Cars That Have Been Sitting
- Fluid flushes and replacements
- Filters, plugs and service items
- Brake system refresh and bleeding
- Fuel system clean and fresh fuel
- Battery conditioning or replacement
- Belts, hoses and tyre condition checks
Dormant cars · Inspections · Pre-MOT
Classic Car Recommissioning & Inspections.
A car that has been standing needs more than a new battery and a jump lead. We wake classics up properly — fluids, brakes, fuel, safety — and tell you exactly where the car stands.
What's included
What we check and do.
Every job starts with an inspection and a written list of what the car needs. Nothing is fitted or replaced without your say-so.
Safety & Condition Checks
- Underbody, chassis and sill inspection
- Suspension, steering and joint wear
- Brake efficiency testing
- Tyre age, condition and pressures
- Exhaust security and heat shield checks
- Corrosion and leak report with photos
Inspections & Pre-Purchase
- Pre-purchase inspection before you buy
- Written report with photos of findings
- Documented condition for insurance or sale
- Checks after storage
- Clear list of any parts or work recommended
- No pressure, no surprises
Road Test & Handover
- Cold start and warm-up behaviour
- Road test — brakes, steering, gearbox
- Temperature, oil pressure and charging under load
- Final adjustments and top-ups
- Handover walk-around with you
How we work
No shortcuts on a sleeping car.
- 01 — Book it in. Drop the car off, or we can arrange collection and delivery.
- 02 — Inspection first. A full look over, with photos, and a written list of what we've found.
- 03 — Agree the work. You decide what gets done — we quote labour and parts before starting.
- 04 — Wake it up. Fluids, filters, brakes and fuel sorted, then the car is run up properly.
- 05 — Test & report. Road tested where we can, then handed back with a clear report of what's next.
More from the workshop
Related work.
£99 Health Check
A full workshop inspection for £99 + VAT while the offer lasts.
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Battery conditioning and engine turnovers while the car rests.
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Where the inspection finds bigger work, we can carry it out.
Read moreDetailing & Paint Correction
Clean and protect the car once the mechanical work is done.
Read moreCar been sitting too long?
Tell us how long it's been standing and what you'd like to do with it — we'll talk you through the sensible next steps.