Simple 3-Step Process
How a Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Works
A mobile pre-purchase car inspection comes to the car: at the seller’s home, a dealer’s yard or an auction. Here’s how it works, from booking to your report the same day.
- No workshops
- No waiting
- No inconvenience
01
Book Your Inspection
In just a few moments, you can enter your vehicle’s details as well as the seller’s. You can choose when and where the inspection will take place, or we can contact the seller to set up a convenient time.
InspectCar assigns a local inspector to your vehicle once you confirm the booking. The inspector will travel directly to its location.
02
We Inspect On-Site
The inspector works through the checklist on the spot: 150 points on Standard or 250+ on Premium, covering the interior, exterior, engine, underside and electrics.
A scan for fault codes and a road test, where the car can be driven, pick up faults that don’t show on a walk-around.
03
Receive Your Report the Same Day
You get a digital report on the car’s overall condition the same day, with photos and a PPSR certificate.
Then you decide: buy, negotiate or walk away.
The report includes:
- A condition summary
- Notes and observations from the inspector
- Photos of the key findings
- Faults, wear or concerns identified
The Facts Before You Pay
Read the report, then decide: buy, negotiate or walk away.
Detailed Documentation
What's in the Report
Every inspection comes with a digital report on the car’s overall condition, at no extra cost.
Summary and Findings
Totals of checks passed and with notes, and the inspector's comments, show the car's condition at a glance.
Attention Required
Anything that needs attention is listed at the top of the report, with the inspector's comments and photos.
Vehicle Information
Each report lists the car's details: make, model and year, VIN, registration, odometer reading, engine, transmission and body type.
Detailed Documentation
What a Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Checks
Standard covers these six areas in 150 points; Premium goes further in 250+.
01
Engine
- Engine bay presentation
- Engine performance, noise and vibration
- Leaks of oil and coolant
- Radiator, hoses and belts
- Brake booster operation
- Diagnose fault codes
02
Interior
- Where supplied, keys and owners manuals
- Seatbelts, safety systems and other devices
- Electrical functions (windows, lights, wipers, mirrors)
- Performance of air conditioning and heating
- Dashboard warning lights
- Interior Condition and Trim Wear
03
Exterior
- Paint damage, scratches and repairs
- Panel alignment and body gap
- Lights, indicators and lenses
- Glass, seals and wipers
- Damage or corrosion visible
04
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
- Tyre tread depth and wear patterns
- Wheel alignment and condition
- Visual inspection of brake pad and disc wear
- Suspension systems and shock absorbers
- Wheel bearing noise or play
- If supplied, spare wheel and tools
05
Body Condition and Underbody
- Rust or corrosion in the structure
- Leaks or contamination under the body
- Chassis and frame integrity
- Signs of previous accident damage or repairs
- Overspray of paint or mismatched colours
06
Road Test
- Acceleration and engine performance
- Transmission (automatic or manual)
- Straight-line stability and steering response
- Braking performance, balance and stability
- Ride comfort and suspension behaviour
- Unusual sounds or vibrations
Why Choose Us
Buy with Confidence
We inspect the car where it is, whether that’s a seller’s garage, a dealer’s yard or an auction.
Easy Online Booking
Online inspections can be booked in just minutes. We'll handle the rest.
Same-Day Report
Your report and photos arrive on the day of the inspection.
Fully Independent
Our inspectors have no affiliations with dealerships, workshops or insurance companies.
Plain-English Reports
Findings written so you can follow them without a mechanic, with photos of anything that needs attention.
Ready to Inspect Your Next Car?
Book your mobile car inspection today and buy with confidence.