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Engine & Mechanical – 120 points

  • Inspect engine bay cleanliness.
  • Inspect engine mounts.
  • Inspect cylinder head area for leaks.
  • Inspect rocker cover gasket.
  • Inspect timing cover for leaks.
  • Inspect oil pan for leaks.
  • Inspect oil filter housing.
  • Inspect water pump weep hole.
  • Inspect radiator tanks for cracks.
  • Inspect radiator hoses.
  • Inspect heater hoses.
  • Inspect coolant reservoir.
  • Inspect expansion tank cap.
  • Check engine oil level.
  • Check engine oil colour.
  • Check engine oil smell.
  • Check coolant level.
  • Check coolant colour.
  • Check coolant freeze point.
  • Check brake fluid level.
  • Check brake fluid moisture content.
  • Check power steering fluid.
  • Check washer fluid.
  • Check transmission fluid level.
  • Check transmission fluid colour.
  • Check transmission fluid smell.
  • Check battery terminals for corrosion.
  • Check battery voltage off.
  • Check battery voltage running.
  • Load test battery.
  • Inspect alternator belt.
  • Inspect serpentine belt.
  • Inspect pulleys for noise.
  • Inspect tensioner.
  • Inspect AC compressor.
  • Inspect fuel rail for leaks.
  • Inspect fuel injectors.
  • Inspect fuel pump sound.
  • Inspect intake manifold for leaks.
  • Inspect throttle body.
  • Inspect air filter.
  • Inspect MAF sensor.
  • Inspect MAP sensor.
  • Inspect vacuum lines.
  • Inspect PCV system.
  • Inspect EGR valve.
  • Inspect catalytic converter visually.
  • Inspect exhaust manifold.
  • Inspect exhaust gaskets.
  • Inspect oxygen sensors wiring.
  • Cold start engine and listen for knocks.
  • Check cold idle rpm.
  • Check cold oil pressure (if gauge).
  • Warm engine to operating temp.
  • Check hot idle rpm.
  • Check hot oil pressure.
  • Rev engine and listen for rattles.
  • Observe exhaust smoke colour.
  • Check cooling fan engagement.
  • Check thermostat opening.
  • Scan OBD-II for codes.
  • Read live data trims.
  • Compression test cylinder 1.
  • Compression test cylinder 2.
  • Compression test cylinder 3.
  • Compression test cylinder 4.
  • Compression test others if more cylinders.
  • Check alternator charging voltage.
  • Check starter motor draw.
  • Inspect grounding straps.
  • Inspect ECU wiring harness.
  • Inspect fuse box engine bay.
  • Inspect relay box engine bay.
  • Inspect radiator cap pressure.
  • Inspect intercooler (if turbo).
  • Inspect turbocharger shaft play.
  • Inspect turbo oil lines.
  • Inspect boost hoses.
  • Inspect wastegate actuator.
  • Inspect blow-off valve.
  • Inspect diesel particulate filter if diesel.
  • Inspect glow plugs if diesel.
  • Inspect timing belt/chain condition.
  • Verify timing belt replacement history.
  • Inspect camshaft seals.
  • Inspect crankshaft seal.
  • Inspect oil pump.
  • Inspect heater core hoses.
  • Inspect firewall grommets.
  • Inspect fuel filter.

Exterior & Bodywork – 100 points

  • Inspect bonnet for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect roof for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect boot lid for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect left front guard for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect right front guard for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect left rear quarter for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect right rear quarter for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect front bumper for damage or misalignment.
  • Inspect rear bumper for damage or misalignment.
  • Inspect grille for cracks or loose fittings.
  • Inspect all badges for condition and originality.
  • Inspect door panels for dents, scratches, corrosion.
  • Inspect sliding door rails (if applicable).
  • Check panel gaps for uniform alignment.
  • Check bonnet alignment and latch operation.
  • Check boot alignment and latch operation.
  • Check door alignment and closure feel.
  • Inspect windscreen for chips or cracks.
  • Inspect side windows for chips or cracks.
  • Inspect rear window for chips or cracks.
  • Inspect window tints for bubbling or peeling.
  • Inspect sunroof glass and seals.
  • Inspect headlight lenses for hazing or cracks.
  • Inspect tail-light lenses for hazing or cracks.
  • Inspect indicator lenses for damage.
  • Inspect fog light lenses for damage.
  • Check all exterior seals for flexibility.
  • Check door weatherstrips for wear.
  • Check boot weatherstrips for wear.
  • Check bonnet weatherstrips for wear.
  • Inspect wiper arms for corrosion.
  • Inspect wiper blades for cracking.
  • Inspect mirror housings for damage.
  • Inspect mirror glass for cracks.
  • Inspect aerial/antenna condition.
  • Inspect roof racks or mounts.
  • Inspect fuel filler cap and housing.
  • Inspect wheel-arch liners for secure fit.
  • Inspect mud flaps for cracks.
  • Inspect underbody for rust.
  • Inspect underbody for previous repairs.
  • Inspect chassis rails for damage.
  • Inspect jacking points for distortion.
  • Inspect tow bar mount if fitted.
  • Inspect VIN plate for originality.
  • Verify chassis number matches paperwork.
  • Verify engine number matches paperwork.
  • Check paint thickness bonnet.
  • Check paint thickness roof.
  • Check paint thickness boot.
  • Check paint thickness each door.
  • Check paint thickness each guard.
  • Check paint thickness quarters.
  • Check paint for overspray signs.
  • Check for colour mismatches.
  • Check for hail damage.
  • Inspect wheel arches or corrosion.
  • Inspect door hinges for play.
  • Inspect door strikers for wear.
  • Inspect bonnet hinges for play.
  • Inspect boot hinges for play.
  • Check bonnet stay or struts.
  • Check boot struts for holding pressure.
  • Inspect scuttle panel for rust.
  • Inspect cowl panel for rust.
  • Inspect sills for rust.
  • Inspect rocker panels for rust.
  • Inspect under spare-wheel well for rust.
  • Inspect floorpan for rust.
  • Inspect firewall for rust.
  • Inspect A-pillars for rust.
  • Inspect B-pillars for rust.
  • Inspect C-pillars for rust.
  • Inspect door bottoms for rust.
  • Inspect bonnet underside for rust.
  • Inspect boot underside for rust.
  • Inspect fuel tank exterior for corrosion.
  • Inspect exhaust hangers for corrosion.
  • Inspect splash shields for security.
  • Inspect number plate mounts.
  • Inspect license plate lights.
  • Inspect bonnet release cable.
  • Inspect boot release cable.
  • Inspect door handle operation inside/out.
  • Inspect key barrel operation.
  • Inspect remote key fob function.
  • Inspect central locking from each door.
  • Inspect paintwork for swirl marks.
  • Inspect paintwork for acid etching.
  • Inspect windscreen trim condition.
  • Inspect side window trim condition.
  • Inspect rear window trim condition.
  • Inspect roof guttering or channels.
  • Inspect body for accident repairs.
  • Inspect weld seams for factory pattern.
  • Inspect subframe mounts for distortion.
  • Inspect bumper clips for security.
  • Inspect splash guards behind wheels.

Interior & Cabin – 80 points

  • Inspect driver seat fabric/leather.
  • Inspect passenger seat fabric/leather.
  • Inspect rear seat fabric/leather.
  • Check seat frame integrity.
  • Check seat adjusters manual/electric.
  • Check seat lumbar support.
  • Check headrest adjustment.
  • Check driver seatbelt condition.
  • Check passenger seatbelt condition.
  • Check rear seatbelt condition.
  • Test seatbelt retractors.
  • Test seatbelt pretensioner lights.
  • Inspect dashboard for cracks.
  • Inspect instrument cluster lens.
  • Test speedometer accuracy.
  • Test tachometer operation.
  • Test fuel gauge operation.
  • Test temperature gauge operation.
  • Test trip computer functions.
  • Test all dashboard warning lights.
  • Verify airbag light cycles correctly.
  • Test steering wheel tilt.
  • Test steering wheel telescopic adjust.
  • Inspect steering wheel leather/trim.
  • Test horn function.
  • Test indicator stalk function.
  • Test wiper stalk function.
  • Test cruise control buttons.
  • Test headlight switch.
  • Test hazard light switch.
  • Test window switches all doors.
  • Test mirror adjustment switch.
  • Test central locking from key.
  • Test central locking from switch.
  • Test child lock function.
  • Inspect sun visors and mirrors.
  • Inspect roof lining for sagging.
  • Inspect A/B/C pillar trims.
  • Inspect carpet front.
  • Inspect carpet rear.
  • Inspect floor mats.
  • Inspect glovebox hinge and lock.
  • Inspect centre console hinge/lock.
  • Inspect door cards.
  • Inspect door handles interior.
  • Test interior dome lights.
  • Test map lights.
  • Test boot light.
  • Test vanity lights.
  • Test footwell lights.
  • Test ambient lighting if fitted.
  • Test power outlet / cigarette socket.
  • Test USB ports.
  • Test 12V outlet.
  • Test infotainment power on/off.
  • Test radio reception.
  • Test Bluetooth pairing.
  • Test navigation system.
  • Test speaker sound quality.
  • Test subwoofer if fitted.
  • Test air-conditioning cooling.
  • Test heater output.
  • Test fan speeds all settings.
  • Test vent direction controls.
  • Test demister front.
  • Test demister rear.
  • Test cabin air filter condition.
  • Inspect pedals for wear.
  • Inspect handbrake lever or electronic switch.
  • Inspect keyless start button function.
  • Inspect key barrel if applicable.
  • Inspect interior plastics for scratches.
  • Inspect luggage area trim.
  • Inspect spare wheel cover board.

Transmission & Driveline – 60 points

  • Check auto shift through all gears.
  • Check auto kickdown response.
  • Check manual clutch bite point.
  • Check clutch pedal travel.
  • Check gearbox oil leaks.
  • Check driveshafts for play.
  • Check CV boots front.
  • Check CV boots rear.
  • Check differential leaks.
  • Check diff backlash.
  • Check transfer case leaks.
  • Check transfer case engagement.
  • Check 4WD high engagement.
  • Check 4WD low engagement.
  • Check prop shaft U-joints.
  • Check centre bearing.
  • Check manual gear synchros 1–2.
  • Check manual gear synchros 2–3.
  • Check manual gear synchros 3–4.
  • Check reverse gear engagement.
  • Inspect gearbox mounts.
  • Inspect selector linkage.
  • Inspect clutch slave cylinder.
  • Inspect clutch master cylinder.
  • Inspect flywheel noise.
  • Inspect torque converter shudder.
  • Inspect transmission cooler lines.

Suspension & Steering – 40 points

  • Inspect front shocks for leaks.
  • Inspect rear shocks for leaks.
  • Inspect front springs.
  • Inspect rear springs.
  • Inspect control arm bushes.
  • Inspect sway bar bushes.
  • Inspect sway bar links.
  • Inspect upper ball joints.
  • Inspect lower ball joints.
  • Inspect tie rod ends.
  • Inspect steering rack boots.
  • Inspect steering rack for leaks.
  • Inspect power steering pump.
  • Inspect power steering hoses.
  • Check steering free play.
  • Check wheel alignment visually.
  • Bounce test each corner for damping.
  • Inspect strut mounts.
  • Inspect subframe mounts.
  • Inspect steering column U-joint.

Brakes – 40 points

  • Inspect front pads thickness.
  • Inspect rear pads thickness.
  • Inspect front rotors thickness.
  • Inspect rear rotors thickness.
  • Check rotor runout.
  • Inspect calipers for leaks.
  • Inspect brake hoses for cracks.
  • Inspect brake lines for rust.
  • Check master cylinder leaks.
  • Check brake booster function.
  • Check ABS pump activation.
  • Check ABS sensor wiring.
  • Check parking brake cable.
  • Check parking brake hold on incline.
  • Check brake pedal free play.
  • Check brake pedal travel.
  • Check brake fluid contamination.
  • Road test braking from 60 km/h.
  • Road test ABS activation.

Wheels & Tyres – 20 points

  • Measure tread depth each tyre.
  • Check tyres for uneven wear.
  • Check tyre sidewalls for cracks.
  • Check tyre date codes.
  • Inspect rims for bends.
  • Inspect rims for curb rash.
  • Check wheel nuts torque.
  • Inspect spare tyre condition.
  • Inspect spare rim.
  • Inspect jack and tools.

Electrical & Lighting – 25 points

  • Test low beam headlights.
  • Test high beam headlights.
  • Test automatic headlight function.
  • Test left indicator.
  • Test right indicator.
  • Test hazard lights.
  • Test front fog lights.
  • Test rear fog lights.
  • Test reverse lights.
  • Test brake lights.
  • Test third brake light.
  • Test number plate lights.
  • Test interior boot light.
  • Test engine bay light (if fitted).
  • Test wiper motor speed.
  • Test washer pump.
  • Test rear wiper.
  • Test rain-sensing wipers.
  • Test all fuses with tester.
  • Test all relays for click.
  • Check alternator output under load.
  • Check starter circuit voltage drop.
  • Check grounding points.
  • Check OBD port function.
  • Check keyless entry signal.

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Stephanie Peterson

5 days ago

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Naomi Eddison

2 weeks ago

Used Car Inspection is incredibly flexible with time. They provide a very thorough report of the pre-purchase inspection, and further outlines what may need to be fixed in order for the vehicle to pass the RWC. This was some additional information that I found quite valuable. Highly recommend their assistance!

Liam Anderson

3 weeks ago

Highly recommend Used Car Inspection. Their service was thorough and meant that we could buy with confidence. They also were really flexible in accommodating short turnaround times which was appreciated.

Jack Thompson

4 weeks ago

Very thorough and picked up some excellent things to negotiate the dealership to address on a Porsche Cayman before delivery. Very impressed with the thorough report and the time spent on the phone for a follow up discussion.

Duncan Weber

a month ago

This is the best car inspection place in Victoria.
They are extremely knowledgeable, professional and very clear at explaining things..
Very well priced and absolutely worth it.
The peace of mind is priceless.
Excellent service

Vetta Sertaridis

a month ago

Couldn’t recommend Used Car Inspection more. They provide a detailed report and helps with all questions and queries. Was super responsive and made everything easy to understand. They saved me many thousands of dollars.
Thankyou.

Panagiotis Trevlias

2 months ago

I had a great experience with this Used Car Inspection service. Thanks to the detailed inspection report, a number of issues were identified that I would have otherwise missed — and as a result, I decided not to go ahead with the purchase.

Namila Benson

4 months ago

I’m so relieved I used this service before committing.
Professional, honest, and worth every cent. I would recommend this service to anyone buying a used car — it gives you peace of mind and could save you from making a costly mistake.

Joson Joy

5 months ago

Had a vehicle inspected by them. They did a thorough job, providing me with plenty of photos, a detailed report and contacting me to discuss further. Helped immensely with my final decision on whether to purchase vehicle or not. Would highly recommend their services to anyone purchasing a car.

Richard Phillips

6 months ago

Absolute professional, would highly recommend this service if your looking to purchase a used car. Right from the get go, I was instilled with confidence with their knowledge.
Thank you👍
Will definitely recommend to friends & family

Rebecca Lowery

7 months ago

I used this company to buy my son’s first car. They were prompt, efficient with very clear communication. Their vehicle inspection report had plenty of photographs and they answered any questions we had easily. I will be using them again for my next vehicle purchase. Thanks again.

Asha Griffith

7 months ago

Made things quick and easy for me. From first contact to the very in-depth inspection they conducted to the very detailed report they emailed within minutes. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Adam Mitchell

8 months ago

Thanks to Used Car Inspection for their services, I was able to confidently proceed with an interstate purchase of a vehicle from a dealership. Bought the car with full confidence knowing it had been thoroughly checked over and had no glaring mechanical issues thanks to their thorough checks. Would strongly recommend 👏

Kylie Clifford

9 months ago

They did presale mechanical checks for me on 3 vehicles. They are incredibly thorough and very professional to work with, they pick up things most other people would miss and gives you a comprehensive report on the car you’re looking at. Highly recommend this service!

Muneeb Ahmad

10 months ago

Used Car Inspection is a trustworthy expert and know their stuff very well. They were on time and quality service led me saving thousands of dollars in purchasing a potentially defective car. 100% recommended.

Aaron Williamson

11 months ago

I received a thorough pre purchase vehicle inspection. They provided a great inspection and talked me through everything to make sure I understood it all. I definitely recommended Used Car Inspection as they made buying a vehicle a much smoother process for me, as I am not car savvy.

Sperk McGerk

11 months ago

They were great. Didn’t end up buying the Land Cruiser because they spotted close to $8k in issues that would need to be fixed. Very thorough with a great report sent right after. I’ll be using their service until I find the car I’m looking for.

Eddie Thomas

a year ago

Highly recommend them for a pre purchase vehicle inspection. They gave me a highly detailed report and went over it all with me. They saved me heaps of $$$$ on a lemon. Will definitely be using them whenever I purchase a new vehicle.

Marcella Oberle

2 years ago

They did an excellent job of a vehicle inspection pre purchase. The report was comprehensive and in great detail. I felt confident to proceed with the purchase and will definitely use them again on future purchases. Great communication through our process. Appreciated 👍👍👍👍

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