InspectCar Blog

Used Car Buying Guides

Plain guides to buying a used car in Queensland: what an inspection checks, how long it takes, what it costs and when it’s worth it.

All Articles

Is a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Worth It in Queensland?

We sell inspections, so we tried to be fair: when $250 is money well spent in Queensland, how to use a dealer’s cooling-off day, and when you can reasonably skip it.

How Long Does a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Take in Brisbane?

Plan on 60 to 120 minutes at the car and the report the same day. Here’s what fills that time, what stretches it on a 4WD or at an auction, and why longer isn’t better.

Is a Mobile Car Inspection Brisbane Better Than a Workshop Inspection?

Mobile or workshop? We run a mobile service, so we have been straight about where a workshop does better, and when each one makes sense for a used car you are buying.

Don't Buy a Used Car Without an Inspection

Find out what the car needs before you pay for it, not after. We inspect it where it’s parked and send you the report the same day.