On-site inspection · All of Cyprus
Pre-purchase car inspection anywhere in Cyprus.
An independent inspection partner checks the car in person before you pay a deposit and signs every finding. From €129, paid on site after the inspection.
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Why inspect a used car before buying in Cyprus?
Almost every used car in Cyprus is imported — from Japan, the UK, Bulgaria and the rest of the EU. Service history is often incomplete, mileage can be hard to verify, and summer heat above 40°C is tough on air conditioning, cooling systems, automatic gearboxes and hybrid batteries.
Listing photos rarely show these problems. A short inspection before you pay a deposit costs far less than a failed gearbox or a hidden accident repair, and gives you facts to negotiate with.
What we check
- Body & accident signs: Paint, panel gaps, repaired or replaced panels, glass and lights.
- Underbody & rust: Chassis, subframes and arches — key for UK and coastal cars.
- Engine & gearbox: Cold start, idle, leaks, and a test drive for shifts and clutch.
- Diagnostic scan: Stored and pending fault codes read with an OBD scanner.
- AC & cooling: AC output under load, fans, coolant and hoses for Cyprus heat.
- Brakes, tyres & suspension: Wear, noises, alignment and tyre age.
- Documents & VIN: Registration, service history and VIN match with the paperwork.
- Signed photo report: Every finding backed by a photo or reading, signed by the inspector.
How booking works
- Send the listing link (or the car details), the area and a preferred day.
- We confirm the time with you on WhatsApp, usually within 24 hours, and arrange access with the seller.
- The inspector checks the car and you pay on site once the inspection is done.
- You receive the signed report with photos, usually the same day.
What is not included
The inspection is visual and non-invasive, at one point in time. It covers what an experienced inspector can see, hear, measure and scan at the car without taking anything apart.
- Dismantling, removing panels or internal engine and gearbox checks
- Faults that are intermittent, hidden or only appear after longer driving
- Future reliability, or a warranty of any kind
- Legal checks of ownership or outstanding finance, and the official MOT test
Who is responsible for the findings
Your inspection is carried out by an independent inspection partner — an experienced mechanic, garage or showroom — named on your booking and on the report. The partner records each result with evidence and signs the findings, and is responsible for their accuracy.
Carcy arranges the visit, provides the checklist and generates the report only from what the partner recorded, so nothing in it is guesswork. Full details are in the Inspection Terms.
Start with the free online check
Not sure the car is worth a visit? Paste the listing into the free Carcy online check first. It compares the price with similar cars in Cyprus, checks whether the mileage makes sense and lists known weak points of the model — so you only inspect the cars that deserve it.
If you book an inspection afterwards, the points the online check flagged go straight onto the inspector's checklist, and your report shows which of them were confirmed at the car.
Common questions
It depends on the car's price: €129 for cars up to €15,000, €179 for €15,000–€40,000 and €249 over €40,000. You pay on site after the inspection is done; nothing is charged when you book.
All of the Republic of Cyprus, including Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta. The inspector meets you at the car — at the seller's home, a car park or a showroom.
Usually 45 to 75 minutes including a short test drive, if the seller allows it. You get the signed report, usually the same day.
It helps, but it is not required. If you cannot attend, tell us in the notes and we will coordinate with the seller directly and send you the findings with photos.
Yes. We inspect cars from private sellers and from dealers. Carcy is independent and is not paid by sellers or dealerships.
There is no pass or fail. Each item is recorded as no issue observed, needs attention, defect observed or not checked, with photos or readings. You decide what to do with the facts: buy, negotiate or look for another car.
The inspection partner who signs the report is responsible for its accuracy. Tell us within 7 days: we review the recorded photos and readings, and if a checked item was recorded wrongly you get a free re-inspection or your fee back. Claims beyond the fee are made against the partner who signed. It is a visual, non-invasive check, not a warranty — see the Inspection Terms.
You can cancel or move the booking free of charge up to 12 hours before. If the inspector travels and the inspection can't happen — the car isn't available, the seller refuses, or a late cancellation — a €40 call-out fee applies to cover travel and time.