Car Inspection
Used Car Inspection Across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
Here’s what InspectCar checks on a used car, what the report gives you and where we work, whether you’re buying privately or from a dealer. Standard inspections cost $250 and cover 150 points; Premium costs $395 and covers 250+.
Mobile Service
A Mobile Inspection, Wherever the Car Is
We come to the car: a dealer’s yard, an auction or a private seller’s driveway, across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Nothing has to be moved, and the seller doesn’t need to take the car anywhere.
You book and pay for the inspection, so the inspector works for you, not the seller.
An inspection suits you if you’re:
- Buying privately, where there's no statutory warranty
- Buying from a dealer and want an independent view
- Buying a 4WD, ute, EV, hybrid or European car
- Buying from interstate or too far away to see the car
On-Site
We come to you
Independent
Paid by you, the buyer
Anywhere
SE Queensland
Fast
Same day reports
The Checklist
What a Used Car Inspection Checks
A used car inspection checks the parts of a car that are expensive to fix and hard to judge on a test drive. InspectCar’s Standard inspection works through 150 points in eight groups: the engine, including leaks, noises and fluid condition; the gearbox and drivetrain; steering, suspension and brakes; bodywork and paint, with paint-depth readings to find repaired panels; the interior, safety features and controls; tyres, wheels and the underside, where it can be reached; signs of accident damage or poor repairs; and the electrics, with a battery load check and a scan for current and stored fault codes. A road test of 5 to 7 km follows where the car can be driven.
Premium covers 250+ points and goes further on 4WD drivetrains, EV and hybrid batteries and luxury-car electronics. Both include a PPSR certificate.
Engine: leaks, noises, smoke, and oil and coolant condition
Gearbox and drivetrain: shifting, clutch, CV joints and driveshafts
Steering, suspension and brakes: shocks, bushes, pads, discs and fluid
Bodywork and paint: panel gaps and paint-depth readings
Interior: seats, safety features, air conditioning and controls
Tyres, wheels and underside: tread, wear, leaks and corrosion
Accident history: signs of past damage or poor repairs
Electrics: battery load check and a scan for current and stored fault codes
Want to see how findings are laid out? See the report, or compare Standard and Premium.
By Vehicle
Inspections by Vehicle and Situation
Every car gets the same 150-point Standard inspection, or 250+ points on Premium. These pages explain what we look at closely on each type of vehicle, and what to watch for depending on who’s selling.
By vehicle:
Remote Buyers
Interstate or overseas
Dealers
Car yards and auctions
Private Sales
And Marketplace
Packages
Prices and add-ons
Detailed Reports
Detailed Car Inspection Report With Photos
You get a digital report with photos the same day, written so you don’t need to be a mechanic to follow it. It sets out:
- The car's overall condition
- Faults found, with photos
- Safety concerns
- What needs attention now and what can wait
Premium reports add a market valuation range and negotiation tips, so you know what to offer.
Independent
Why an Independent Inspection Matters
We work for you, not the seller. InspectCar isn’t affiliated with any seller, dealership, repair workshop or insurer, so the report has no reason to make a car look better or worse than it is.
Avoid costly surprises
Know what you're paying for
Negotiate with the findings
Walk away from a car with serious faults
Service Areas
Where We Inspect
Each region has its own page with local detail, the suburbs we cover and how to book.
Brisbane
Logan, Ipswich, Redland and Moreton Bay too, from the car yards on Ipswich Road to private sellers across the city.
Areas we cover:
- Brisbane CBD
- Northside
- Southside
- Redland
- Moreton Bay
Gold Coast
Southport to Burleigh Heads and the northern suburbs, plus Tweed Heads over the border.
Areas we cover:
- Southport
- Labrador
- Ashmore
- Helensvale
- Hope Island
Sunshine Coast
Caloundra to Noosa, booked by phone on 1800 372 001.
Areas we cover:
- Maroochydore
- Noosa
- Caloundra
- Nambour
- Coolum Beach
What is involved in a used car inspection?
The inspector works through a 150-point checklist (250+ on Premium) at the car’s location: engine, gearbox, brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, body and paint, the underside and the electrics, plus a road test where the car can be driven. Most inspections take 60 to 120 minutes.
How much does a car inspection cost?
$250 for Standard and $395 for Premium. On Standard you can add an EV or hybrid system check for $60 or a 4×4, ute or van check for $49. An Aviloo EV battery test is $250 on its own, or $450 with Premium. See the packages.
Is it a 150-point or a 250-point inspection?
It depends on the package. Standard covers 150 points. Premium covers 250+ and adds checks for 4WDs, utes, EVs, hybrids and luxury cars, full paint-depth mapping and a market valuation.
What is a mobile car inspection?
The inspector comes to the car, wherever it’s parked, instead of the car going to a workshop, and you get the report with photos the same day. Mobile or workshop: how they compare.
Does every inspection come with a report?
Yes. Every inspection comes with a digital report with photos and a PPSR certificate, on the day of the inspection.
Why get a car inspected before buying?
To find problems while you can still negotiate, ask for repairs or walk away. In a private sale there’s no statutory warranty, so faults found later are yours to fix. Is an inspection worth it?
Book Your Used Car Inspection
Standard $250 or Premium $395, at the car’s location, with a PPSR certificate and a same-day report, across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.