Our services include a number of different vehicle inspections, the most common of which are listed here. Should you have any other specific requirement then you should contact Davies & Gray.
If you are looking for an inspection not listed here then it may well be listed under Pre-Purchase or Valuations.

• Accident Damage Inspection
• Post Repair and Roadworthy Inspections
• Mechanical Failure Inspections
• Diminution Reports

If you require an accident damage inspection, please complete the instruction form making clear if the insured is registered for VAT and whether or not authorisation to repair can be given on your behalf.

Most people require these inspections when they have bought a damage repaired vehicle and want to re-insure it. Many insurance companies insist on the vehicle being inspected after a repair to make sure that the vehicle has been repaired to a roadworthy standard. Please check with your insurer to see if they require it as it could jeopardise any future claims.

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 persuing any legal action.

Diminution basically means diminished value. This may arise after a vehicle has sustained accident damage and subsequently repaired. It is almost impossible 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 it's own merit as some vehicles may not warrant a diminution claim. Please remember Diminution Claims can only be considered in non-fault accidents.