Walked away
2018 Ford Ranger XLT
Liverpool · asking $38,900
Chassis rail was straightened after a rear collision. Two welded sections, painted over. No disclosure. PPSR clean, seller adamant it was 'never touched'.
Buyer outcome
$12,400
Mobile Pre-Purchase Inspection
One flat $220.
A qualified mechanic
drives to the car.
Anywhere in Greater Sydney, seven days a week. We meet the seller, run a full mechanical, electrical, body and underbody inspection, road-test the car for 6–10 km, and email you an instant report with 50+ HD photos, 3 videos, repair cost estimates, market valuation and PPSR history.
4,200+
Inspections
4.9/5
Reviews
Instant
Report
"Found $3,400 of hidden problems on a car that looked spotless."
Marcus · Parramatta
Est. Sydney · Independent
NSW licensed
Qualified mechanics only
Public liability
$20M cover on every job
PPSR included
Finance, write-off, theft
Independent
No dealer referral fees
Seven days
Instant report by email
How it works
Four steps between you and a
confident decision.
01
You book online
Two minutes. Pick concierge or a 2-hour window.
02
We contact the seller
Coordinate access to the car, no awkward calls.
03
On-site inspection
Full mechanical, cosmetic, road test, photos.
04
Instant report
50+ HD photos, 3 videos, cost estimates, market valuation, PPSR & a phone debrief — emailed before we leave the car.
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The $220 saves you
Six things buyers don't see until it's theirs.
Every one of these turned up on a Sydney driveway this year. Every one of them is invisible in a listing photo. The inspection pays for itself the first time you avoid one.
See a real reportWhat we find
Typical cost
Blown head gasket
$4,800 – $9,200
Hidden respray / crash repair
$3,000 – $6,000 resale hit
Wound-back odometer
20 – 40% of purchase price
Statutory write-off in disguise
Uninsurable · unregisterable
Auto transmission on the way out
$5,500 – $12,000
Chassis rust on 4WDs / utes
Total write-off
Figures reflect typical Sydney workshop quotes 2024–25 · Not a warranty
Three real driveways · this month
What $220 actually looks like.
These are anonymised inspections from the last 30 days. Vehicles and suburbs are real — buyer details redacted. One walked away, one negotiated the price down, one bought with total confidence.
Negotiated to $47,200
2020 BMW 330i M Sport
Chatswood · asking $54,500
Two ECU faults pending (VANOS solenoid, evap valve), rear pads at 3mm, one repainted quarter panel from a kerb strike. Dealer accepted the report and reduced the price.
Buyer outcome
$7,300
Bought with confidence
2016 Toyota Kluger GXL
Kellyville · asking $26,800
Full service history verified, no accident damage, brakes 80%, tyres matched with recent DOT dates. Buyer proceeded the same afternoon.
Buyer outcome
Peace of mind
What's included
Over 180 checkpoints. One flat price.
Every inspection covers the same rigorous list — dealer or private, sedan or dual-cab. No upsells, no tiers, no surprises when the report lands.
View full checklistFull mechanical inspection
- Engine, gearbox & cooling
- Belts, mounts & exhaust
- Cold-start behaviour & idle
- Fluid levels, leaks & pressure
- Detailed underbody & suspension
Electrical & electronics
- Full electrical system test
- Interior electronics & infotainment
- Live OBD scan across all modules
- Battery, alternator & charging
- All lights, switches & sensors
Body, paint & structure
- Exterior paint & body repair indicators
- Panel gaps & paint-depth readings
- Windscreen, glass & lights
- Chassis rails, rust & repairs
- Airbags, seatbelts & interior trim
Your instant report
- 50+ HD photos with annotations
- 3 videos — exterior, interior & engine start
- Detailed repair cost estimates
- Market valuation & full PPSR check
- Post-inspection call + 7-day support
Anatomy of an inspection
What actually happens in the two hours we've got the car.
- 0:00Arrival & cold-start
We show up before the seller warms the engine. A cold start tells us more than a hot one ever will — listen for lifter tick, valve tap, misfires and smoke on first crank.
- 0:10OBD & module scan
Live diagnostic across every module — engine, transmission, ABS, SRS, body. Historic and pending fault codes are captured, not just what's flashing right now.
- 0:25Underbody & structure
On the ramps or the ground. Chassis rails, subframe, sump, diff, exhaust, suspension bushes, brake lines. Photos of anything that looks repaired, welded, or leaking.
- 0:50Body, paint & interior
Paint depth gauge on every panel. Panel gaps measured. Every electric, every switch, every seat. Airbags counted, seatbelts pulled to full extension.
- 1:156–10 km road test
Extended mixed driving — cold, warm, motorway, stop-start. Gearbox behaviour under load, brake fade, steering pull, drivetrain vibration, alignment feel.
- 1:50Debrief call
Before we leave the car, we call you. Verbal summary of what we found, what to negotiate, what to walk away from. No jargon.
- InstantWritten report
50+ HD photos with annotations, 3 customer videos, severity-graded findings, repair cost estimates, market valuation, Seller Honesty Check, PPSR summary and negotiation notes. Delivered instantly by email before we leave the car.
Meet the mechanic
Not a call centre. A tradesman with a torch.
Every inspection is carried out by a fully qualified, cert-III trade mechanic with a minimum ten years on the tools — most of ours have twenty. The person on the driveway is the person who writes your report and takes your call.
Meet the teamA pre-purchase inspection isn't a checklist — it's a story. Cold-start behaviour, brake dust colour, the way second gear engages on a warm engine. My job is to read the car and tell you what it's about to cost you. That's it.
Michael Kovacs
Senior inspector · 22 years · ex-Mercedes-Benz Sydney
Cert III MVRAUVIS licensedEV high-voltage
How we compare
The honest comparison.
Not every option below is bad — but only one is independent, mobile, comprehensive, and priced the same everywhere in Sydney.
Recommended
Us
$220 flat
Conflicted
Dealer's own report
"Free"
Best guess
Take a mate
A carton
Comparable
Roadside auto club
$280 – $420
Independent · zero dealer ties
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Comes to the car anywhere in Sydney
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Full OBD scan across every module
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Paint depth gauge on every panel
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6–10 km extended road test
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PPSR + NEVDIS included
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Extra
50+ HD photos + 3 customer videos
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Detailed repair cost estimates
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Market valuation
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Seller Honesty Check
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Verbal debrief phone call
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7-day post-purchase support
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Flat price · no travel surcharge
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Comparison based on publicly listed offerings · Correct at time of writing
Also available
NSW Pink Slip — $149 at your door.
Registered eSafety (Pink Slip) check for vehicles over 5 years old. Same qualified mechanic, same day, submitted directly to Service NSW.
Reviews
Buyers who didn't get burned.
4.9 · 380+ reviews
"The report was ready before I got home. Photos of every issue, brutal and honest. Saved us walking into a $6k repair."
Priya S.
Chatswood
"Booked at 8am, mechanic on-site by 11. Talked us through every finding on the phone. Worth ten times the price."
Daniel R.
Bondi
"Second car we've used them for. Total peace of mind — dealer pushed back until they saw the report."
Aisha K.
Blacktown
Recent inspections
This week across Sydney.
Inspected
2019 Toyota HiLux SR5
LiverpoolPassed · minor tyre wear
Inspected
2016 BMW 320i
MosmanWalk away · repainted RH quarter
Inspected
2021 Mazda CX-5
RydeNegotiate · $1,800 brakes + service
Inspected
2014 VW Golf GTI
NewtownPassed · service history clean
Inspected
2018 Ford Ranger XLT
PenrithWalk away · chassis repair
Inspected
2020 Kia Sportage
HurstvillePassed with note
By the numbers
Seven years on Sydney driveways.
Every figure below is drawn from our own booking system and post-inspection follow-up survey. Nothing here is bought, licensed, or borrowed from an industry body.
0
Sydney inspections
Since 2019
0
Buyers walked away
≈ 1 in 4 cars fails
$0M
Estimated saved
Repair + resale value
0%
Recommend us
Post-inspection survey
Our commitments
Three unambiguous promises.
We can't promise the car you're looking at is a good one. We can promise the inspection you paid for will be complete, on time, and clearly explained — or we make it right.
01
We arrive in your window
If we're not on the driveway inside the two-hour window you booked, the inspection is free. No debate.
02
The seller cancels
Seller flakes, hides the car, or refuses access on the day — you get a full refund the same afternoon.
03
The report reads clearly
If any finding in your report is unclear, a senior mechanic will call and walk you through it — no extra charge, no time limit.
Coverage
From Bondi to Penrith. Flat price everywhere.
No travel surcharges within Greater Sydney. Central Coast, Wollongong or Blue Mountains? Ask — we quote same day.
See coverage mapSydney CBDEastern SuburbsInner WestNorth ShoreNorthern BeachesHills DistrictParramattaWestern SydneySouth WestSutherland ShireBlacktownLiverpoolPenrithCampbelltownCentral Coast (on request)
FAQ
Straight answers.
Still have a question? Call us on the number in the header — we answer 7 days.
How long does an inspection take?+
Around 90 minutes on-site plus a 6–10 km road test. Your written report lands in your inbox instantly — before we leave the car — with 50+ HD photos, 3 videos, repair cost estimates, market valuation and PPSR summary.
What do I need to organise?+
Just the seller's contact. We call to arrange access. Bring the car to us or we go to it — same flat $220. If the seller cancels or hides the car, we refund you in full.
Do you inspect at dealerships?+
Yes — dealers see us regularly. We're fully independent, take no referral fees, and dealers can't influence a word of the report.
What if the car fails?+
You get the same full report either way. Most clients use failed inspections to renegotiate the price or walk away. That is the point of paying us.
Do you cover EVs and hybrids?+
Yes — including battery state-of-health scans for Tesla, BYD, MG, Polestar, and most hybrids. Same flat $220.
How far ahead do I need to book?+
Instant reports are standard when you book before 10am. Weekends fill up by Thursday — the earlier you lock a window, the more you'll get to choose from.
Can I be there during the inspection?+
Absolutely encouraged. Buyers who come along learn a lot about the car. If you can't be there, we call you before we leave to walk through the findings verbally.
What isn't included?+
We're a non-invasive inspection — no dismantling, no gearbox oil pans, no compression tests unless requested. See the exclusions page for the full list.
Do you check the paperwork?+
Yes. PPSR (finance owing, written-off, stolen), NEVDIS odometer plausibility, and rego status are all included in every report at no extra cost.
What areas do you cover?+
All of Greater Sydney at the flat $220 — CBD to Penrith, Northern Beaches to Sutherland Shire. Central Coast, Wollongong and Blue Mountains available on request.
Ready when you are
Don't buy the car until we've seen it.
Flat $220. Anywhere in Greater Sydney. Instant report. Book in under two minutes.
Mobile pre-purchase inspection
$220Flat rate · Instant report