Before you buy that used car, let a mechanic look first.
Paste the listing. A mechanic with 10 years in the trade tells you the known faults for that exact model and mileage, what it'll really cost you over the next two years, and whether the price is fair. You get a straight BUY, CAUTION or AVOID, not a sales pitch.
Built by a mechanic with 10 years in the trade. No dealer is paying me to say yes.
Private sale or dealer forecourt: I check them all the same way.
How it works
Paste the listing.
A link from AutoTrader, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or just the reg plate and the asking price.
A real mechanic reviews it.
Known faults at that mileage, true running costs, fair-price check, and a read of the car's MOT history.
Get your verdict.
A clear BUY / CAUTION / AVOID by email, usually within 24 hours, with exactly what to check and what I’d pay.
What you get
Is the price fair? What this car really sells for, and what I’d offer.
What goes wrong with this exact model at this mileage, what to listen and look for, and what the fix costs.
What you'll be paying for next. Repairs and services coming in the next 1-2 years.
MOT history red flags. What the car's MOT record quietly tells you that the seller won't.
Your before-you-buy checklist. The specific things to check before you hand over a penny.
Any used car, any seller
Whatever you're looking at, I'll check it
AutoTrader, eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Private or dealer. Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. If it's for sale in the UK, you get a straight verdict.
Why trust this
History-check sites sell you data. Listing sites rate the price and want you to buy through them. Neither tells you the thing that actually costs you money: what breaks on this specific car, and what it'll cost to fix. I'm a mechanic with 10 years in the trade. No dealer pays me. If a car's a dog, I'll tell you to walk away.
Get your free verdict
Need it today?
The free verdict comes back within 24 hours. If you're viewing sooner, or want the full written report with a detailed fault-by-fault breakdown and a price I'd negotiate to, get the Priority Verdict for £7, back within 3 hours.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The standard verdict is free. The optional £7 Priority Verdict is faster and more detailed.
How long does it take?
Usually within 24 hours; 3 hours for Priority.
What do you need from me?
A listing link, or the reg plate and asking price.
Are you actually impartial?
Yes. No dealer or marketplace pays me. If the car's a bad buy, I'll say so.
What cars can you check?
Any used car for sale in the UK: private or dealer, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
Built by a mechanic with 10 years in the trade who's tired of watching people overpay for bad cars. Not affiliated with any dealer, marketplace or finance company.