Choose RevXpress if…
- The car is in London
- You want it checked today or tomorrow
- You want diagnostics without paying for the top level
- You want photos and an MOT history analysis whatever you pay
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RevXpress vs AA vs RAC vs SwiftFleet
Four ways to get a used car checked before you buy. Here's how they compare on price, what's checked and how soon you can book, so you can pick the right one for the car you're buying.
| What you get | RevXpress | AA | RAC | SwiftFleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £69.99 to £169.99 | £110 to £339 (from £99 for AA members) | From £132 to from £290 | From £79 to £179.99 (prices vary across their website) |
| Inspection levels | 4 (Basic, Full, Premium, Ultimate) | 3 (Basic, Comprehensive, Advanced) | 3 (Basic, Comprehensive, Advanced) | 3 (Essential/Basic, Standard, Premium) |
| Points checked | Up to 180 | Up to 221 | 307 (Comprehensive and Advanced) | 100+ to 350+ (figures vary across their website) |
| Longest road test | Up to 20 miles | Up to 10 miles | Up to 20 miles | Up to 8 miles, where permitted |
| Diagnostic scan | Full and above | Advanced only | Advanced only | Every level (full-module from Standard) |
| Photos in the report | Every package | Comprehensive and Advanced | Advanced only | Every level |
| Video walkthrough | Premium and Ultimate | Advanced only | Not listed | Not listed |
| Vehicle history | MOT history analysed in every report | Not included (separate service) | Not listed | Premium, or a £9.99 add-on |
| How soon | Same day when an inspector is free | 2 to 4 working days | Usually within 48 hours | Same-day stated |
| Where | London | Nationwide | Nationwide | Greater London |
AA and RAC details are from their websites (AA, RAC) on 4 October 2026. SwiftFleet details are from their website on 10 October 2026; their prices and checkpoint counts differ between pages, so we show the range. Prices vary by vehicle and may have changed, so check before you book. AA, RAC and SwiftFleet are trademarks of their owners. RevXpress is independent and not connected to any of them.
Choose the AA or RAC if…
- The car is somewhere we don't cover
- You want the highest number of check points
- You're an AA member and want the member price
Whatever you choose
- Get the inspection before you pay a deposit
- Check the MOT history yourself first, free
- Ask the seller for the V5C and service history
Questions
Comparing car inspections
Is an AA or RAC inspection better than an independent one?
Not automatically. All three send a trained inspector to the car. The differences are price, how soon you can book, what each level includes and where they cover. The AA and RAC cover the whole UK and check more points on their top levels. We are usually cheaper, can often inspect the same day, and include photos and an MOT history analysis in every report.
Which car inspection is cheapest?
Our Basic inspection starts at £69.99. At the time we checked, the AA started at £110 (£99 for members), the RAC from £132 and SwiftFleet from £79.
How does RevXpress compare with SwiftFleet?
Both are mobile inspection services that come to the car. SwiftFleet covers Greater London; we cover London. Their prices differ across their website, from £79 to £179.99 when we checked. Ours are fixed from £69.99 to £169.99, with photos and an MOT history analysis in every report, and road tests of up to 20 miles on our top level.
Do I need diagnostics on a used car inspection?
We recommend it. An OBD2 scan shows stored and pending fault codes, and signs that codes were cleared just before you arrived. With the AA and RAC it is only in their top level. With us it is included from Full.