Inspector Arrives at Motorpoint Car Supermarket - Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered what actually happens when an independent vehicle inspector turns up at a major used car retailer?

In this video, I visit Motorpoint Car Supermarket to carry out a vehicle inspection on behalf of a customer considering purchasing a used car.

The inspection process starts before I begin examining the engine, suspension or other mechanical components. On arrival, I first establish the vehicle's details and review the documentation and information available for the car.

This can involve confirming identification details, checking the VIN, looking through available service records, reviewing MOT information and making sure the vehicle presented for inspection corresponds with the information supplied to the buyer.

Once these initial checks are completed, I can move on to assessing the actual condition of the vehicle.

I take you along for the visit so you can see a genuine pre-purchase inspection from an inspector's point of view, including the dealership arrival, initial checks and the process that takes place before the detailed inspection gets underway.

When buying a used vehicle, even from a large established car supermarket, it is important to understand exactly what you are purchasing. A professionally presented car can still have previous repairs, maintenance requirements, mechanical problems or other issues that may not be immediately apparent during a normal viewing or test drive.

A pre-purchase vehicle inspection gives the buyer another layer of information before deciding whether to proceed with the purchase.