Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Coventry
Buying a used car in Coventry? Whether it is at Motorpoint off Jimmy Hill Way, a main dealer on the Holyhead Road or the Fletchamstead Highway, or on a private seller's driveway, we come to the car and inspect it before you commit: full diagnostics, a road test, a history check and a video report the same day.
Covering Coventry and its suburbs at one price with no mileage charge
Pre-purchase car inspections in Coventry
Coventry's biggest used-car site is Motorpoint, at 6 Meto Lakha Close next to the Gallagher Retail Park off the A444, in the former Brandish Vauxhall showroom, with around 150 cars in stock. The main dealers are spread around the city: Sytner BMW and MINI at 128 Holyhead Road, Listers Audi on the Fletchamstead Highway, Listers Volkswagen on Quinton Road, Listers SEAT on Brandon Road in Binley, Allen Ford on London Road and Sutton Park Kia on Holbrook Lane. Independents and private sellers fill in across the city.
A main dealer's approved-used check and Motorpoint's own quality check are both done for the seller. Ours is done for you: the scan, the paint readings, the road test and the history check, so you know what the car is before the deposit goes down and you negotiate on the findings rather than the advert. Coventry has no Clean Air Zone, so an older diesel costs nothing extra to drive in the city.
An inspection in Coventry costs the same as everywhere else we cover, with no mileage or call-out charge. Book online, tell us where the car is, and we arrange the time with the dealer or seller. The video, photos and written report are with you the same day.
Postcodes CV1 to CV6.
Every inspection includes
Where we inspect in Coventry
Any dealer forecourt, car supermarket, auction collection or private seller's driveway. These are the main places people in Coventry buy from.
Motorpoint Coventry, Meto Lakha Close
Next to the Gallagher Retail Park off the A444 Jimmy Hill Way, with around 150 cars in stock. Reserve the car, tell them an independent inspector is coming and we inspect before you sign.
Holyhead Road and the Fletchamstead Highway
Sytner BMW and MINI at 128 Holyhead Road and Listers Audi at 503 Fletchamstead Highway. Approved-used stock prepared by the dealer, checked by us.
Quinton Road, Binley and London Road
Listers Volkswagen on Quinton Road, Listers SEAT on Brandon Road in Binley and Allen Ford on London Road. Reserve the car and we inspect it on the forecourt.
Holbrook Lane
Sutton Park Kia's showroom on Holbrook Lane. For an EV, add the battery health check.
Private sellers across the city
Earlsdon, Allesley, Tile Hill, Canley, Styvechale, Finham, Cheylesmore, Wyken and Walsgrave. 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 Coventry, 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 Coventry?
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 Coventry, 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 Coventry buyers
Can you inspect a car at Motorpoint Coventry before I collect it?
Yes. Reserve the car, tell the sales team an independent inspector is coming, and we arrange a time with them. We inspect on their site, road test where they allow it, and send you the video, photos and report the same day, so you can decide before you sign.
Can you inspect an approved-used BMW at Sytner on the Holyhead Road?
Yes. Ask the dealer to hold the car for an independent inspection and we arrange the time with the sales team. An approved-used car has been prepared by the dealer. Our report is written for you, with the scan, the paint readings and the road test, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Is there a travel charge for Coventry?
No. The price is the same anywhere in Coventry, with no mileage or call-out charge: Standard £199.99, Premium £249.99, and the EV battery check £149.99.
Can you inspect a car at a private seller's house in Earlsdon or Tile Hill?
Yes. We inspect on driveways as well as forecourts. Ask the seller to have the keys, the V5C and any service history ready, somewhere level to park and permission for a short road test. We can arrange it with them directly if you give us their number.
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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