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Vehicle inspection

Know what you're buying.
Get a RAC Vehicle Inspection before you buy your next car.

Why have an RAC Vehicle Inspection

  • To give you confidence that the car is roadworthy and safe to drive
  • Because 75% of the cars we have inspected would fail their MOT
  • Because over 80% of the cars we have inspected have faults that would cost more than £200 to repair

Benefits of an RAC Vehicle Inspection

Get some peace of mind about the car

  • The inspection is completed by an experienced and qualified RAC engineer
  • Find out if the car is roadworthy and safe to drive
  • RAC Car Data Check completed
  • Speak to the engineer and discuss his findings (optional verbal report available). We will also send you a written report.

Book now on 0800 085 2529
Calls are free from UK landlines, mobile network charges apply. To ensure levels of service, calls may be recorded or monitored.

Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm

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RAC offers three types of pre-purchase inspection:

(From £132 member and £146 non-member)

A RAC inspection consisting of the most crucial checks to make before purchasing a car.

(From £175 member and £190 non-member)

RAC's fully comprehensive inspection features up to 166 checks, allowing you to make a decision with confidence.

  • Prestige Inspection

(£349 member and £379 non-member)

Vehicles that require additional time due to higher specifications, qualify for our prestige inspection. If your vehicle is high performance, over 20 years old, a 4x4,or has an engine size exceeding 2999cc, please call our experienced sales team on 0800 085 2529 for further advice.