Mobile mechanic pricing guide
Clear pricing direction for common mobile mechanic services in Adelaide, Mount Barker, Nairne and the Adelaide Hills. Logbook Service starts from $395 inc GST. Service and Safety Inspections start from $295 and hourly diagnostic/mechanical labour is $160.00.
| Service | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service & Safety Inspection | Starting at $295 | Includes oil and filter service, fluid checks, safety inspection items and practical service advice. Final price varies by vehicle, oil type and filter requirements. |
| Logbook Service | From $395 inc GST | Scheduled logbook servicing using suitable parts and fluids. Final price varies by manufacturer schedule, oil capacity, filters, plug type and vehicle requirements. |
| Major Logbook Service | From $595 inc GST | Major service pricing depends on vehicle type, spark plug requirements, extra filters, driveline checks, diesel filters and manufacturer schedule requirements. |
| Hourly diagnostic / mechanical labour rate | $160.00 per hour | Applies to diagnostic fault-finding, electrical testing and mechanical labour where fixed pricing is not quoted. |
| Diagnostic inspection | From $150.00 | Scan, testing and professional fault diagnosis. First hour diagnostic assessment from $150. Additional test time is charged at $160.00 per hour once approved. |
| Pre-purchase inspection | Standard $200 / Premium $349 | Standard visual mechanical buyer-risk inspection or Premium with PPSR-style vehicle history inclusions. View packages. |
| Air-conditioning service & regas | From $250 | Subject to refrigerant type, leak test results and system condition. |
| Brake inspection | Quoted after inspection | Vehicle-specific parts and labour. Safety-related faults are explained before approval. |
| Afterpay | Available on eligible jobs | Repair now, pay later options available through Afterpay, subject to eligibility, approval, transaction limits and provider terms. |
Service and Safety Inspections start from $295. The hourly diagnostic and mechanical labour rate is $160.00. Final pricing depends on vehicle type, parts required, travel area and any additional faults identified during service. Prices are guide pricing and are confirmed before work proceeds.
Used car inspection pricing
Two clear inspection options for Adelaide Hills and Mount Barker buyers.
- Visual mechanical and safety condition check
- Diagnostic scan where accessible
- Engine bay, fluids, leaks and battery observations
- Brake, tyre, steering and suspension notes
- Road-test observations where safe and permitted
- Buyer risk summary
- Everything in Standard
- Stolen status
- Write-off check
- Sales record / advertised history where available
- PPSR Certificate
- Valuation guidance
Read the pre-purchase inspection terms before booking. Premium history data depends on correct vehicle details and available third-party records at the time of search.
Payment options
Mobile Motive accepts card payments, bank transfer, cash and approved pay-later options where available. Provider approval and transaction limits may apply to pay-later services.
Payment is due on completion unless another written arrangement has been agreed. Deposits may be required for ordered parts, longer repairs or work that carries parts risk.
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