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Recent Pre Purchase Car Inspection reviews in NSW

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Mechanic needed for inspection Nissan Pussier 01-150 AUD At Freshwater

$150

Submitted videos pictures a good report the best in business

Pre Purchase Car Inspection

$100

Fantastic quick and thorough service

Second hand car pre-purchase inspection

$100

Stephen was very kind and thorough, looked at everything with precision and patience. Explained in depth and respectfully after the car inspection and charged a fair price, he went though and explained everything he mentioned when misunderstood. Would highly recommend him as a mechanic.

Car inspection Mechanic

$150

Couldn’t have asked for more, Adam was amazing, helpful and ran me through everything I needed to know. Highly recommend

Audi car inspection

$150

Great job. Very thorough vehicle inspection.

Pre-purchase car inspection

$150

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

$180 - $250

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$180

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$220

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$250

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Pre-purchase vehicle inspection – Jeep Wrangler

$200

Minchinbury NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I’m looking for a Jeep Wrangler / Jeep JK specialist mechanic to carry out a pre-purchase inspection on a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK (3.6L Pentastar, automatic), driven 160,000 km. This is not a generic inspection. I want someone who knows JKs inside out. Vehicle location: Dealer in Minchinbury, NSW Scope of inspection (Jeep-specific focus): Pentastar oil cooler housing leaks Auto gearbox & transfer case operation Front end: ball joints, steering components, death-wobble precursors Suspension & bushings (vehicle is not lifted) Diff housings, axle seals, underbody signs of off-road abuse Cooling system health OBD scan for stored or pending codes Road test if possible Who I’m looking for: Proven experience working on Jeep Wranglers (JK) or Jeep-focused workshops Qualified mechanic or strong Jeep/4WD specialist background Independent from the selling dealer Own tools and diagnostic scanner Outcome required: Clear yes/no buying advice List of red flags (if any) Rough repair cost estimates where relevant Timing: Within the next 1 week (flexible) Please reply with: Your Jeep/JK experience (specifics matter) What you’ll check that others usually miss Your price The mentioned price is indicative only. Happy to pay properly for the right expertise. I will base the purchase decision on your assessment

Mechanic 4 Pre-Purchase Car-Inspection Volk Golf 2010 Marrickville

$50

Marrickville, New South Wales

23rd Jan 2026

Help me check if the car is mechanically sound and provide a final report before I decide on purchasing it

Used 2016 car pre-purchase inspection in Penrith NSW

$100

Penrith NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I’m after a quick on-site inspection covering engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, body condition, fault codes, and a short test drive if possible. On-site verbal report and same-day brief written report so I can decide quickly.

Second hand car inspection Darlinghurst. Mazda CX5 maxx . 116,000km

$200

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I need a certified mechanic to do a comprehensive second hand car inspection before I purchase

He was great, quick to respond and get job done. Very thorough as well

Used car pre-purchase inspection in Abbotsbury (private seller) NSW

$100

Abbotsbury NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Used Car Pre-purchase inspection: The vehicle is located in Abbotsbury with a private seller. I’m after a quick on-site inspection covering engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, body condition (any prior accidents, structural damage, prior paintwork), fault codes, and a short test drive if possible, with a brief written and verbal report so I can decide quickly.

Pre purchase car inspection asap

$230

Wagga Wagga NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Looking for a mechanic or someone mechanically minded. Particularly with Range Rovers to inspect and test drive a car for me. I live 4 hours away so this would be extremely helpful today would be ideal

Prepurchase mechanic inspection on a Subaru Impreza 2017

$150

Westmead NSW 2145, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Inspect a subaru Impreza 2017 and let me know of any issues and any reasons not to purchase the car

Amazing detail and very helpful, will be using him again next time. Excellent!

Pre mechanical inspection of car

$120

Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Pre inspection of a Ford Focus I’m buying privately

Great response and detailed review. Couldn’t fault Adam.

Car pre purchase inspection today Kellyville

$200

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Car pre purchase inspection today at North Kellyville at 6pm

Fantastic experience. Talal did a pre-purchase inspection for me and was incredibly thorough, honest, and efficient. He explained everything clearly and helped me feel confident in my decision. You can tell he truly cares about doing quality work. Highly recommend.

Ford Transit 2008 mechanical inspection, optional MIL light fix

$200

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

16th Jan 2026

Ford Transit 2008 Diesel Turbo 280k km. Already owned. Driving feels fine. Needs checking (priority order): Check Engine light (MIL). It is currently on. Is it safe to drive? Actuator is not working at the moment. Oil level/condition, oil leaks, filter housing, oil pressure switch/sensor & wiring. Quick OBD scan (if relevant) for any related codes Basic engine health: noises, smoke, coolant/oil mixing Brakes: high-pitch squeal on light braking (pads/rotors/calipers) Steering/suspension/tyres: play, wear, bearings, tyre condition Rust & water ingress: roof gutters/seams, holes/soft metal, likely leak points

Great communicator. Very fair and easy to work with. Fairly priced. Made me feel very comfortable.

MECHANIC pre purchase inspection

$120

Guildford NSW 2161, Australia

14th Jan 2026

I have a 2022 Mazda cx30 I’m considering purchasing, however it has been in an accident previously and I want to check that everything is ok. Mechanics only please must know what you’re doing. Can give more details on request

Super helpful and flexible and knowledgeable! Thank you for your help!

Pre purchase car inspection

$200

Killarney Heights NSW 2087, Australia

14th Jan 2026

I need a qualified mechanic to do a pre purchase inspection of a 2015 Ford fiesta, located in Killarney Heights. The seller is returning from holiday and anticipates getting back round 11am so I am aiming for the inspection to be done at 11am, however, I do need someone with flexibility around timing in case she runs late .

As always, everything about Eiman is 5 star. An incredibly good communicator, very punctual and excellent attention to detail in his work. Highly recommended . Thank you so much Eiman.

Pre-purchase car inspection today (12/01/2026) after 4pm in Liverpool

$60

Lurnea NSW 2170, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Need a pre-purchase check of a hybrid car to ensure the engine and motor is working fine etc. Need it do it today anytime after 4pm in Liverpool

Eiman did a good job. Was thorough. Helped recognise issues within the car that we otherwise wouldn’t have and likely saved us a lot of money 👍

Mechanic for Pre Purchase check

$120

Merrylands NSW, Australia

4th Jan 2026

We need a Mechanical check on a car we’re purchasing. Check the engine, tyres, any leaks etc and confirm if all is good to go before purchasing.

Great and insightful at assessing car for pre purchase inspection

Pre vehicle inspection

$150

Punchbowl NSW 2196, Australia

29th Dec 2025

I'm looking to buy a car and require a pre vehicle inspection at 10am in punchbowl

I wasn't able to go and check on the road worthiness of a car that my wife's son was preparing to purchase. Adam was available on short notice and helped us make the purchase with confidence. We would highly recommend 👌

Car pre purchase inspection

$200

Glendenning NSW, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

Pre purchase car inspection on a Hyundai Tuscan 2017 model.

Ranjit is very thorough and gave a comprehensive report on the car. Would highly recommend.

I need a pre purchase inspection of a 2010 Mitsubishi Express

$180

Cronulla NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

It’s a Mitsubishi express 2010 with a bit more over 300.000km and a WA rego. New tyres @295k, Full service @296k, New cooling fan + fan clutch In Oct 2025: - Brake flush + full brake service - Rear wheel cylinders replaced - Coolant flush + pressure test - Front wheel bearings serviced - Heat shield repaired as I have no experience with cars whatsoever I would like a professional to have a look at the van and the engine to make sure it’s safe and still got some more years in it’

Mitchell is very knowledgeable and friendly, he did a very thorough inspection of the car and therefore gave me advice on what to check before buying the van. Highly recommend!

Car inspection

$150

Monterey NSW, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Need at pre purchase car inspection done 9am Monday morning 2017 VW amarok. I’ve already looked at the Ute but need someone to do a more detail check especially of the engine

Great to have such a professional person look at an inspection for me. Very good, prompt and great communication. Would recommend 100% thanks again

Inspection of a car

$100

Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Need to do an inspection for buying a car

Our mechanical check with Adam was perfect. He did a pre purchase check of my new car, looking at the engine rigorously, checked the computer as well, and at last took it to a test drive. After a few hours, I got a professional full report of the work he had done. I would really use him again if I need to, and he is taking care of the fixes the car needed. I'm really happy with the service

Pre purchase inspection (Mechanic)

$10

Shell Cove NSW 2529, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Looking at a VW Jetta. Was wondering if anyone can help and go over a car I’m keen in purchasing

Had a look over a car before I bought it. I was very happy with his feedback of the motor. Taking every detail into account. Great lad and would recommend