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Know Exactly What You're Buying

Independent pre-purchase inspections, vehicle condition reports and diagnostics. Fast, professional and reliable — nationwide Ireland & UK.

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Our Expertise

Our Inspection Services

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Thinking of buying a car?

Don't leave it to chance.

Our fully independent pre-purchase inspections cover mechanical, auto body and diagnostics - so you know exactly what you are getting into.

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Diagnostic Test

Got a warning light on the dash?

Our trained technicians will quickly diagnose the issue and pinpoint the solution.

Saving you time and money.

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Specialized Inspections

Vintage, Classic, EV & Hybrid.

Whatever you are driving, our engineers have the qualifications and experience to give it a thorough once-over.

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Vehicle Condition Report

Worried about the condition of your car or van?

We'll do a full mechanical, diagnostic and bodywork inspection on any make or model.

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Motorhome Inspection

Planning a motorhome purchase?

Let one of our engineers give it a thorough once-over before you commit. So your next adventure wont start with a breakdown.

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Vehicle Repair

Vehicle repairs done right.

Whether it's a quick fix or a bigger job, our engineers have the experience and qualifications to get you back on the road safely

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Our Mission

We're a fully independent, Irish-owned business run by Ross Kavanagh — a qualified automotive engineer with over a decade of experience.

We carry out pre-purchase inspections, vehicle condition reports, diagnostic tests and repairs across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Vintage, classic, modern, EV or hybrid — we cover it all. Based in Athy with a workshop in Dublin, and we'll travel to the vehicle wherever it is.

Our mission? An honest, independent assessment every time. No bias, no shortcuts. Just the truth — so you can buy with confidence and drive away with peace of mind.

Client Feedback

“Ross is excellent to deal with, there is nothing that is too much trouble for him, really put my mind at ease buying a used car privately, the report is extensive and Ross talked me fully through it. He runs his business with excellent customer service and professionalism, I highly recommend.”

Siobhan Griffin

"Superb service provided by Automotive Inspection Services. It was fantastic to receive detailed reports and take out the guesswork, without even seeing the cars myself. It really helped me with a tough decision and price negotiation. Highly Recommended

A O'Shea

"Saved me from buying a very poor car. Ross carriedout an inspection on a car I was looking to buy and ultimately ended up finding many problems that the seller had not disclosed. The cost of the inspection potentially saved me from ending u with very high repair bills. I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."

Gary Monks

"Ross is class. He does a full inspection of everything, even stuff you would not think of. He does it without any fuss and gives you a detailed report of everything about your new purchase so you can enjoy your new wheels without any worries."

Nigel Slater