Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Melbourne
Buying a used car anywhere in Melbourne’s south-east? Don’t hand over money on a handshake. Our RACV-accredited inspection is $395 in our workshop or $460 mobile — we come to the car, wherever the seller is across Melbourne’s south-east. Buying further afield? Call us and we’ll tell you straight if we can get there.
RACV AccreditedThe seller’s mechanic works for the seller
A private seller or dealer showing you a “fresh service” invoice tells you almost nothing. An independent inspection works for you:
- Full mechanical inspection — engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, cooling system, leaks and wear items.
- Diagnostic scan — stored fault codes sellers hope you won’t find.
- Body & structure checks — signs of accident repairs and rust.
- Road test and written report — plain-English verdict you can take back to the negotiation.
One page of honest findings routinely saves buyers far more than the inspection costs — either off the price, or by walking away from a lemon. Buying a hybrid? Add a hybrid battery health check. Not sure what a fair price is? See our guide: how to spot a bad used car.
Melbourne Pre-Purchase Inspections — FAQ
$395 at our Cranbourne West workshop, or $460 mobile where we travel to the car. Both are pre-paid by card to lock in the booking.
Melbourne’s south-east — Cranbourne, Casey, Frankston, Dandenong, Berwick, Narre Warren and surrounds. If the car is further out, call us on 03 8782 0711 and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can get to it.
Book online, choose the mobile option, and put the address where the car is located in the booking — we handle it from there and report back to you.
Then the inspection just did its job. You’ll know before you pay, not after — and the report gives you every reason you need to negotiate or walk away.
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