Pre-Purchase Car Inspections in Kerry
Buying a used car is a big spend and it's very hard to tell from a test drive what a vehicle is really like. Our pre-purchase inspection service gives you an independent, professional opinion before you hand over any money.
Every inspection is carried out in our workshop in Listowel, Co. Kerry, and you get a written report covering the mechanical condition, body condition and any diagnostic warnings — starting from €120.
What we look at
We put the vehicle on the ramps for a proper look underneath — brakes, suspension, steering components, exhaust, chassis and any signs of previous repair or hidden corrosion. We also open the bonnet and check engine condition, fluid levels, belts, hoses, and any leaks.
We road-test the car so we can hear and feel how the engine, gearbox and clutch actually behave, then we plug in the diagnostic tool to pull fault codes from every system on the vehicle — including codes that have been cleared but leave a fingerprint.
A body check from people who know crashed cars
Because we run a crash repair workshop, we spot previous accident damage other buyers miss — over-spray on trim, replaced or filled panels, welded seams, mismatched paint depth or chassis marks. That's a big deal when you're paying used-car money.
If we find something worth acting on, you get it in writing before the sale completes — plenty of room to renegotiate the price or walk away.
What's included
Full mechanical inspection
Engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension, steering and drivetrain checks.
Body & paint inspection
Panel gaps, paint depth, previous repairs, hidden corrosion and structural signs.
Diagnostic scan
All electronic systems scanned for live and stored fault codes.
Road test
Real-world drive to check how the car actually behaves, not just how it looks parked.
EV battery report
For electric vehicles, a full State of Health check on the traction battery.
Written report
A clear report you can use to negotiate, walk away or buy with confidence.
Why choose Newline Crash Repairs
- Independent — we don't sell you the car, we just tell you the truth about it
- A crash repair workshop, so previous accident damage is easier to spot
- Full mechanical, body and diagnostic check under one roof
- Electric vehicle battery health checks available
- Priced clearly from €120
- Written report you can act on before you buy
- Local workshop in Listowel — no need to travel to Cork or Limerick
- Straightforward advice, no upsell
Serving Listowel and Kerry from our workshop
Drivers from across Kerry travel to us in Listowel for pre-purchase checks — including buyers from Tralee, Ballybunion, Killarney, Castleisland, and further afield in West Limerick and North Kerry.
If you're viewing a car locally to us, we're often able to fit the inspection in around the seller — call and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Related services
EV Battery Health Check Kerry
Full battery State of Health testing for electric vehicles.
Learn more →Vehicle Diagnostics Kerry
Deeper diagnostic work when the inspection turns something up.
Learn more →Crash Repairs Kerry
Our main workshop discipline — the reason we spot previous crash damage.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
About to buy a used car? Get an independent second opinion.
Book a pre-purchase inspection with Newline Crash Repairs and buy with a clear picture of what you're actually paying for.