Automotive Consulting Engineers Ltd

ACE has extensive experience in diagnosing vehichle component failures and carrying out mechanical repairs.

As part of our mechanical services we aim to provide excellent customer service. We have the ability to clearly explain the mechanical fault of the vehicle to the customer to ensure they are fully informed of the repairs being carried out.

Their mechanical services are carried out by expert engineers with many years of experience. They strive to provide the best and most cost effective mechanical repair.

ACE offers industrial training at a competitive rate. Specialising in LGV driver training, fork lift truck training, manual handling and Certificate of Professional Competence courses.

We are fully approved by the RSA and are accredited by ITSSAR. At ACE we are monitored regularly to ensure our industrial training services are of the highest quality.

Call us to learn more 01274 753407.

ACE currently works on behalf of some of the UK's leading corporate companies. Their corporate services include:

• Vehicle audits
• Garage audits
• Fire investigations
• Mechanical examinations
• And many more.

We aim to provide support, help and guidance to all of our customers as part of our corporate services.

ACE have many years if experience providing legal and law services. At ACE we provide support from submission right through to eye witness reports.

As part of our legal and law services we can provide forensic analysis and documentary reporting, for:

• Laboratory service
• Accident damage assessment
• Mechanical examinations.
• Witness statements
• Fire investigations
• And many more

ACE also offer post accident repair assistance to ensure the damage is repaired in line with the repair invoice and done to a commercially acceptable standard.

At ACE we have always worked closely with the laboratories we use and often the information provided needs to have an engineering element added to it, as in independently the information does not necessarily provide the complete picture. This, added to one of our comprehensive reports, provides a further dimension, adding to the report’s strength.

We use several different specialist laboratories to complete these reports. Fire and headspace analysis can add valuable information as to the cause/s of fire damage and the accelerant propagating the fire damage. Oil and fuel analysis and filter testing are every day to provide further assistance into fuel or oil related issues and this is now aided by the use of filter testing.

Tyre analysis can provide detailed reasoning for tyre failures in service. We also utilise metallurgy with regards to the fractures in a material that needs a more extensive detail finding. We have also had environmental tests done and stability checks using the latest technology. Our ultimate aim is to provide a very comprehensive report on a particular defect or issue.

At ACE we specialise in accident damage reports, locus reporting and accident investigations. We work to provide an unbiased and accurate damage report for their customers.

Our accident damage service includes gathering eye witness statements, locus reports, investigations and post accident repair assistance.

We also offer a collection, storage and disposal service for salvaged vehicles.

Do I need a pre-purchase inspection?

Clearly, if you are experienced with vehicles then you may be able to identify existing defects at the time of purchase. However, for the majority of people this is not the case and therefore we offer this inspection by, which will be carried out by trained technicians to determine the condition of a vehicle before purchase. This will identify present conditions, which are not considered commensurate with the vehicle’s type, age and mileage.

This report provides an overview of the vehicle and gathers information on the vehicle’s current condition. Damage, wear, maintenance and safety issues are considered to determine whether a purchase is a good investment or likely to be costly in the short term. ACE pre-purchase inspections focus on physical inspections and in most cases include a vehicle history check to determine for instance whether the vehicle had been recorded as having been in an accident, reported stolen or has any outstanding finance on it.

ACE provide three different levels of used car inspections with our premium pre-purchase inspection being the most comprehensive and detailed service.

A premium pre-purchase inspection includes:
 

• A 143-point mechanical and visual structural inspection (including inspection of the fuel system, exhaust system, vehicle underside condition, clutch and transmission checks, brake hydraulics, front and rear suspension checks and water pump operation), where the vehicle will be raised to conduct a more through inspection as well as a full interior, bodywork and paint inspection and Plug-in diagnostic check.
• Road test, if the vehicle is considered safe and legal.
• Free phone basic consultation with the mechanic after his inspection has been completed.
• Vehicle report emailed to you.
• photos included in the report.

A Basic pre-purchase inspection includes:

• A 105-point mechanical and visual structural inspection, including checks on fluid levels, front and rear brake disks/pads, electrical controls, tyres and bodywork. Basic checks on interior and electric controls, cleanliness of engine bay and tyres are also undertaken.
• Road test, if the vehicle is considered safe and legal.
• Vehicle report emailed to you.
• Phone consultation with the technician or a text or email so you can discuss the details with the seller.

Why do some include a road test?

All our inspection checklists include a road test to examine the condition of important features such as the steering and braking, and give a clear idea as to whether a vehicle is roadworthy.

How long does an inspection take?

A Premium pre-purchase inspection typically takes between two and three hours, depending on the vehicle, where it is situated and its condition.

The Standard and Basic used car inspections usually take between one and two hours.