection designed to catch expensive red flags early and give you a clear decision before you commit.
We inspect the car at the seller’s location, assess its visible mechanical and safety condition, and deliver a same-day verdict so you can move forward with confidence - or walk away before it costs you.
The Essential Check is built around one core outcome:
Should you buy this car - yes or no?
You’ll receive a clear BUY / CAUTION / WALK AWAY verdict, backed by evidence, photos, and practical advice you can actually use.
What’s included in the Essential Check
Our certified inspector focuses on the areas most likely to hide costly or dangerous issues (100+ point check).
Identity & paperwork sense-check
• VIN match (vehicle, windscreen, and documentation where available)
• MOT history review & mileage trend analysis
• Service history review if provided by the seller (gaps clearly flagged)
Safety-critical inspection
• Tyres (tread depth, uneven wear, age cracking)
• Brakes (visual condition + feel on road test (10 minutes)
• Steering & suspension behaviour (knocks, pulls, vibrations)
• Seatbelts, airbags & warning lights
• Lights, wipers, washers, mirrors, horn
Mechanical & engine bay checks (non-invasive)
• Oil & coolant condition
• Leaks or contamination signs
• Battery condition indicators (12V)
• Cold start behaviour (noise, smoke, idle stability)
• Cooling system behaviour & overheating signs
Exterior & structure red flags
• Accident damage indicators (panel gaps, overspray)
• Corrosion hotspots
• Glass & light condition
• Underbody visual check where accessible (no ramps)
Road test (if seller permits)
• Clutch bite & slip (manuals)
• Gear engagement & drivability
• Brake response & straight-line stability
• Abnormal noises under load or coasting
What you receive
• Clear BUY / CAUTION / WALK AWAY verdict
• Top 5 expensive risks (prioritised, not buried)
• 10–15 HD photos (VIN, odometer, tyres, engine bay, key findings)
• Negotiation bullets you can copy & send to the seller
• Same-day written report, jargon-free and easy to understand
• Up to 4 Miles Road test
Everything is written with one question in mind:
“If this were my money, what would I do?”
What this inspection does not include (by design)
To keep the Essential Check fast, focused, and affordable, it does not include:
• Full diagnostics / OBD scanning
• Deep electronic module analysis
• Dismantling or ramp inspections
👉 For hybrids, automatics, warning lights, or higher-risk vehicles, we strongly recommend the Standard or Premium inspection.
SwiftFleet gives you:
• A decision
• Evidence
• Negotiation leverage
• Speed
• Independence (we don’t repair cars or take seller fees)
That’s why buyers trust us.
Fast, simple, buyer-first
• Book in 60 seconds
• We go to the car - you don’t
• WhatsApp updates throughout
• Report delivered within hours
Who this is best for
✔ Budget or lower-risk cars
✔ Buyers wanting quick confidence
✔ Straightforward petrol/diesel vehicles
✔ First-time buyers who want clarity without overpaying
The bottom line
The Essential Check costs a fraction of what a hidden fault can.
It’s the smartest way to avoid obvious mistakes - and the perfect first step toward buying with confidence.
👉Check availability and book your Essential Check now.
See a Real Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Report (London) — Verdict, Diagnostics & Photos
See a real SwiftFleet report before you book
Download our sample pre-purchase car inspection report (London) to see the exact BUY / CAUTION / WALK AWAY verdict, full diagnostics, and HD photos you’ll receive—same-day. We’re independent & buyer-only (no repairs, no seller fees). Join 1,000+ London buyers who chose the Buyer’s Bodyguard and avoided costly mistakes.
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