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Covering Herts & Beds
Pre-Purchase Inspections
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Engine & Mechanical Health – No hidden issues, leaks, or warning signs, Full HPI
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Brakes, Suspension & Steering – Safe, smooth, and road-ready
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Tyres & Wheels – Tread life, wear, and replacement costs
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Body & Exterior – Accident damage, rust, paint condition
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Interior & Safety Systems – Seatbelts, airbags, warning lights
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Electrics & Features – Battery, windows, locks, infotainment
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Road Test – How it drives, stops, and handles
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Clear Written Report – Honest findings, safety risks, and future costs
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OBD Report – Any codes, or previously turned off codes
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Time Frame - Report sent within 24 hours
What We Check , So You Buy With Confidence
Post-Purchase Inspections
Post-Purchase Vehicle Checks, Protection After You Buy
All of the Pre-Purchase checks included plus:
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Full Mechanical & Safety Assessment – Identify defects possibly missed at sale full HPI
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In-Depth Written Report – Clear, detailed findings backed by evidence
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Finance & Chargeback Claims – Reports suitable for lenders and banks
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Refund & Dealer Disputes – Independent assessment to strengthen your case
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Motor Ombudsman & Legal Use – Compliant reports for formal complaints
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Road Test & Fault Verification – confirmation of issues
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Time Frame - Report sent within 48 hours
Vinspection Express takes the risk out of buying a car — fast. Simply fill out the express submission form with the registration number, your details, and where the vehicle is for sale, then you will be sent a secure payment link via sum-up. Once payment is received within 24 hours you’ll receive a clear, easy-to-read document back. We check common faults, MOT history and patterns, full HPI check including outstanding finance, seller type, pricing accuracy, and potential red flags so you know exactly what you’re dealing with. All for just £35 — quick, independent insight before you commit. If you then decide to book in for a Pre-Purchase check on that vehicle we will take the £35 off the price of the inspection.
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Hidden charges? Not with us...
Some companies do charge for services you would think are included and then your presented with a bill you never agreed to pay.
We do not charge extra for raising the vehicle.
We do not charge extra if you have questions for us to answer such as estimated costs for repairs.
We do not charge extra to cross reference invoices or check service papers & check previous MOTs.
And we certainly don't charge extra to do a VIN check!
In fact, to make sure your not out of pocket we will always advise you to do a full paid HPI check yourself prior to booking an inspection for your next vehicle.
Thank us later!
When booking over the phone, we hold a £20 deposit. This amount will be deducted from your total when you pay the remaining balance upon our arrival.
Cancellation policy:
24 hours notice is required in order to cancel a booking.
Should you cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice or arrive later than 15 minutes to an appointment, the £20 deposit (per vehicle) will be non-refundable.
If you have asked us to inspect a vehicle without you present, we take the full amount over the phone. You have up to 24 hours before the inspection time to tell us you are cancelling to receive your full amount back. If cancelled within 24 hours,
we will refund the full amount minus a £20 deposit (per vehicle).
Terms and conditions:
If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of booking, we reserve the right to cancel the appointment and leave the premises. In the event of this the £20 deposit (per vehicle) will be non-refundable.
Valuables left in vehicle: All personal effects and valuables must be removed from the vehicle to prevent any items getting damaged, we are not responsible for any items that are lost. In any event an inspector may ask you to remove something from a vehicle.
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About Vinspection
Vinspection is a friendly family run company and are here to help others.
Vinspection offers pre purchase inspections, fault reports for finance and refunds also Motor Ombudsman.
As a local family man and an approved mechanic through the Institute of the Motor Industry we are listed on the IMI professionals register.
It is important to say our reports are impartial and unbiased - we don't take sides. Findings are based solely on the inspection results.