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It was amazing working with Kenny. Couldn’t ask for a more detailed inspection. Quick turnaround and communication was great. Highly recommend.
Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection
$150
Pierre was really helpful.. he was very communicative and definitely very knowledgable! He saved our money by not falling for a write off car and he explained us in detail what to look for!
Car inspection - mazda 3 2016
$100
Great communication Quality service Thankyou for making time such short notice
Full Mechanical inspection
$50
Excellent communication, he explained every small bit of car and inspection he has done. Very happy with service Highly recommend.
Car pre purchase mechanic inspection
$150
Thankyou so much for your thorough and efficient inspection Jason. Really appreciate your help and trust your experience!
Pre - purchase car inspection
$150
Flexible, thorough, informative, punctual, very communicative. I cannot recommend and commend Todd enough. Highly recommended and I would personally come back to them if I needed any further help.
Pre-purchase car inspection
$200
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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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Warwick Farm NSW 2170, Australia
25th Oct 2025
Car mechanic needed for a pre purchase Mechanical inspection on a used vehicle.
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$110
Russell Vale, New South Wales, AUS
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$200
Hobart City TAS, Australia
24th Oct 2025
Thorough car pre purchase inspection required in Kingston before this coming Friday. Toyota corolla. Mechanic only
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$200
Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia
24th Oct 2025
I'm looking for a qualified mechanic to do a pre purchase inspection of a 2014 vw golf in Doncaster. Must be able to travel to car. This is a private sale. Time to be agreed with the seller.
Adam and Camilla provided a fantastic service. They completed a pre purchase inspection at the last minute and called me straight after to go through everythin in detail. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Car inspection mechanic required
$40
Carlton NSW, Australia
23rd Oct 2025
I need to inspect a used card, i am looking for old cars so the car model will be arund 2007 till 2010.
Pre Purchase Car Inspection in QLD
$100
Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia
23rd Oct 2025
Looking for a qualified mechanic with experience with Lexus model to do a very thorough Pre purchase car inspection and assessment. Car has gone under hail damage and has been repaired.
Pre purchase car inspection
$50
Long Forest VIC, Australia
23rd Oct 2025
It is a Kia Proceed GT. I am purchasing the car and need someone to do a comprehensive check on the vehicle and advice me what it needs to pass a RWC as the seller is selling the car without it. The check needs to include everything like gasket, hoses, cooling system, Engine compression, turbo, suspension, etc.
Excellent job from Adam.
Need a mechanic for car inspection At 2 Adams Street St Albans
$120
St Albans VIC 3021, Australia
23rd Oct 2025
Need a proper Inspection Fully inside and out. Today before 6 pm
He was great. Recommended
Pre-purchase inspection for Mercedes Benz
$300
Heathwood QLD 4110, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
Needs to be available 11am tomorrow. Needing a qualified mechanic (experience with Mercedes-Benz preferred) to complete a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection of 2017 Mercedes Benz A200 Hatchback I am looking to purchase. The vehicle is listed on WOVI but has been repaired, seller has been completely transparent about the vehicle's history and I have seen the vehicle in person and driven it without any issues but would like someone more qualified to confirm if the vehicle is a sound purchase.
Great service 👏 thank you very much
Full Car inspection in Shaft Court Hopper crossing Wednesday 22/10/25
$125
Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia
20th Oct 2025
Going to buy a car on Wednesday . I need Full car inspection on Wednesday between 10am - 1pm.
Very friendly and good work . He really deserves more than 5 stars rating for his amazing work
Pre inspection for used car in Dandenong
$90
Dandenong North VIC, Australia
20th Oct 2025
Need car to be inspected before buying car is Nissan micra 2011
Super easy going and did the task smoothly thank you so much ☺️
Pre purchase car check by mechanic
$250
Bardon QLD, Australia
18th Oct 2025
Looking for a mechanic with qualifications to do a pre purchase car inspection on a 2019 Hyundai i30 in Bardon this afternoon at around 5:30/6pm
Amazing service, I will definitely be booking again! Rick went above and beyond with the car, was very early and so so helpful
Mechanic for Inspection prepurchase Car
$135
Freshwater NSW, Australia
18th Oct 2025
Need a qualified experiencd auto mechanic to inspect second hand car pre purchase Targeting VW Tiguan 2013-2014
Top bloke, professional, easy to work with 6 stars!
Pre purchase car inspection near Cammeray Nsw 2062
$10
Cammeray, New South Wales
18th Oct 2025
Hi, I need experienced mechanic tomorrow on Sunday 19th for used car inspection. The car is located near Cammeray and preferred time is 12pm or anywhere between 10am to 2pm. The car is 2014 Honda accord euro. Please offer your price and details of your inspespection service l. Thank you
Frendly mechanic with good attention to detail.
Pre purchase car inspection
$150
Arundel QLD, Australia
17th Oct 2025
Need a pre purchase car inspection done for a 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL that I’m looking to buy. Hoping a mechanic is able to assist! Car is located in Arundel, gold coast
Helped me tremendously when I was looking for my new car. Great guy and knows what he’s looking at! Highly recommend
Mechanic who can do pre-purchase car inspection
$100
Altona North VIC, Australia
16th Oct 2025
Mechanic who can do pre-purchase car inspection. Car is in Altona North. MazdaCX5
Very helpful and negotiated the price for me. I plan to do the service with him always!!
Pre purchase vehicle inspection @ Rockbank
$120
Rockbank VIC 3335, Australia
16th Oct 2025
I'm looking for a qualified mechanic to do a full inspection for a vehicle - pre purchase inspection, needed today, vehicle is in Rockbank
5 star service from Adwin, very professional and knows what he's doing, highly recommend and will be using his services again for sure
Trailer pre-purchase inspection
$100
Tuggeranong ACT, Australia
15th Oct 2025
Require you to visit an address, inspect an unregistered large tradie trailer, inspect the key components such that you can identify the compliance plate, any major faults and give a likelihood of obtaining a NSW blue slip for the trailer to register. Ideally up to 10 photos of key components. Please only apply if you have the credentials to achieve the above and include your qualifications in the offer.
Very professional with great communication. Highly recommended
Car pre-purchase inspection
$150
Albion QLD, Australia
15th Oct 2025
Check a Volkswagen transporter T5 2010 before i buy it. Bring tools to check everything. Mechanic with experience and knows about this Van.
Great work.thank you!
Pre-purchase Inspection of Mercedes X-Class
$100
Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia
13th Oct 2025
I need a pre-purchase inspection done of a mercedes X-class 250d to ensure the car is good before transporting, as i'm based in Melbourne Requirements: -Driving performance -Key safety components -Engine and motor condition -Tyres and wheels -Test drive - Walkthrough videos -Start sequence video of engine start & idle -Carsales'Vehicle history report'
Very happy with the service, thorough and straightforward