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Recent Pre Purchase Car Inspection reviews in West Melbourne

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

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

excellent, highly recommended.

Car Pre-Purchase Inspection Melton Victoria

$150

Great service, thanks Chris

Pre purchase vehicle inspection

$100

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

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

Pre purchase car inspection

$125

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

$165 - $250

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$200

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$250

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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).

Recent Pre Purchase Car Inspection tasks in West Melbourne

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection

$220

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a 2022 GWM Haval H6 Ultra 2WD with approximately 51,300 km, located in Altona North. As I’m interstate, could you please do a thorough inspection, particularly checking the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, tyres, air conditioning/heating, electronics and any accident/repair history. I’d also really appreciate you assessing how it drives and feels — steering, braking, acceleration, transmission, suspension, unusual noises/vibrations, and whether everything feels smooth and normal. Please let me know if there are any concerns before I proceed with the purchase and interstate transport. Thank you!

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 Vehicle Inspection

$10

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Looking for an experienced vehicle inspector/mechanic to assist with a quick chat regarding pre-purchase vehicle inspections, your experience and availability. Just looking to have a brief discussion before potentially arranging some work.

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 in Williamstown

$100

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Looking to buy a car and need a qualified mechanic to complete a pre-purchase inspection for me

Really knowledgeable guy, asked the seller key questions I wouldn’t have known, was able to explain things to me clearly when I asked. Was efficient and sent through report within an hour of doing the inspection. Would recommend.

Pre purchase vehicle inspection on a Holden Commodore SV6 2014 sedan.

$200

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

I am looking to purchase a Holden Commodore SV6 2014 sedan. I would like the whole car looked over with a thorough report, not just to check if it’s roadworthy, including engine etc. There is at a used car dealership in Footscray or a private one in Broadmeadows. Wednesday 5 August or Thursday 6 August. Thanks

Adam did a very thorough inspection of the car we were interested in. He saved us from buying a car with ALOT of issues we had no idea about. Would highly recommend to anyone to trust and use him.

Pre purchase inspection

$100

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Pre purchase inspection of a 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

Pre purchase car inspection

$10

Sunshine North VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Hi Im planning to buy new car It’s VW Jetta just gonna check before buying

Anmo got diagnosed and checked my car with fairly ,thanks for

2021 Diesel car pre-purchase inspection

$200

Brooklyn VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Requiring a pre-purchase inspection of a 2021 Hyundai diesel car at a car dealership in Brooklyn, VIC.

Sean was very good with communication from the start. Gave plenty of info - really going above and beyond. Job well done. Highly recommended.

Pre purchase inspection Volkswagen

$250

Laverton North VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Inspecting a Volkswagen car Sunday 01/03 at 2pm and would like someone experienced/qualified specifically with Volkswagen vehicles to pick up on any nuances stock standard inspections might not.

So pleased. Quick, flexible, and thorough. Highly recommend