Porsche Pre-purchase Inspections Peace of mind is as important a factor when buying a pre-owned Porsche as that unforgettable thrill of getting behind the wheel for the first time. But there's a lot more to buying a pre-owned Porsche than meets the eye (or ear!). Even a one-year old example can have led a chequered life and if you are not familiar with the cars, what should be the purchase of a lifetime can turn into a nightmare. We aim to be the UK's leading Porsche pre-purchase inspection service and we work hard to maintain our recommendation from the Porsche Club Great Britain. For less than the price of an annual service we aim to give you peace of mind when buying a used Porsche. We pride ourselves on our personal approach and our efforts to achieve the highest standards of quality and dependability. We have long backgrounds within the Porsche or automotive assessment world, but are completely independent of the official network and independent sales or service specialists. We work only with Porsches (and in the course of each year inspect and/or drive literally hundreds of used models). We work only on your behalf and report only to you. Our opinions on Porsches for sale are impartial and unbiased (our business does not depend on selling you service or parts). We will advise you on the desirability, what work might be required and offer guidelines on the price of specific cars. Our expertise covers Porsches manufactured from 1965. We will be pleased to inspect all models of 911 (including 997, 996, 993, 964 and all Turbos), 912, plus the 944 in all its forms, 968, 928, Cayman, Boxster and Cayenne. We have specific expertise of the faster Porsches including the GT, RS and Turbo models.
What We Do for You The pre-purchase inspection For less than the cost of a typical annual service, our inspection is a comprehensive appraisal on the car you have selected at the seller's location and includes an HPI data check. We take the equipment required to site and perform a well-practised and thorough 190-point inspection. On a typical car, this can take up to three hours for the full review. We aim to complete the service within 3 working days of your instructions. Our coverage is limited by the location of our inspectors, but broadly covers central and southern England (currently excluding south-east England), south Wales west to Cardiff and central Scotland. For a geographical guide see below. The 190-point inspection includes: - Paintwork and trim condition (searching for crash damage, new paint and poor workmanship, corrosion signs)
- Underbody and suspension condition (with the wheels off the ground)
- Wheels and tyres condition
- Operation of brakes and brake disc/pad condition
- The engine and transmission external condition (oil leaks, coolant and consumables condition, corrosion)
- The interior and luggage compartment (wear and tear)
- Operation of electrical equipment
- Basic document check (registration document, service book, road tax, etc).
- HPI data check (see below)
- On certain models we may use diagnostic equipment to read ECU data
- Driving behaviour (conditional on seller's permission)
Note: We carry the necessary comprehensive commercial motoring insurance for this and bring a copy of the certificate that the seller can check. - Viewpoint on the declared selling price.
The driving test lasts up to five miles and assesses the condition and response of the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes and the operation of the car's main controls and basic functions. Because of road regulations, it does not assess the high performance attributes of the car and may be restricted by traffic conditions. We aim to get you the full assessment report (which usually runs to at least 12 pages including HPI Check and photography) within 4 working days (and we will advise if we are going to deliver outside that timeframe). There will be approximately 20-30 photographs showing the observed condition of the car. More detail of how we approach the inspection of different Porsche models.
Price Pre-purchase inspection We operate a one price structure for all mainstream Porsches built after 1965, which includes our time and costs spent travelling to and from the inspection, the 190-point inspection and photography itself, post-inspection data analysis, valuation, any diagnostic checks, HPI check and preparation of the report. Please note that the inspection includes checking of the V5 (registration documnet), current VOSA (MoT) certificate and the service book. We do not include general consideration of any history file(s). For key event recording from any history file, see the Documentation option, below.
For all models, the price is £345 Documentation option Cataloguing a good provenance is at the heart of a cherished car's intrinsic value. The main inspection includes a basic legal document check. As an option we offer a key event documentation log that costs £30.00. This additional check includes examination of any history file presented with the car and is highly recommended for any Porsche made before 1998. We record the option codes, all service and VOSA (MoT) data presented, key history data (which can reveal some very interesting facts!) and any other relevant data. Payment Payment is usually by debit or credit card. Overseas customers buying in the UK can contact us by e-mail if required and payment can be made through our secure server.
Geographical coverage Very approximately, our area of action is central and southern mainland England plus central, southern Scotland. Peter Morgan is based in Wiltshire, John Robinson near Derby and Stuart Paterson is based in Falkirk, Scotland. As a guideline, in England Wales we work currently within an area (going clockwise around London) Southampton, Bournemouth, Yeovil, Bristol, Cardiff, Hereford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Stoke, Chester, south Manchester, Leeds, Doncaster, Newark, Leicester, Northampton. Our coverage in Scotland broadly includes the Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee. The inspector's costs for bridge tolls, parking or entering any urban congestion zone will be added to the cost of the inspection. We cover all the areas of London outside the congestion zone. Our acceptance of your instructions in central London is conditional on the availability of a suitable, safe inspection location with adequate parking. International assignments In special cases and conditional on our availability, we will undertake inspection assignments in Western Europe. Please contact us to discuss your requirements further.
The Small Print Terms and Conditions We use best efforts to identify problem areas on a subject car, but please note the inspection report is not a warranty or an insurance policy In any event our liability to you is limited to the cost of the inspection fee. Inspections on the early 911s and special models are made only on the car's condition and it is assumed you will perform due diligence to establish the wider authenticity of the specific example. Please note that although the inspection is far more comprehensive than the annual VOSA test, it does not carry any legal authority with respect to the car's roadworthiness. In instructing us to perform an inspection you accept our Terms and Conditions. Disclaimer Our use of the word 'Porsche' or any of the accepted trademarks and logos, is purely to describe the subject area in which we work and implies no connection or liability to Porsche Cars Great Britain, its parent organisation, its subsidiaries or any Official Centre.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about how we can help you,
call 01672 514038 (from outside the UK: +44 1672514038),
08:30 - 18:30 weekdays 08:30 - 12:00 Saturdays or email
peter@porscheinspections.com
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