Pre-Purchase Inspection Adelaide Hills
Mobile used-car inspections before you commit to a private sale, dealer vehicle or marketplace listing.
Standard and Premium pre-purchase inspection packages
Choose the inspection level that matches the risk. Standard is for mechanical condition and buyer risk. Premium adds PPSR-style vehicle history inclusions for stronger purchase confidence.
Best for buyers who want a practical mobile mechanic inspection before purchase.
- Visual mechanical and safety condition check
- Diagnostic scan where accessible
- Engine bay, fluids, visible leaks and battery observations
- Brake, tyre, steering and suspension notes
- Road-test observations where safe and permitted
- Buyer risk summary
Recommended for higher-value vehicles, private sales, interstate vehicles, unclear history or finance-risk concerns.
- Everything included in Standard
- Stolen status check
- Write-off check
- Sales record / advertised history where available
- PPSR Certificate
- Valuation guidance
Mobile used-car checks at the seller location
Buying a used vehicle around Mount Barker, Nairne, Hahndorf and the wider Adelaide Hills? Mobile Motive can inspect the vehicle at the seller location where the seller gives permission and the work area is safe. The inspection is designed for real-world buying decisions: condition, risk, obvious faults, diagnostic warnings and safety concerns that could cost money after purchase.
The inspection focuses on visible, accessible and testable items. It is not a roadworthy certificate, engineering report, insurance assessment or guarantee of future reliability. It gives you a clearer mechanical snapshot before handing over money.
High-risk items we look for
- Warning lights, scan-tool fault codes and readiness concerns where accessible
- Oil, coolant, transmission and power steering leak evidence where visible
- Cooling system condition, battery health observations and charging concerns
- Brake pad/rotor condition, tyre condition and suspension/steering wear indicators
- Engine performance, idle quality, noise, smoke, drivability and road-test concerns where safe
- Signs the vehicle may need further diagnostic work before purchase
Before you buy
Send the vehicle make, model, registration, VIN if available, suburb, seller access details and listing link if you want the Premium history option.
Helpful links for buyers
Pre-purchase inspection FAQs
Which package should I book?
Book Standard for a mechanical and safety condition check. Book Premium when you also want stolen status, write-off check, PPSR certificate, advertised/sales history where available and valuation guidance.
Can you inspect a car at the seller’s house?
Yes, where the seller gives permission and the inspection area is safe, legal and practical for mobile work.
Do you road-test the vehicle?
Road-test observations are included only where the vehicle is registered, safe, permitted by the seller and road/traffic conditions allow it.
Can you guarantee the car is perfect?
No. A pre-purchase inspection reduces risk but cannot guarantee hidden internal condition, future faults or issues not visible or testable during the booked inspection.
Need a used car checked onsite?
Call Mobile Motive with the vehicle details, suburb, seller access and whether you want Standard or Premium.