If you are looking for an inspection not listed here then it may well be listed under Valuations.

We are able to receive our instructions by fax, email or telephone and endeavour to inspect all vehicles within 48 hours. We then forward the completed report 24 hours thereafter. Our reports are ABI and CPR compliant, meaning no further questions will be asked from you or the receiving party.

People require these inspections when they have bought (or have repaired) a ‘Damaged Repaired’ vehicle and want to re-insure it. Most insurance companies insist on the report to ensure that the repairs have been completed to a ‘Roadworthy Standard’. Please check with your insurer to see if they require one.

We complete this type of inspection to satisfy the vehicle owner and give them ‘Peace of Mind’ that their vehicle has been repaired correctly. If the repair is unsatisfactory, our report can be used as a ‘snagging list’ in preparation for the rectification work. You should be reimbursed with our fee by the repairing garage or your insurer if any faults are found.

Davies & Gray are specialists in all types of mechanical failure. If your vehicle has suffered from mechanical failure and you are attempting to claim from the selling garage or one of their warranties, please call our engineer to discuss the claim. Trading Standards will advise you to get an engineers report before pursuing any legal action.

These inspections can vary hugely. One day we might inspect a vehicle to assess if the vehicle has been damaged in one or two impacts, another day we can be inspecting a vehicle to see if a brake failure or component failure has caused an accident. In brief, no two days or inspections are the same.

Diminution basically means diminished value. This may arise after a vehicle has sustained accident damage and subsequently repaired. It is often difficult to re-instate a vehicle to its pre-accident condition especially if welded panels have been replaced or the vehicle has been straightened on a jig re-alignment system.

Car dealers often deduct 10-25% from the vehicle's value after finding out the vehicle has been damaged and subsequently repaired. However, Davies & Gray feel that every vehicle should be inspected and assessed on its own merit as many vehicles do not warrant a diminution claim. Diminution Claims can only be considered in non-fault accidents.