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If you're looking for a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, Auto Hero can help!
Buying a used car can feel like you're taking a chance, even if you're familiar with cars and car maintenance. This is why we've made it easy to get affordable vehicle inspections local to you.
With just a couple of clicks, you'll be able to find the best vehicle inspection services near you - and then you can compare prices, reviews, and much more.
Here, we'll explain what's involved in pre-purchase vehicle inspections - so you can decide if it's a service that will be useful for you.
What is a pre-purchase inspection?
When you book a pre-purchase inspection, a professional mechanic will look over the vehicle and take it for a road test.
The comprehensive inspection will cover a huge range of checks, including checks on:
- Vehicle lighting
- Engine (including revs check and drive belts)
- Fluids
- Radiator
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Underbody
- Body & Paint Condition
- Interior checks
- Windscreen & Wipers
- Wheels & Tyres
- Steering & Suspension
- Instruments & Gauges
- Stereo, Radio and SATNAV (if fitted)
- Electrical System
- Heating & Air Conditioning System
- Seats & Seatbelts
By carrying out these Pre-Purchase Vhecile checks, they can tell you with confidence whether their are any issues with the vehicle - for instance:
- Has the vehicle been involved in a major accident?
- Does the body inspection show any signs of accident damage, corrosion or issues with structural integrity?
- Does the engine operate as it should and show signs of a regular car service at a car dealership or other service centre?
- Is brake operation as expected?
- Are their oil leaks or other fluid issues?
- Do the seat belts operate correctly?
- Does the car require any repair work?
Of course, these are just a few of the points covered in the peace of mind detailed digital reports that you'll received - and most of the time you'll get your report instantly. This means you can make a smarter purchase at a price that's right for you.
When should a pre-purchase car inspection be carried out?
If you're paying for a detailed report on a car, it's a good idea to organise it for just before you view or negotiate a price for that car.
By doing so, you can tell whether you're buying a car with a clean bill of health. Of course, if any issues are identified, then you're in a position to make an offer on the car that reflect the price of any work required.
If further work is required, you can use Auto Hero there and then to find workshops in your area and get an idea of prices.
Is the car located in an out-of-the-way rural location?
We have qualified inspectors and mobile mechanic partners in most parts of {} - but if the vehicle you're considering is in a hard-to-get-to location, we have some partners who offer detailed video inspection services too.
This means you can make an informed decision about any vehicle in any location.
Pre-purchase inspections for a range of motor vehicles
It doesn't matter whether you're looking at a small city car, a large commercial vehicle, or anything in between - there are experienced Auto Hero service centres near you ready to offer a mechanical or visual inspection.
We'll find service centres that can work with any vehicle type, including:
- Passenger vehicles
- SUVs
- 4.x4s
- Trucks
- Vans
- and more
Every make and model of new or used car covered
We work with a massive range of second hand car inspection providers - from Holden, Ford, and Toyota specialists, through to European service centres that can service VW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, and BMW vehicles.
How much does a pre-purchase vehicle inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection will generally cost between $125 - $350 depending on the type of vehicle and a few other factors.
Since there's a variation in price, this often makes people wonder if they're getting the best possible price - but with Auto Hero, that worry is completely removed!
When you get quotes for a pre-purchase inspection using our website, you'll be able to compare prices and pick the inspection provider you like the look of. If you're not sure, you'll be able to read plenty of independent reviews to help you make up your mind.
We're proud to be completely transparent about we and our service partners work. The price you're quoted for your detailed inspection is the price you'll pay. We never work with providers that haggle, inflate their prices, or insist that additional work is done.
What's more - we never charge a commission. You'll deal directly with your preferred store, and we insist that every centre we work with shares our high standards.
Let us know a little bit about the car you're considering, and we'll find the best price locally for your vehicle inspection
Reports.
If you're looking for a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, Auto Hero can help!
Buying a used car can feel like you're taking a chance, even if you're familiar with cars and car maintenance. This is why we've made it easy to get affordable vehicle inspections in {}.
With just a couple of clicks, you'll be able to find the best vehicle inspection services near you - and then you can compare prices, reviews, and much more.
Here, we'll explain what's involved in pre-purchase vehicle inspections - so you can decide if it's a service that will be useful for you.
What is a pre-purchase inspection?
When you book a pre-purchase inspection, a professional mechanic will look over the vehicle and take it for a road test.
The comprehensive inspection will cover a huge range of checks, including checks on:
- Vehicle lighting
- Engine (including revs check and drive belts)
- Fluids
- Radiator
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Underbody
- Body & Paint Condition
- Interior checks
- Windscreen & Wipers
- Wheels & Tyres
- Steering & Suspension
- Instruments & Gauges
- Stereo, Radio and SATNAV (if fitted)
- Electrical System
- Heating & Air Conditioning System
- Seats & Seatbelts
By carrying out these Pre-Purchase Vhecile checks, they can tell you with confidence whether their are any issues with the vehicle - for instance:
- Has the vehicle been involved in a major accident?
- Does the body inspection show any signs of accident damage, corrosion or issues with structural integrity?
- Does the engine operate as it should and show signs of a regular car service at a car dealership or other service centre?
- Is brake operation as expected?
- Are their oil leaks or other fluid issues?
- Do the seat belts operate correctly?
- Does the car require any repair work?
Of course, these are just a few of the points covered in the peace of mind detailed digital reports that you'll received - and most of the time you'll get your report instantly. This means you can make a smarter purchase at a price that's right for you.
When should a pre-purchase car inspection be carried out?
If you're paying for a detailed report on a car, it's a good idea to organise it for just before you view or negotiate a price for that car.
By doing so, you can tell whether you're buying a car with a clean bill of health. Of course, if any issues are identified, then you're in a position to make an offer on the car that reflect the price of any work required.
If further work is required, you can use Auto Hero there and then to find workshops in your area and get an idea of prices.
Is the car located in an out-of-the-way rural location?
We have qualified inspectors and mobile mechanic partners in most parts of {} - but if the vehicle you're considering is in a hard-to-get-to location, we have some partners who offer detailed video inspection services too.
This means you can make an informed decision about any vehicle in any location.
Pre-purchase inspections for a range of motor vehicles
It doesn't matter whether you're looking at a small city car, a large commercial vehicle, or anything in between - there are experienced Auto Hero service centres near you ready to offer a mechanical or visual inspection.
We'll find service centres that can work with any vehicle type, including:
- Passenger vehicles
- SUVs
- 4.x4s
- Trucks
- Vans
- and more
Every make and model of new or used car covered
We work with a massive range of second hand car inspection providers - from Holden, Ford, and Toyota specialists, through to European service centres that can service VW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, and BMW vehicles.
How much does a pre-purchase vehicle inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection will generally cost between $125 - $350 depending on the type of vehicle and a few other factors.
Since there's a variation in price, this often makes people wonder if they're getting the best possible price - but with Auto Hero, that worry is completely removed!
When you get quotes for a pre-purchase inspection using our website, you'll be able to compare prices and pick the inspection provider you like the look of. If you're not sure, you'll be able to read plenty of independent reviews to help you make up your mind.
We're proud to be completely transparent about we and our service partners work. The price you're quoted for your detailed inspection is the price you'll pay. We never work with providers that haggle, inflate their prices, or insist that additional work is done.
What's more - we never charge a commission. You'll deal directly with your preferred store, and we insist that every centre we work with shares our high standards.