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14-point report with 50+ photos & 3 videos
Flat $220 across Greater Sydney
Instant on-site report
Qualified mechanics only
Pink Slip · $149
Available 7 days, 8am–8pm
14-point report with 50+ photos & 3 videos
Articles

Field notes from the driveway.

Pricing, red flags, model-specific traps, negotiation moves and the paperwork sellers hope you skip — from 4,000+ Sydney inspections.

Car keys and bundled cash on a dark timber surface
Pricing · 7 min read

How much does a pre-purchase car inspection cost in Sydney in 2026?

Prices in Sydney range from $180 to $450. Here's what actually changes between them — and why we hold a flat $220 rate for every car, every suburb.

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Mobile mechanic inspecting the underside of a sedan in a Sydney driveway
How it works6 min read

Mobile mechanic vs workshop pre-purchase inspection in Sydney: which one actually helps?

A workshop hoist sees more of the underbody. A mobile inspection sees the seller. Here's how to decide which one you need.

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Torch, tyre gauge and inspection mirror laid out on concrete
DIY checklist9 min read

The 40-point used car checklist Sydney buyers should run before they call us

Use this in the driveway. If a car fails more than three of these, don't waste $220 — walk away.

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Pink NSW rego slip resting on a steering wheel
Pink slip6 min read

Pink slip Sydney: what a $149 eSafety check actually tests — and the 6 things that fail cars

Pink slip failures aren't random. Fix these six things before we arrive and you'll pass first time.

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Person crouched inspecting the front tyre of a used sedan at golden hour
Buyer's playbook10 min read

How to inspect a used car before buying in Australia: the full 2026 playbook

Twelve years of inspection data compressed into one playbook. Follow it in order.

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Two people exchanging car keys next to a sedan in a Sydney driveway at sunset
Buyer's playbook8 min read

Buying a used car privately in Sydney: the 2026 step-by-step

Facebook Marketplace and Carsales, PPSR, mobile inspection, deposit, cleared funds, transfer. Do them in this order.

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Laptop screen glowing in a dark room with a VIN plate on the desk
Paperwork5 min read

PPSR check NSW: what it actually reveals — and the 3 ways sellers hide it

$2 saves $25,000. Here's exactly what the report tells you, and what it doesn't.

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Sydney inner-west street lined with brick houses and jacarandas with the Harbour Bridge in the distance
Coverage5 min read

Car inspection near me Sydney: same-day mobile coverage across every suburb

One flat price. Every suburb inside the M7/M1. Same-day slots most days.

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Close-up of a glowing dashboard tachometer through a car steering wheel
Red flags6 min read

Odometer fraud in Australia: 7 signs the km reading is a lie

Digital dashes made rollback easier, not harder. Here's what to check before you believe the number on the dash.

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European luxury sedan with bonnet open and a mechanic holding a diagnostic tool
Model traps8 min read

European luxury car inspection Sydney: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche traps we see every week

Same $220 flat rate applies. Here's what makes European inspections different — and the repairs that end friendships.

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Row of used cars on a Sydney forecourt at dusk
Buyer Guide9 min read

The most reliable used car brands in Australia in 2026

Not every badge ages the same way in Australian heat, potholes and stop-start traffic. Here's how the mainstream brands rank on the kind of long-run reliability that actually matters to a used-car buyer.

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