Should I get a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes — if you're spending $10k+ on a used car, a pre-purchase inspection ($159) by a qualified mechanic is the cheapest insurance you'll buy. We put a real mechanic under the car (not a visual-only check), scan it, drive it, photograph every fault, and give you an honest buy / walk-away verdict before you hand over a cent.
What a pre-purchase inspection covers
Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and more — checked by a real mechanic, not a visual glance.
We pull the stored fault codes the seller can't see.
We drive it — noises, gearbox, brakes and handling under real conditions.
Every fault documented with a photo, so you have proof in hand.
A clear recommendation — plus negotiating ammunition if it needs work.
What it costs in Sydney
| Pre-Purchase Inspection (all-in) | $159 |
| European / JDM inspection | from $199 |
Same-day across Greater Sydney. You don't need to be there — we liaise with the seller.
Book your inspection.
We inspect it anywhere in Greater Sydney — you don't even need to be there.
Common questions
No — we arrange access with the seller, inspect the car, and send you the photo report and verdict wherever you are.
Then we've saved you from an expensive mistake — and handed you the photos and report as negotiating ammunition on the price.
Yes, that's our specialty — inspected from $199.