A Pre-Purchase Inspection is designed to help buyers make an informed decision before purchasing a vehicle. The inspection includes a detailed assessment of the vehicle’s safety, visible signs of wear and tear, electronic systems diagnostic scan report and overall condition to identify potential issues before you buy and provides a buyer advisory rating of Go, Caution, or Stop.
A Comprehensive Inspection is an extensive vehicle assessment that also provides buyer advisory rating of Go, Caution, or Stop along with a more in-depth evaluation of the vehicle, such as digital body damage assessment report, written-off, stolen history and previous financing history check through the Australian Financial Security Authority and odometer tampering check (where available). A comprehensive inspection also incorporates a more detailed inspection of brake components.
Please refer to RACV inspection terms and conditions for more ddetails, https://www.racv.com.au/cars-transport/vehicle-maintenance/inspections/terms-conditions.html#Generalsummary
The traffic light rating similar to the below image will be provided in our RACV inspection report.
How are These Inspections Different from a Roadworthy Inspection?
A Roadworthy Inspection (RWC) is a basic safety inspection required to ensure a vehicle meets the minimum safety standards for use on public roads in Victoria. It mainly focuses on safety-related items such as tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, lights, and seatbelts.
In contrast, our Pre-Purchase and Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections provide a far more detailed assessment of the vehicle’s overall condition, including mechanical health, electronic system diagnostics, battery condition, body damage assessment, previous accident indicators, written-off and stolen history checks, odometer verification (where available), and buyer advisory reporting to help you make a more informed purchasing decision.
Why Choose Us?
With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, we have built a strong reputation for providing professional, honest, and reliable vehicle inspections. As an RACV Accredited Auto Care Centre (AACC), we follow recognised industry standards to deliver detailed assessments and trusted advice you can rely on with confidence.
What are the Cost of Pre-Purchase and Comprehensive Inspections?
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
$350
(Includes GST)
RACV Buyer Advisory Inspection Report (with Go/Caustion/Stop)
Road test at 80 km/h for 10 mins
Air-conditioning Operation Check
Electronic Systems Diagnostic Scan Report
Battery Health Report
COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
$450
(Includes GST)
RACV Buyer Advisory Inspection Report (with Go/Caustion/Stop)
Road test at 80 km/h for 10 mins
Air-conditioning Operation Check
Electronic Systems Diagnostic Scan Report
Battery Health Report
Detailed Inspection of Brake Components*
All Vehicle Images Shared including Under Bonnet and Under Body (Vehicle on Hoist)
Digital Body Damage Assessment Report
Written-off or Stolen Hisory from Australian Financial Security Authority
Previous Vehicle Finance History (If Any)
Odometer Tampering Record (Where Available)
* Comprehensive Inspections Only: Provided special equipment is not required, wheels and brake drums are removed as necessary to determine the condition of brake linings, pads, drums and discs. Measurements are recorded for undersized brake components only. In some cases park brakes will only be checked for function if they are internal types that require disassembling, and may not be visually inspected for condition. Seized components are not removed. Hubs/drums with single use nuts are not removed. [RACV]
If you are RACV member, you will receive a 30-day mechanical guarantee on pre-purchase and comprehensive vehicle inspections. For more information visit to https://www.racv.com.au/cars-transport/vehicle-maintenance/inspections/terms-conditions.html#GuaranteeforRACVMembers