Pre-Purchase Inspection in Thomastown — $249 Complete Vehicle Check
Buying a used car is a major decision, especially when you cannot see every mechanical issue during a test drive. A professional pre-purchase inspection can help you understand the vehicle’s condition before you commit to the purchase.
Melbourne Auto Tech provides vehicle inspections service in Thomastown from only $249, including a hoist inspection, diagnostic scan, road test, photos, and a full PPSR report. You receive a digital report outlining the key findings from the inspection.
What Our Pre-Purchase Inspection Includes
Our complete vehicle inspection provides a detailed check of the car’s mechanical and overall condition.
- Hoist Inspection:
We inspect the underbody, suspension, brakes, steering and exhaust for visible issues, wear and damage Diagnostic Scan:
We use diagnostic equipment to check for stored fault codes and electronic issuesRoad Test:
We drive the vehicle to assess braking, steering, handling and overall performance
- Detailed Photos:
We take photos of relevant issues identified during the inspection - Full PPSR Report:
We check the Personal Property Securities Register for recorded finance, written-off and stolen vehicle information - Digital Report:
You receive the inspection findings and relevant photos in a professional digital report
Why a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Matters
Test drive can show you how a vehicle feels on the road, but it cannot reveal every mechanical issue. A workshop inspection allows mechanics to check areas that are difficult to assess during a normal drive. At Melbourne Auto Tech, the vehicle is inspected on a workshop hoist.
This allows our mechanics to check the underbody, suspension, brakes, steering and other components that may not be visible during a standard inspection. A professional pre-purchase car inspection gives you more information about the vehicle before you make a purchase. It can also help identify potential repair needs that may affect your ownership costs.
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection for Buyers and Sellers
Our complete vehicle inspection provides a detailed check of the car’s mechanical and overall condition.
What We Check During Your Vehicle Inspection
Regular logbook servicing keeps your vehicle safe and running efficiently. It also ensures your car is maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommended schedule. Following these plans prevents minor issues from escalating into costly repairs. It also ensures your vehicle performs consistently over time. Key benefits of a regular logbook service include:
Why Choose Melbourne Auto Tech?
With more than 15 years of automotive experience, Melbourne Auto Tech provides professional vehicle inspections in Thomastown for buyers and sellers.
Questions Buyers Ask
The inspection includes a hoist check, diagnostic scan, road test, detailed photos, full PPSR report and professional digital inspection report.
Yes. We can inspect vehicles being sold privately or through dealerships. The vehicle needs to be brought to our Thomastown workshop for the inspection.
We inspect petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles across a wide range of makes and models. Contact our team if you have questions about a specific vehicle.
You will receive a digital report after the inspection. It includes the inspection findings and relevant photos from the vehicle check.
Yes. The vehicle can be brought to our Thomastown workshop for the inspection. Booking arrangements can be confirmed with the buyer and seller before the inspection.
