Mobile Car Inspection South Lincolnshire
Buying a used car in Stamford, Spalding, Grantham, Boston or Sleaford? We come to the car wherever it is in South Lincolnshire and inspect it before you commit: full diagnostics, a road test, a history check and a video report the same day.
Covering the whole county, from Stamford to Boston, at one price with no mileage charge
Pre-purchase car inspections in South Lincolnshire
Used cars in South Lincolnshire are spread across a big county. Grantham's franchised dealers sit together at Spittlegate Level just off the A1, with Stoneacre, Drayton Motors Kia and Evans Halshaw, which now sells MG. Boston's are on Marsh Lane, including Vertu Honda and JCT600 Audi. Around Spalding and Pinchbeck there is EMG's BYD site and a run of independents, and Stamford has T C Harrison, now a KGM dealer, Sycamore and the independents that serve the Deepings and Bourne. Between the towns, plenty of good cars change hands privately.
Buyers here often travel a long way for one car, so the car you want may be an hour from home before you have seen it. We go first. You get the video and the full report before you make the trip, so you only travel for a car that is right, and you negotiate with the facts in front of you.
We inspect anywhere in South Lincolnshire for the same price 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 seller or dealer directly. You get the video, the photos and the written report the same day.
Postcodes PE6, PE9 to PE12, PE20 to PE22, NG31 to NG34.
Every inspection includes
Where we inspect in South Lincolnshire
Any dealer forecourt, car supermarket, auction collection or private seller's driveway. These are the main places people in South Lincolnshire buy from.
Spittlegate Level, Grantham
Stoneacre and Drayton Motors Kia on Tollemache Road South, and Evans Halshaw's MG site. The county's main franchised cluster. Reserve the car, tell the dealer an independent inspector is coming and we inspect on their forecourt.
Marsh Lane, Boston
Vertu Honda, JCT600 Audi and the town's other franchised dealers. An approved-used car comes with the dealer's own check. Ours is the one on your side.
Spalding and Pinchbeck
EMG's BYD dealership, plus independents such as Spalding Car Sales and 1Stop on Pinchbeck Road. For an EV, add the battery health check.
Stamford and the Deepings
T C Harrison, Sycamore and the independents around Stamford, Market Deeping and Bourne. Inspected on site, with a road test where the dealer allows it.
City Auction Group, Peterborough, and BCA Nottingham
The two auction centres that supply the county's traders. If the car you are looking at has just been through a sale, the Premium inspection traces it.
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 South Lincolnshire, 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 South Lincolnshire?
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 South Lincolnshire, 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 South Lincolnshire buyers
Can you inspect a car at the Spittlegate Level dealers in Grantham?
Yes. Reserve the car and tell the dealer an independent inspector is coming. We arrange the time with them, inspect on their site, road test where they allow it, and send you the video, photos and report the same day.
Do you charge extra for Boston, Holbeach or the Fens?
No. The price is the same anywhere in South Lincolnshire, 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 one of the villages?
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.
Will you inspect a car at Vertu Honda on Marsh Lane in Boston before I sign the finance?
Yes. Reserve the car, tell the sales team an inspector is coming, and we inspect on their site. You get the video, photos and report the same day, so the finance is signed with the findings in front of you, not after.
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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