Our Vehicle Preparation Process

Driven by Quality. Backed by Expertise.

At Car Planet, every vehicle we sell is carefully inspected, professionally prepared, and made ready for its next owner. From safety checks to smart repairs, our aim is to ensure your car looks great, drives well, and gives you the confidence you deserve when buying used.

150+

Point Inspection

2,000+

Cars
Prepared

5k+

Satisfied Customers

Here's what every Car Planet vehicle goes through before being advertised:

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Step 1

150+ Point Inspection

Our expert technicians carry out a thorough inspection covering every major system - engine, brakes, suspension, electrics, tyres, and more. If anything doesn’t meet our standards, it gets replaced or repaired.

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Step 2

MOT & Servicing

If your car is due an MOT or service, we’ll complete it before sale, giving you peace of mind that your new car is fully road-ready.

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Step 3

Smart Repairs & Alloy Refurbishment

Scuffs, scratches, or kerbed alloys? We sort it. Every car undergoes *smart repairs* and *full alloy wheel refurbishment* where needed, so it looks as good as it drives.

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Step 4

Paintless Dent Removal

Even minor dings don’t go unnoticed. Our team uses specialist *paintless dent removal* techniques to restore panels without needing full resprays, preserving the original finish.

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Step 5

Deep Clean Valet

Inside and out, we go the extra mile. Every vehicle gets a *professional deep valet*, so it arrives on our forecourts looking immaculate.

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Step 6

Final Quality Control Check

Before we advertise any car, it passes through a *final QC check*, a detailed review to ensure everything is spot on. No shortcuts. No compromises.

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Step 7

Prepared. Photographed. Ready.

Only after passing every stage does a vehicle go live for sale with photos taken that reflect its actual condition, not just angles that hide imperfections.

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Cinnamond House

Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD3 3RT

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When you buy from Car Planet, you're buying a car that's been through a prep process built on care, quality, and confidence.

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