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  • Car inspection
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  • Pre purchase van inspection
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Recent Pre Purchase Car Inspection reviews in SA

Excellent advise from Phung

Mechanic for a Patrol Diesel 2006 inspection

$150

Amazing service!!

Used car inspection

$300

Excellent service - extremely thorough inspection of car.

Pre-purchase vehicle inspection

$175

If you want the job done properly, get it done by Phung the man is thorough and absolutely knows his stuff.

Vehicle inspection

$200

Very professional guy and helpful tk phung

Pre purchase inspection of a toyota spacia in Elizaberth Downs SA

$150

very good, saved me from spending a lot of extra money and gave their honest opinion and expertise. Would definitely recommend and will be going back to them if every need a mechanic!

Vehicle Inspection pre-purchase

$100

What's the average cost of a pre-purchase car inspection specialist in SA

$145 - $200

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$145

median

$180

high

$200

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Average reviews for Pre Purchase Car Inspection Services in SA

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Car inspection

$100

Holden Hill SA, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Need to do car inspection of corolla 2012 model

He is a very good mechanic

Pre car inspection

$200

Gulfview Heights SA, Australia

7th Apr 2026

2008 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9TDI - professionally converted into a coffee van with full service history. Recently had timing belt & water pump replaced V - reliable and ready to go!

Cat inspection .

$10

Enfield SA, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Inspection of three cars ..

Prepurchase vehicle inspection

$100

Norwood SA, Australia

1st Apr 2026

I will be going to look at a car tomorrow and would like a mechanic to do a prepurchase inspection.

I would recommend Richard in a heartbeat. Super helpful and efficient.

Pre-purchase inspection – SsangYong Rexton (Adelaide)

$150

Adelaide SA, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Hi Kudzai, I need a mobile mechanic in Adelaide today ASAP for a pre-purchase inspection on a SsangYong Rexton (Y200/Y220 generation, approx. 2005–2008, 2.7L Turbo Diesel). The vehicle is a body-on-frame 4WD SUV. I need someone experienced with older diesel 4WDs who can do a thorough check – mechanicals, underbody, engine, transmission, and general condition. 📍 Exact address will be provided upon confirmation. 💰 Budget: $100–$150 Please send your quote and earliest availability today. Thanks!

Maneet showed up and sent a detailed pre-purchase inspection report in pdf format on whatsapp, after inspecting the vehicle.

Inspection of the used second hand car

$70

Edwardstown, South Australia

27th Mar 2026

I saw couple of cars, and just want someone to finalise and check the car mechanically and everything if it’s all good to buy or not. I am flexible with the Price.

Car Inspection

$50

Magill, South Australia

14th Mar 2026

Pre purchase car inspection. I’ll pick you and drop you

Good job done bro abeel

Pre purchase inspection

$250

Elizabeth East SA 5112, Australia

12th Mar 2026

2022 kia rio 75000 km driven

Pre purchase car inspection

$150

Kilburn SA, Australia

4th Mar 2026

need a mechanic to do a pre purchase inspection on a 2002 mitsubishi pajero

Car mechanic inspection

$100

Prospect SA, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Looking to buy a 2nd hand car and would like a mechanic to have a look at the car before buying

Pre purchase vehicle inspection

$180

Croydon Park SA 5008, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Pre-purchase vehicle inspection

Thorough! Awesome! Yu did a great job!

Pre purchase car inspection

$100

Croydon Park SA 5008, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Pre purchase car inspection

Car Mechanic for Inspection Toyota Fortuner

$100

Gawler SA, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I am going to look a second hand car for buying. It is a Toyota Fortuner GXL with a few mods for off roading. I need a mechanic to inspect everything in it. It is 2025 model. Please submit your offer. Don’t think this is the final price.

He been of good help .. Highly recommend him to get a check of any vehicle.

Mechanic to do inspection on car

$150

Klemzig SA, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Need a mechanic with scanner to do the whole checking on a car I’m planning to get. As I might drive the new car the way back home need someone with a car to take from Klemzig to Torrensville (20 minutes drive)

Good job done, checking issues

Mechanic inspection

$80

Enfield SA 5085, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I need someone to inspect cars

I need a pre purchase inspection for a car

$50

Ovingham SA 5082, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I need to check a corolla via a professional mechanic to see if everything is okay. the corolla is 2003 with 191k kms

Pre purchase Inspection Kia Sportage 2015.

$150

Salisbury Plain SA, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Pre purchase inspection Kia Sportage 2015 2.4l

Phung is very knowledgeable and experienced mechanic. During inspectuon he has explained every step and every issues he has found. Helped me to stay away from very bad car.

I need to do inspection a car , i need a professional mechanic.

$50

Mawson Lakes, South Australia

18th Feb 2026

I want to buy a second hand car. You need to inspect and if any issues tell me.

I need to do a pre purchase inspection check on a car i will buy

$50

Kilburn, South Australia

15th Feb 2026

it is a honda civic 2010, red, 170k kilos, automatic

Pre-Purchase Inspection

$150

Plympton SA, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I’m a first-time buyer, so I’m just looking for a clear 'yes' or 'no' on whether it’s mechanically sound for a daily driver. Let me know if you can do a mobile inspection after 6:00 PM and what your quote would be. Thanks!"