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Very thorough and professional work, would definitely book him again!
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Great guy. Knowledgeable, highly recommend
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Polite,professional and great with communication.
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Prompt response and detailed inspection.
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Dion inspected the car we were looking to purchase and provided us a really detailed report on the the whole car. Highly recommend his service if you have any doubts about the car you are looking to purchase
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Very helpful & was able to advise me with surety
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Been thinking about upgrading your car? If you’re buying second-hand, it’s always a good idea to get a pre purchase car inspection to make sure you’re not buying a lemon. There are no guarantees when buying used cars and without mechanical experience, it’s hard to know whether a car is safe and in good working order. Not all issues are a deal breaker, but you should still be aware of them before you buy. A car inspection by an experienced mechanic will make you aware of current or potential problems that could have turned your bargain buy into a regretful purchase.
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What does a pre purchase car inspection include?
Cars are usually sold with a roadworthy certificate, but this only means your car is safe to drive on public roads. A pre-purchase car inspection is the only way to make sure there are no surprises when you drive away. A qualified mechanic will do a visual inspection, mechanical check, and test drive to spot any current or potential problems. They will also be aware of concerns that might be typical for the make or model of the car you’re buying and look specifically for those issues. Your mechanic will usually follow a comprehensive pre-purchase car inspection checklist to help you make an informed decision about buying the car. Some of these checks will include:
Exterior inspection
The outside of a car is a good indication of how well the car has been looked after. Panel damage or evidence of repaired damage could indicate the car has been in a serious accident. A pre-purchase car inspection will show whether repairs have been performed to a satisfactory standard. An exterior check also includes checks for rust and structural integrity as these issues may cause problems down the track.
Interior inspection
Your mechanic will conduct a visual inspection of the car’s interior, starting with seats and door trims. Then they’ll check all features inside the car operate normally, including lights, seats, seat belts, air conditioning, central locking, wipers, and windows. Next, they’ll check the dashboard instruments and gauges.
Mechanical inspection
Hidden mechanical problems are one of the pitfalls of buying a used car. And there’s no way of finding out the full extent of any car problems without pulling the engine apart. But an experienced mechanic can identify issues from just a visual check of the underbody and engine. Serious mechanical problems may also show themselves in other areas of the car. Brakes, suspension, wheels, tyres, gearbox, and steering will be checked, and a test drive will help to identify any additional concerns. Your mechanic will pay attention to electrical and cooling systems, as well as the alternator and battery. They will run a diagnostic scan to identify any other issues.
History check
You can make sure your new purchase isn’t hiding any secrets, and that it’s not at risk of repossession by including a history check as part of your pre-purchase car inspection. A history check (or REVS check) show any finance owing on the vehicle, if the car has been stolen, or whether it’s been in a major accident and written off. These records are kept and attached to your car’s vehicle identification number (VIN).
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Pre purchase car inspection
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Blacktown NSW, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Need someone to check over a ranger 2015 to maybe see if there is any major problems before buying
Pre-purchase car inspection
$170
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Need a car expert to conduct a pre-purchase inspection at a Ferntree Gully dealer’s showroom. Further details once the task is agreed upon.
Very helpful. Honest and detail oriented report. Recommending him 100%
Pre purchase vehicle inspection
$200
Penrith NSW, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Pre purchase vehicle inspection Subaru 2010 forester located in Penrith
Pre-purchase car inspection
$100
Brisbane QLD, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Hopefully buying a car today. Going to have a look at one this afternoon and would just like someone to come check it out with me as I’m not that experienced and my last car died after a couple of weeks
Pre purchase car inspection
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Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Two pre-purchase inspections for today in Frenchs Forest. Both cars are Toyota RAV4 models. - The first inspection is at 13:30. - The second inspection is either at 14:30 or 15:00.
Good job, fast and efficient
Pink slip inspection for car
$80
Albion Park NSW, Australia
29th Sep 2024
I need a pink slip check for my car before tomorrow as my rego is due today. Ill be home from work around 5pm
Car inspection
$30
Brisbane QLD, Australia
29th Sep 2024
Used car inspection.
Pre car inspections
$150
North Gosford NSW, Australia
29th Sep 2024
Need a pre purchase car inspection by an authorised mechanic on 2017 hyandai santa fe.
Robin was fantastic and very professional. Very efficient and had great attention to detail. He recommended negotiating on price so very grateful for his service.
Car inspection
$150
Rockdale NSW, Australia
29th Sep 2024
I’m going to buy a second hand rav4 and I’d like someone to have a look to make sure there are no issues with it. Around 10000kms 2022 Hybrid Auto
Ranjeet was punctual and efficient. Thanks
Pre-purchase used car inspection
$100
Guildford NSW, Australia
28th Sep 2024
Hi, I need a mechanic to inspect a used car (Sububaru XV 2019) with me tomorrow afternoon @ 4pm. Seller’s location is in Guildford.
Siva was easy to deal with, punctual and a very knowledgeable mechanic. Will definitely engage him again for our future purchases.
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Summer Hill NSW, Australia
27th Sep 2024
Car pre purchase inspection today 1pm summer hill ford focus 2013
Fantastic inspection service, last minute job, highly recommend. Thank you.
Car Mechanic - Vehicle Inspection Report Only
$190
Sunshine VIC, Australia
27th Sep 2024
My BMW X5 began emitting smoke from the exhaust and engine, prompting me to take it to a mechanic. Over a year later the car was still not fixed. New engine was put in but vehicle was still smoking heavily, leaking oil and not running correctly. Need a mechanics expert opinion in writing on the work done to the vehicle. Was the new engine successfully put into the vehicle etc etc Don’t need the mechanic to fix, just a professional & honest report of the work done to the car by the previous mechanic Has to completed no later than Monday 30.09.2024
Amazing thank you -
Pre-purchae car inspection (Gosford NSW)
$250
Gosford NSW 2250, Australia
24th Sep 2024
Pre-purchase car inspection.
Great work done by Mitchell. Attention to details and picked up things needs to be repaired not disclosed by the seller. Manage to negotiate the buying price for the findings which makes the inspection job totaling worth it.
Pre purchase vehicle inspection
$165
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia
21st Sep 2024
look over a vehicle before i purchase
Sivasankaran showed up on time to inspect a vehicle before i purchased and he gave a great and honest review, would definitely recommend
Mechanic to visual inspection tomorrow evening ?
$50
Liverpool NSW, Australia
16th Sep 2024
Visual inspection on a car to buy
Excellent eye for detail honest and professional! I would highly recommend. No car bought today which was the right choice after the inspection could have cost me thousands down the road. Well worth the money
Vehicle Pre-purchase inspection @ Kedron
$5
Kedron QLD, Australia
15th Sep 2024
I’m in the process of purchasing a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport Hatchback and require a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic. Sooner the better and if you offer AfterPay it would be a bonus. Please respond with price, inclusions (diagnostics?) and availability. Thanks
Matt is really top notch! Kept in contact, turned up when he said he would, was thorough with inspection and report and took the time to explain in detail. I definitely recommend him and will be using his services again in future. Thanks Matt!
Pre purchase car inspection at Dingley village
$150
Dingley Village VIC, Australia
14th Sep 2024
Pre purchase inspection by a certified mechanic 2006 Toyota Camry 147,000 kms
Excellent service ! Experts in what they do. Punctual and reliable and will use them again !
Mechanic for pre-inspection today
$100
Dandenong North VIC, Australia
14th Sep 2024
Looking for someone to inspect a VW Passat with me today at 3pm I know nothing about mechanics and think there may be an oil issue so want someone to have a look and advise with me. Specialist in VW preferred
Such a great help! Will definitely be using again for pre inspections on vehicles
Mechanic needed to do a pre-purchase inspection
$200
Highton VIC, Australia
11th Sep 2024
I’m looking to buy a written off car but I need someone to come and check it over before buying it. The seller says all the damage has been fixed and has receipts (according to the report it’s just panel damage) but I need to be sure before I buy it and take it to get a VIV inspection. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Absolutely brilliant - Sean did a prepurchase inspection for me and saved me a massive headache and a lot of money by precisely identifying the potential car as a lemon. He is considered, highly skilled, and very attuned to spotting scammers