Personal Van Business 0330 159 1111 MyRAC Login Breakdown Cover Insurance Route Planner Shop Buying a Car Car Care News & Advice Home Buying A Car Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Inspections If you’re looking to buy a used car, it’s important you know that it's mechanically and structurally sound before parting with your cash. A vehicle inspection from the RAC can help identify any hidden problems you may not be aware of which could lead to costly repairs. We offer three levels of inspection: Basic† From £99* Call 0330 159 0720 218 point mechanical and structural inspection Road–test (up to 3 miles) Engineer fault report sent via email Find out more Comprehensive From £189* Call 0330 159 0720 307 point mechanical and structural inspection Main functions and controls check Full interior, bodywork and paint inspection Road–test (up to 10 miles) Engineer fault report sent via email and verbal summary Find out more Advanced From £239* Call 0330 159 0720 Identical checks to the comprehensive inspection plus; Diagnostic check of key areas Road–test (up to 20 miles) Brake fluid test and analysis Photos of the vehicles within the report sent via email1 Engineer fault report sent via email and verbal summary Find out more To get a quote or to book a vehicle inspection, you'll need: The vehicle registration number The seller's permission The address where the vehicle is kept To book your inspection, call the team on 0330 159 0720 or Request a callback Our opening hours are - Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 2pm Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed Our other inspections Post-accident inspection - checks repairs made to the vehicle meet the manufacturer standard Unit and component inspection – performs a detailed inspection of specific vehicle parts Post purchase inspection – provides a mechanical, structural and component check covering 307 points to confirm problems or mechanical faults after you’ve bought the vehicle Please call the team on 0330 159 0720 for more information or to book any of our other inspections. Peace of mind when buying a car... When buying a new vehicle, you’ll want to make sure that it’s roadworthy, safe to drive and worth the price you’re prepared to pay for it. So why not choose a vehicle inspection from the RAC to give you the peace of mind you need when closing a deal on the vehicle you want. For additional piece of mind, why not also review our car breakdown cover options here. From as little as £99 you can book an RAC vehicle inspection where one of our highly experienced engineers will: Inspect the vehicle at an agreed location, usually within 48 hours of your request Conduct a road-test and visual inspection of the vehicle Email your report to you and on request, send you a written copy of the report in the post Company Information About us Careers Contact us Legal information Affiliates Press centre Complaints RAC Corporate Product & Services Breakdown cover European Breakdown Cover Car Insurance Home Insurance Business Breakdown Cover Route planner MyRAC RAC Rewards Sign up for our newsletter Be the first to know about new RAC products and special offers: Subscribe Follow the RAC Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn 03 numbers are charged at national call rates and included in inclusive minute plans from landlines and mobiles. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded. † The following vehicles are exempt: imports, convertibles, write-offs, hybrids, vans, vehicles over 10 years old, vehicles with more than 5 seats, prestige vehicles, 4-wheel drives, LPGs, motorhomes and vehicles with mileage in excess of 120,000 miles. * Prices depend on the age, value and model of vehicle. 1 (4 x external shots, 1 x odometer shot, 1 x vehicle document shot plus shots of identified major defects). Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 RAC Motoring Services. All rights reserved