We aim to inspect your chosen vehicle within 2 to 4 working days of booking.
We'll assign a trained engineer to inspect the vehicle.
Choose from 3 inspections – our Comprehensive and Advanced options include photographs.
We can inspect cars, 4x4s, motorhomes, vans, hybrid vehicles and electric cars. They include vehicles up to 20 years old, but exclude insurance write-offs.
You can choose from the following inspection options:
Each inspection includes:
Once you have the report, you can ask the seller to fix any issues we've found or reduce the price before you buy.
Important information
• Our vehicle inspections are visual checks only. They don't include mechanical dismantling of any part of the vehicle.
• The Advanced inspection includes the additional checks listed in the table below.
• If the vehicle can't be inspected for any reason, we reserve the right to charge the full inspection fee.
• The inspections provide a general assessment only, and are not intended to diagnose a specific issue with the vehicle.
† Comprehensive and Advanced prices depend on the vehicle type and engine size. Your final price will be confirmed before booking and payment.
For a Comprehensive inspection, our pricing analysis for the period 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 suggests that 10% of customers would qualify for the lowest price within the price range. This is indicative only as the prices have since changed.
The Advanced inspection is a new product and the full price range is shown. Pricing data is still being established.
Member prices apply only to AA breakdown members. Membership is paid for separately and is subject to its own terms.
* Limited checks and exclusions apply for basic, van and motorhome inspections.
To cancel a booking:
The 'Fees and cancellations' section in the Vehicle Inspections Terms and Conditions below has more information.
In certain circumstances we're entitled to refuse to inspect a vehicle or to issue a report, including:
The inspection fee remains fully payable in such circumstances. We'll let you know if that's the case.
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Updated April 2017.
