Mobile Car Inspection Bedfordshire
Buying a used car in Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard or Biggleswade? We come to the car wherever it is in Bedfordshire and inspect it before you commit: full diagnostics, a road test, a history check and a video report the same day.
Covering all of Bedfordshire, from Luton to Bedford, at one price with no mileage charge
Pre-purchase car inspections in Bedfordshire
Bedford's franchised dealers run along the Ampthill Road and around Elstow and Kempston. Vindis sells Volkswagen at 332 Ampthill Road and Audi at Progress Park in Elstow. Motorvogue has Hyundai, SEAT, Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Renault and Dacia at Interchange Retail Park in Kempston by the A421, and Auto Trader lists more than a hundred dealers in the town, including Evans Halshaw Ford and Vauxhall, Mercedes-Benz of Bedford, Bells Kia and Volvo, Group 1 BMW and MINI, Marshall Land Rover and Steven Eagell Toyota. Luton has Tenby Car Supermarket and the Dunstable Road independents, covered on our Luton page. Leighton Buzzard has G1 Car Supermarket on Billington Road and Stanbridge Motors, Shefford has Beadlow Motors and Ampthill has Powerlease.
A lot of the county's forecourt stock starts at BCA Bedford, the remarketing centre off M1 junction 13. A service book shows what was done, not what the miles have worn. We measure that wear, read the fault history and road test the car before you pay, so you decide with the facts in front of you and negotiate on them. Bedfordshire has no Clean Air Zone and sits outside the London ULEZ.
Wherever the car is in Bedfordshire, the price is the same as everywhere else we cover, with no mileage or call-out charge. Book online and tell us where the car is being sold. We arrange the time with the dealer or private seller, inspect it there, and send you the video, the photos and the written report the same day.
Postcodes MK40 to MK45, SG15 to SG19 and LU1 to LU7.
Every inspection includes
Where we inspect in Bedfordshire
Any dealer forecourt, car supermarket, auction collection or private seller's driveway. These are the main places people in Bedfordshire buy from.
Bedford: Ampthill Road, Elstow and Kempston
Vindis Volkswagen and Audi, Motorvogue at Interchange Retail Park, Evans Halshaw, Mercedes-Benz, Bells, Group 1 BMW and Steven Eagell Toyota. Reserve the car, tell the dealer an independent inspector is coming and we inspect on their forecourt.
Luton and Dunstable
Tenby Car Supermarket on Camford Way, the Dunstable Road independents, Steven Eagell Toyota and Bellevue Garage. See our Luton page.
BCA Bedford, M1 junction 13
Two auction halls and a commercial hall on 25 acres. If the car you are looking at was in these lanes last week, the Premium inspection traces its history.
Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Ampthill and Shefford
G1 Car Supermarket and Stanbridge Motors in Leighton Buzzard, Powerlease in Ampthill, Beadlow Motors in Shefford, and private sellers in between.
Biggleswade, Sandy and the A1 corridor
Small forecourts and private sellers along the A1 and in the villages. Tell us the postcode when you book.
Included in Standard and Premium
What your mechanical report covers
An in-depth mechanical inspection brings the physical checks, diagnostic results and driving behaviour together. Your report explains the condition we found, the concerns and their significance for your purchase.
Engine & cooling system
Oil and coolant condition and levels, visible leaks, belts and hoses, engine mounts, timing-drive noise and engine performance under load where applicable.
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox and clutch operation where fitted, gear changes, mounts, driveshafts and CV joints, with findings on unusual noise, vibration and driving behaviour.
Brakes, steering & suspension
Accessible pads, discs, calipers and brake lines; parking brake, steering, suspension components, dampers, joints and bushes; wheel and tyre condition.
Diagnostics & electrical systems
Full-system scan for available fault codes and warnings, plus 12V battery and charging checks. EV and hybrid inspections include relevant powertrain, charging and battery-management checks where supported.
Road-test findings
How the car accelerates, changes gear, brakes, steers and handles, including unusual noises and vibration. Premium includes an extended road test. Road tests depend on safety and permission.
Evidence, priorities & buying advice
Written findings, photos and a clear video review explain the issues observed and what needs attention. A personal call helps you understand the concerns and decide what to ask before buying.
Checks are adapted to the vehicle and accessible components. The report records any checks that could not be completed. Both packages also include bodywork, interior and vehicle history checks. Keep the video, photos and report as evidence of the issues observed at the time.
Choose the inspection that suits the car
Clear pricing, the same anywhere in Bedfordshire, with no quote to request first.
Standard Inspection
£199.99
160-point pre-purchase inspection
An in-depth mechanical inspection of the relevant engine and drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension and diagnostics. Includes road test, vehicle history, a clear video review, photo evidence and personal buying guidance.
Book StandardPremium Inspection
£249.99
260-point pre-purchase inspection
Everything in Standard, including the video review, plus deeper condition checks, paint-depth readings, an extended road test, available auction, salvage and previous advert searches, and checks for indicators of undisclosed motor trading. Subject to available records, seller cooperation and road-test permission.
Book PremiumBuying an electric or plug-in hybrid car in Bedfordshire?
Add a CARA Approved® Autel EV Battery State of Health report to either inspection for £49.99, or book the battery check on its own for £149.99. It isn't included in Standard or Premium.
+£49.99
EV battery detailsCompare what's included
Standard
£199.99
160-point inspection
Premium
£249.99
260-point inspection
In both inspections
- We come to the carAt the dealer, the seller's home or yours, across London, Essex, East Anglia and the Midlands
- History checkOutstanding finance, insurance write-off, stolen and mileage records
- Full diagnostic scan
- Engine, gearbox, brakes, steering, suspension and tyres
- Electric and hybrid fault checksHigh-voltage, charging and battery-management systems, where supported
- Road testExtended in Premium
- Video review, photos and a same-day report
- Personal call and buying advice
Premium also adds
- Paint-depth readings on suitable panels
- Deeper bodywork and condition assessment
- Repair-cost guidance and an action planWhat to fix now, within three months and later
- Seller and logbook (V5C) checksWhere documents and permission are available
- Auction, salvage and previous advert searchesIncluding Copart, where records are available
- Checks for signs of undisclosed motor trading
Optional EV battery State of Health report
+£49.99
The battery's health as a percentage, with its own report. Not included in either inspection. For compatible electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
Standard + report£249.98
Premium + report£299.98
Only need the battery checked? The battery health check on its own is £149.99.
Searches depend on the records available, and electric checks on what the car supports.
What happens after you book?
Choose a package and appointment
Book online, pick your time and tell us where the car is being sold.
We drive to the car
We come to the seller or dealer anywhere in Bedfordshire, at the same price with no mileage or call-out charge.
We inspect and test
We carry out the physical, diagnostic, history and road-test checks, and film the video review at the car.
Understand before you decide
You get the video review, photos and digital report the same day, then we talk through the findings and the buying decision with you. Keep the evidence for future reference.
See a sample inspection report
See the level of detail, findings and checklist before you book.
View sample reportEV battery health checks
What the State of Health assessment checks on compatible electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
EV battery healthQuestions from Bedfordshire buyers
Can you inspect a car at the Bedford dealers on Ampthill Road or at Interchange Retail Park in Kempston on a weekday while I am at work?
Yes. Ask the dealer to hold the car for an independent inspection and we arrange the time with the sales team. You get the video, photos and report the same day, so you can decide that evening without going back to the forecourt.
I am buying from a small independent in Leighton Buzzard or Sandy rather than a main dealer. Is your inspection the same?
Exactly the same checklist, the same equipment and the same report. A small forecourt has no manufacturer approved-used scheme behind the car, so the history check for finance and write-offs matters just as much.
The car I want is an ex-fleet vehicle that came through BCA Bedford. Can you tell how hard it has been used?
Yes. The service record tells us what was done; the car tells us what the miles have worn. We measure brake discs and pads and tyre depth, check suspension bushes and steering for play, read every module for stored faults and check how long since the memory was cleared, and compare it all with what is due at that mileage.
Do you charge extra for Biggleswade, Sandy or the far side of the county?
No. The price is the same anywhere in Bedfordshire, with no mileage or call-out charge: Standard £199.99, Premium £249.99, and the EV battery check £149.99. Book online and pick a time. If the seller has other buyers waiting, message us and we will tell you the earliest slot.
Do I need to be there?
No. We can inspect the car directly with the seller or dealer and send you the video review, photos and report afterwards, then talk it through with you on the phone.
Will you tell me whether to buy the car?
We give you the findings, point out what matters and what it is likely to cost, and talk it through so you can make your own decision. We have no commission from the sale, so the advice is straight.
Page last checked 20 October 2026 by Henry, Pro Vehicle Inspections.
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