ThinCheckUK Car Inspections

Services

What we check, and how

Every inspection follows a standard template and ends with clear advice: buy, negotiate, or walk away.

01Standard and above

Mechanical & engine

The heart of the car. We start the engine cold and test all the mechanicals on site.

  • Cold start, engine noise and smoke check
  • Gearbox, clutch and suspension
  • Braking system and steering
  • OBD computer fault-code scan
02Standard and above

Bodywork & paint

A paint depth gauge can't lie about hidden accident history.

  • Paint depth measurement on every panel
  • Detection of replaced or resprayed parts
  • Chassis, sill and rust inspection
  • Panel gaps and traces of earlier repairs
03All packages

Documents & history

We verify the car's paper trail against official records.

  • HPI check: outstanding finance, stolen, write-off
  • V5C logbook and seller verification
  • MOT history and mileage consistency
  • VIN and registration plate matching
04Standard and above

Road test

Some faults only show themselves when the car is moving.

  • Gear changes and clutch behaviour
  • Braking performance and vibration check
  • Steering feel and drivetrain noises
05Comprehensive only

Market value & negotiation

The findings serve your wallet, not just your peace of mind.

  • Price comparison against similar listings
  • A fair price range based on the findings
  • Concrete points to use in negotiation

Other add-ons

  • Live video call

    Join the inspection by video call and ask about anything you want checked, in real time. Included in the Comprehensive package.

  • Export paperwork pack

    V5C export notification, sales contract review and invoice support.

Safe Purchase

Your money and identities, protected

When you buy a car from thousands of kilometres away, the biggest risk isn't technical — it's fraud. These services protect your payment and verify who you are really dealing with.

No upfront fee

Negotiation on your behalf

Included in the Comprehensive package

We put the report findings in front of the seller and negotiate in English, on your behalf.

  • Professional negotiation backed by the defect list and market data
  • You pay only 10% of the discount we win for you
  • If we can't get a discount, you pay nothing

Seller identity verification

Included in Standard and Comprehensive

Against “ghost listing” fraud: we confirm the seller is real and actually has the car.

  • Identity matched against the V5C logbook
  • Address and phone verification
  • Bank account name matched to the seller

Dealer licence verification

Included in all packages

Buying from a dealer? We verify the business is registered, authorised and reputable.

  • Companies House registration and status
  • FCA authorisation check (if they sell finance)
  • Complaint and review history scan

Escrow payment coordination

Included in the Comprehensive package

Don't send the car payment straight to the seller. The money is held in an independent escrow account until you approve the report.

  1. 01

    Funds go into escrow

    The car payment is held by an FCA-authorised escrow provider; the seller sees the funds are ready.

  2. 02

    The car is inspected

    Our inspector completes the check and sends you the report. If you walk away, the money comes back to you.

  3. 03

    You approve, the seller gets paid

    Once you approve the report and decide to buy, the funds are released to the seller.

The escrow account is held by an independent FCA-authorised provider; the provider's transaction fee is calculated separately based on the car price.

We're with you after the inspection too

One point of contact for the steps after you buy:

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Transport arrangement

RoRo or container shipping to Limassol, Famagusta or Valletta.

Car sourcing

We find the right car for your budget and criteria.

Collection & port delivery

We collect the car from the seller and deliver it to the port or shipper.

Packages

Every package includes an HPI history check and document verification. The exact price depends on the vehicle's class and location; you'll receive a free quote after your request.

Essential

Screen out the big risks remotely

  • HPI & document verification
  • Dealer licence verification
  • MOT history + mileage analysis
  • Visual inspection, 40+ photos
  • OBD diagnostic scan
  • Report in 48 hours
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Standard

The right choice for most buyers

  • Everything in Essential
  • Seller identity verification
  • 150+ point mechanical inspection
  • Paint depth measurement
  • Road test
  • Engine sound & drive video
  • Report in 24 hours
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Comprehensive

For premium cars and total peace of mind

  • Everything in Standard
  • Escrow payment coordination
  • Negotiation on your behalf (10% success fee)
  • 250+ checkpoints
  • Live video call during inspection
  • Market value analysis
  • Negotiation advice
  • Same-day report
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The exact price depends on the car's location and class. Tell us the details and we'll send your free, tailored quote within 24 hours.

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Documents & History Check Only

Fully remote: HPI (finance, stolen, write-off), MOT history with mileage consistency analysis, V5C verification. Same-day by email.

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