Pre-Purchase Car Inspections in Cranbourne West
Thinking of buying a used car? Our pre-purchase inspections, carried out by an RACV-accredited workshop, give you a full written report on the car’s true condition – so you never get stuck with a lemon.
You usually get one chance to inspect before money changes hands — and good cars sell fast. Book the inspection before someone else buys it. Book online in about a minute · confirmed by SMS.
“Friendly, professional, easy to deal with… honest.” — Ash F. · Google review
RACV AccreditedBook your inspection — $395 workshop · $460 mobile
Pick your day below — we confirm your exact drop-off time by SMS. Real Google reviews from local drivers.
“They were professional, honest, and clearly know their stuff. They took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense and didn’t try to upsell anything unnecessary.”
Vicky R. · Google review“My clutch burnt out on a Friday morning on my way to work. After having it towed to Startech Prestige, Leon and his hardworking staff (who were very kind and helpful) had fixed my car and had it ready for me to pickup by Monday.”
Tom C. · Google review“Friendly, professional, easy to deal with… flexible drop-off options… honest.”
Ash F. · Google reviewWhy buyers get the car checked here first
A full written report — yours to keep
Condition, faults, photos and what’s likely to cost money soon — everything documented so you can negotiate or walk away with facts in hand.
We work for you, not the seller
An independent workshop inspecting the car on your behalf before you hand over money — our only interest is what the car is actually like.
RACV-accredited — $395 in our workshop, $460 mobile
Have the car brought to us, or we come to the car anywhere in the south-east. Either way it’s carried out by an RACV-accredited workshop at a fixed written price.
Pre-purchase inspections are paid in advance by card. Once our team approves your booking we’ll text you a secure card payment link — your appointment is confirmed once it’s paid. Bank transfer is not accepted. Change of plans? Free cancel or reschedule up to 2 business days before. Inside 2 business days: free reschedule, or $100 retained if you cancel. A no-show (or cancelling after your start time) keeps the full pre-paid amount — though if we manage to fill your slot, we refund the difference. If we have to cancel or reschedule, you always get a full refund.
Done right, the first time
Full Inspection
100+ point mechanical & safety check.
Written Report
Clear, honest, photo-backed findings.
Diagnostic Scan
We read hidden fault codes.
RACV Accredited
Trusted, independent expertise.
Negotiating Power
Use our report to negotiate price.
Fast Turnaround
Report back to you quickly.
Simple, honest, no surprises
Book online or call
Pick a time in 60 seconds, or call 03 8782 0711.
Drop off your car
Easy parking at 8B Universal Way, Cranbourne West.
Fixed written quote
We inspect and confirm the price before any work.
Drive away happy
Logbook stamped, car cleaned, warranty intact.
Book online in 60 seconds — done.
Fixed written pricing, RACV-accredited and warranty-safe. Pick a time that suits you and you’re done — trusted by Cranbourne West drivers.
Pre-Purchase Inspections Cranbourne West
No waiting on quotes — lock in your spot in 60 seconds. Fixed written pricing confirmed before any work.
Book Online →Call 03 8782 07118B Universal Way, Cranbourne West VIC 3977 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
Your mechanic across Melbourne’s south-east
RACV-accredited servicing, roadworthies & European specialists for drivers across the City of Casey.
What’s covered in a pre-purchase inspection
A full, independent health check before you buy — $395 in our workshop or $460 mobile (we come to the car). For mobile inspections we take the seller’s number when you book and confirm access before we drive out; if the car can’t be accessed at the arranged time, a $100 call-out fee is deducted from any refund.
We go right through the car and hand you a written report you can use to negotiate the price — or walk away. Here’s exactly what we check:
- Engine & cooling — condition, leaks & cooling health
- Transmission & driveline — operation & leaks
- Brakes — pads, rotors, lines & handbrake
- Suspension & steering — bushes, shocks & play
- Tyres & wheels — tread, age & damage
- Electrical & electronics — lights, battery & warning lights
- Full diagnostic scan — stored faults across all modules
- Body, panels & rust — signs of accident or repair
- Road test — drivability, noises & performance
- Fluids & leaks — oil, coolant & transmission
- Service history & logbook review
- Written report — yours to keep & negotiate with
You get a full written report with photos of anything we find, plus our honest take on whether the car is worth buying at the asking price.
Buyers on our inspections
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Pre-Purchase Inspections — FAQ
Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electronics, body and a full diagnostic scan – delivered as a written report.
In most cases yes – talk to us about the location and we’ll advise.
A small fee can save you thousands. See how to spot a bad used car.
Absolutely – we’re European specialists with the right diagnostic tools.
Serving Cranbourne West & the south-east
Drivers come to us from right across the City of Casey, Frankston & Cardinia — an easy run to 8B Universal Way, Cranbourne West.
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Book your RACV pre-purchase inspection in Cranbourne West today
“Friendly, professional, easy to deal with… honest.” — Ash F. · Google review
Fixed written pricing · RACV accredited · Cranbourne West. Book online or call 03 8782 0711.
Mobile pre-purchase inspections by suburb
One flat $460 incl. GST to come to the car, anywhere below — no distance bands. Or $395 in our Cranbourne West workshop.
Berwick · Botanic Ridge · Carrum Downs · Clyde North · Cranbourne · Cranbourne North · Dandenong · Devon Meadows · Endeavour Hills · Frankston · Hallam · Hampton Park · Junction Village · Keysborough · Langwarrin · Lynbrook · Lyndhurst · Narre Warren · Narre Warren South · Noble Park · Officer · Pakenham · Pearcedale · Sandhurst · Seaford · Skye · Springvale