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Recent Car Inspection reviews in West Melbourne

Fast and prompt service! He was really helpful with giving his expert opinion.

Pre purchase car inspection

$125

Sam was a great mechanic. He was on time, and did all the checks required with patience. He provided a detailed Pre-inspection report, which is amazing. Sam was such a nice guy and overall it was a great service!

Pre purchase inspection

$150

Great service, thanks Chris

Pre purchase vehicle inspection

$100

excellent, highly recommended.

Car Pre-Purchase Inspection Melton Victoria

$150

Muni was great, quick to communicate and a detailed report afterwards. He gave me tips on how to negotiate and gave me a lot of assurance of my choice, thank you!

Pre purchase car inspection

$130

Muni is an excellent mechanic with lots of integrity. Very helpful and you can't go wrong with him!

Pre purchase inspection 2005 Landcruiser

$120

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What do car inspection services include?

Car inspection services range from general check-ups of a vehicle’s status and performance to more specific assessments of its history and licensing. This is usually done regularly, either for maintenance inspections or assessing the car’s condition before putting it in the market or transferring its ownership. Here are some services that you can expect when you book a car inspection through Airtasker:


Pre-Purchase Car Inspection


Prior to buying or selling a used vehicle, one of the most important tasks to accomplish is a pre-purchase car inspection. Aside from giving you a basic rundown of what needs repairing, it can also supply you with the information necessary to attach a reasonable price tag for the vehicle being checked. Car warranty inspections are often a part of this process and can also be valuable input for a buyer to take note of before they make their final decision.

 

Pink Slip Inspection


Vehicles more than five years old are the usual target for #pink slip inspections or E-Safety checks. When registering your car, your renewal papers might indicate the need for this. Upon doing so, an inspector can verify that your vehicle is road-worthy—allowing you to register your car for the year accordingly.


Blue Slip Inspection
Blue slip inspections check the roadworthiness of unregistered vehicles that fall under the following scenarios:

 

  • Autos that haven’t been inspected for the past three months
  • Vehicles with no number plates
  • Automobiles that have undergone significant adjustments in registration records
  • Cars that have been imported from overseas

 

This process ensures that your car will be ready to get back on the road once the registration has pulled through.

 

Car Interior and Exterior Inspection

Any dent, scratch, or damage can make or break a car's overall appearance, which is why it's imperative to get a thorough interior and exterior inspection. Hire an expert to check every nook and cranny of a vehicle—from its exterior paint, headlights, and tyres to the dashboard and upholstery. Should any issue arise during the procedure, you can also book a professional #car detailing specialist to give an automobile that showroom quality it deserves.


Engine Inspection

An engine inspection or a car diagnostics test can spot all sorts of car problems even before they occur, sparing you and your vehicle from further damage and more costly repairs in the future. An expert mechanic will check all the essential car parts like the brakes, alternator, cooling systems, gaskets, battery, and suspension, among others. Electrical wirings will also be inspected to ensure that every connection is in its proper order.


To meet your other auto-related needs, check out the following:

Recent Car Inspection tasks in West Melbourne

Prepurchase Inspection Audi TT

$200

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

12th Sep 2026

I require a pre purchase inspection of a 2014 Audi TT that's located in Altona North. I'm the buyer and will coordinate with the seller once your time availability is concerned.

The pre inspection was carried out quicker that I was expecting and Sean coordinated it all with the seller. Very happy with the service

Food truck pre purchase inspector

$100

Melton VIC 3337, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Need pre purchased inspection done for a food truck I am about to settle.

Pre purchase inspection required

$100

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Need a pre purchase inspection required on a 2019 Toyota Corolla. Need clearance on the following >Full mechanical checks >Engine and Brakes >Electrical and battery >Fluid and Leak inspection >Computer Diagnosis > Road test Thanks for your time.

Pre purchase inspection car check

$100

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Need an inspection done on a eos 2012 Volkswagen convertible on Wednesday at 4pm

Pre Purchase Car Inspection

$150

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

30th Aug 2026

I want an experienced mechanic for on-site pre purchase inspection at Hoppers Crossing. Someone who will not only just inspect but also make me understand the condition of the car properly, help me with negotiation and guide me overall with after purchase paper work as this is my first time buying car. Want someone friendly, co-operative and good at his job.

Car inspection

$150

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Picking up a car and want a second opinion on the value of the car and make sure there will be no issues!

Adam and Camille are very thorough and very lovely people! I would highly recommend them for any pre purchase inspections

Pre purchase inspection for used car cx 5 201

$200

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Do the pre purchase inspection

I am very grateful to Adam and Camilla; they were incredibly helpful with the car inspection, providing detailed information and advice such as recommending against purchasing a particular car for various reasons and offering guidance when looking at other vehicles. I am very thankful to them and highly recommend their services.

Pre purchase inspection

$150

Fraser Rise VIC 3336, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Looking for a qualified mechanic to perform a pre purchase inspection on a 2007 Forester XT (private sale) Must include: Engine, transmission, fluids, diagnostic scan Head gasket/cylinder compression Timing belt Turbo and boost system Suspension, steering, brakes, tyres Structural rust Accident/repair/repaint evidence Electrics, battery/alternator, AC Service history, PPSR check Test drive Written report with photos and repair cost estimates

Altona North Pre-purchase inspection, Car Mechanic

$100

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

19th Aug 2026

Pre-Purchase inspection required for a Subaru Outback 2020-23 model 2.5L Petrol NA at Dealer premises in Altona-North on Wednesday afternoon 19th August. Detailed review and report: * Exterior * Tyres * Engine * Fluids * Brakes * Suspension * Steering * Interior * Electrical * Road test * Diagnostics * Scanner * Accidents * Overall condition I will be present with the vehicle and can chat before over call.

Car inspector before buying a second hand car

$180

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

19th Aug 2026

I need a reliable and genuine car mechanic who can help me inspecting a second hand car this Sunday before I decide to purchase. The car is located in Sunshine North. I would like someone with portable equipment to check everything and help me negotiate if possible

Very thorough, followed all the process and picked up every little details, saved me a few grand, highly recommended!

Pre-purchase Mechanical Inspection

$200

Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

19th Aug 2026

wondering if somebody could please help us with the pre-purchased mechanical inspection to have a look at the engine condition of a Mazda CX9 2018, might be putting my luck but was hoping someone may be free today..

Car inspection

$30

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

14th Aug 2026

I am purchasing a demo car i30 hybrid (14000kms) from Hyundai werribe. I would like the person to meet me there and test drive and inspect the car of any possible malfunction. I don’t expect much problems because it’s not driven much and comes with RWC and warranty but would like an opinion. Preferably Saturdays mornings

Pre purchase car inspection

$100

Melbourne VIC 3020, Australia

8th Aug 2026

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection – Looking for a Qualified Mechanic I’m looking for a qualified mechanic or experienced car inspector to inspect a used car before I purchase it.

Pre Inspection Car Mechanic 4WD Needed

$50

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

8th Aug 2026

I am Werribee based. Need a Pro Mechanic expert in inspecting car to great extent. I am buying 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. You must be familiar with Pre Inspections and know what rego , road worthy certificates are and if I buy the car can I sell it in future meaning car should be mechanically 100% fit to buy. You will meet me at my location and then we can go to inspect a car may take approx 2 to 3 hours round trip. Provide your hourly rate. May be I need to take you for multiple inspections and whole day

Super Awesome - 5 Stars are even less. Adam saved me $10,000 work on car which RWC would not have even picked up. If you dont want STRESS or DEPRESSION on car later, dont take medicine, Book Adam/Camille let them review your car.

Pre purchase car inspection

$10

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

17th Jul 2026

Needing to get a pre purchase car Inspection done today

Adam is professional, honest and extremely thorough. He checked absolutely everything. He took the time to explain what he was looking at and made sure we understood every issue they found. Honestly, they saved us from buying a car that looked great but had some major problems we never would have noticed ourselves. It could have ended up being a very expensive mistake. Money very well spent.

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection — Toyota 4x4 (VIC)

$100

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

24th Jun 2026

I’m buying a Toyota 4x4 from a private seller and need an experienced mobile mechanic/inspector to check it over before I commit. Please cover: Full mechanical, body, underbody, electrical, tyres, brakes. Accident/repair/respray signs, rust. Diesel + DPF check, cold start, fault-code scan, test drive. Confirm service history + car matches the ad, VIN check against listing: Written report with photos Qualified mechanic or pro inspector, experience with Toyota/4WD diesels preferred. Mobile to seller’s location, available in the next couple of days. I’ll arrange access once you’re booked. In your offer, include your experience and what’s covered.

Thanks Adam and Camilla. Great inspection helped us a lot across this sale. Would definitely use again in the future !

Mechanic to look at a vehicle for pre purchase check

$200

Strathtulloh VIC 3338, Australia

19th Jun 2026

I’m looking at buying a Ute but am away at work just wanting a mechanic to look over the vehicle and assess if it’s still in the condition it as advertised

Adam was great to deal with his attention to detail was amazing and provided a full report with videos and photos would definitely use Adam again and would highly recommend.

Car pre-purchase Inspection

$125

Werribee South, Victoria

21st May 2026

A thorough pre-inspection of a car to buy. This is prior to them getting a RWC, but want to ensure other factors are taken into account. Help to decide if to proceed.

Would highly recommended Adam and Camilla for pre inspection. Adam even attended during a family emergency, which I really appreciated. Pointed out faults with the car I wouldn’t have found and were extremely thorough in their approach. Ended up not buying the car, so definitely worth paying to get this done first. 10/10

Pre-inspection of car

$100

Altona North VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a used car and I’m looking for a reliable mechanic or mobile inspection service to do a pre-purchase inspection. 📍 Location: Melbourne (Altona North) 🚘 Car: Used vehicle (details will be provided) I need someone who can: Check engine, transmission, and overall condition Inspect for any hidden issues or accident damage Provide honest feedback before purchase If you’re a mechanic or have recommendations, please comment or message me. Thanks in advance!

Muhammad Done really great job.Thanks

Pre-purchase car inspection

$200

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Want someone to come and have a look to do a prepurchase car inspection (thursday today, or friday tomorrow) We want them to put it on a jack and have a look at making sure the vehicle is fine

Thanks Adam for being so quick and great turn around