Toyota Yaris

One-off pre-purchase car inspection in Serbia

Pre-purchase car inspections in Belgrade and across Serbia

A young couple contacted us to inspect a car they were considering buying in Serbia. They had found the car themselves and simply sent us a link to the listing. Our job was to carry out a one-off pre-purchase inspection and provide an objective assessment of its mechanical condition.

Before heading out, we asked the seller for the vehicle identification number (VIN). We used it to check the car's history through CarVertical, reviewing the available records, recorded mileage and any incidents in its past. The mileage appeared credible, so we decided to proceed with an in-person inspection.

On site, we carried out a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection:

• inspected the bodywork and paint;
• identified several repainted panels;
• checked the engine's condition;
• confirmed that the engine was dry, with no obvious signs of leaks;
• checked the gearbox's operation;
• assessed gear changes under different driving conditions;
• checked the clutch's operation;
• took the car for a test drive;
• assessed its overall mechanical condition.

The buyers came away with an objective picture of the car's condition and a clear understanding of what to take into account before buying.

One-off car inspections in Serbia

You don't always need a full end-to-end car sourcing service. If you've already found a car yourself, we can visit the seller and carry out an independent pre-purchase inspection.

A one-off car inspection is particularly useful if the car is in another city in Serbia and you can't travel there to inspect it yourself.

If you've found a car yourself, you don't have to buy it blind. Before committing, you can book an independent inspection covering the VIN and vehicle history, bodywork, engine, gearbox, suspension, diagnostic scan and test drive.