Vehicle Buying Guide

Generate a customized inspection checklist tailored to your vehicle make and model to help you during physical viewings.

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Inspection Tips

✓ Before You Visit

  • • Check the vehicle history with our VRM checker
  • • Review MOT records and service history
  • • Take note of common issues for this model
  • • Prepare your checklist and pen

✓ During the Viewing

  • • Work through the checklist systematically
  • • Take photos of any concerns
  • • Test all functions and features
  • • Note any smells, sounds, or unusual behavior