Buying a car 6 hours away - Paid Inspection?

[WhyNotEh]

Hi,

I'm considering purchasing a £14k car which is 320 miles away (about 6 hours drive one way). Service history etc all looks good

As its a 12 hour round trip, I don't want to hire a car and spend a whole day driving just to find out its a lemon.

I see that places like AA/RAC offer vehicle inspections for £100-200

Are these types of inspections worth the notes? Has anyone had any experience with these

TIA

[ZX10R NIN]

They're quite good but they very dependent on who's doing the inspection, they do offer peace of mind & if something fundamental has been missed you do have some recourse, so I'd say it's worth it.

[Panamax]

Yes, I've used them on occasion. Not the be all and end all but a whole lot better than nothing.

When did the car last have an MOT? I know it's not the same as a buyer's inspection (i.e. nothing cosmetic etc) but, again, if it's a long time since the last MOT a fresh ticket (ideally from the local main dealer) gives at least some comfort for your £54.85