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There are millions of vehicles on the road and many of them are unroadworthy. No longer can you rely on the good old MOT, especially when the car may have been modified only days afterwards.

There are many reasons why a vehicle inspection should be carried out, mainly safety and financially based. From the simple weekly or monthly check to the 166 points plus inspection, the aim is ultimately to give the owner peace of mind.

If you are buying a newer car which is going to be used to transport your family, friends or colleagues, then it is advisable to have an inspection carried out before you purchase. Altering cars to make money is big business, especially during a time of economic downturn when the sale of new cars has dropped dramatically. There are many cases of `cut and shut`, where a car has been formed from two half cars which have been welded together. These jobs involve welding and can be done to a high standard which cannot be detected by someone without experience of what they are looking for, but they can be death traps. Some vehicles are returned to the sales floor after previously being written off by an insurance company. The problem is often that you are unlikely to have leverage with the seller once the car has been sold. This is an example where a vehicle inspection would have been invaluable. There are many occasions when someone has purchased a car, only to find when it comes to the following MOT that substantial work needed to be carried out on the vehicle. This all comes out of your pocket, so any preventative actions, such as a vehicle inspection, although it may be an added expense initially, can save you money in the long run.

A vehicle inspection gives you information. It says that at a particular point in time, this was the condition and status of a particular vehicle. This helps you to make an informed decision. A vehicle inspection combined with a check of the vehicle`s history, may not just test the mechanical workings of the car, it can also find out if the car has been modified, in terms of its mileage, and it can also reveal such as things as outstanding finance on the car, which an unsuspecting new owner may be liable for, and which in the process, could also mean you lose the car, whilst still having to pay a loan back.

There are a number of reasons why you may need a vehicle inspection. If you are an employer, you may need to ascertain the state of a vehicle, not only for the safety of your employee, and to meet your liabilities, but also to ensure that the car is being used for the reason it was intended for and nothing else. If you are in dispute with a previous owner or insurer, then an inspection can give you the information you need to state your case. You may simply need to know the absolute truth about your vehicle before you purchase. A vehicle inspection can give you complete peace of mind. You know that when you put your car in the garage after using it that it is as it should be, and that you should be able to fully rely on it. The consequences of not having a vehicle inspection can be more than you expect. Similarly, always ensure you have a car insurance policy that provides a suitable amount of cover for your needs, as should you need to make a claim you’ll have peace of mind when you need it most.