Hoping to buy a used car and get the car inspected by a reliable mechanic. Google does give me a lot of results but I want get opinions from ozbargainers who have used this type of service and their recommendations. Needs to be mobile and service the Melbourne Metro area
Pre Purchase Car Inspection Recommendation in Melbourne Metro
Rockhard on 23/05/2024 - 17:26
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Purple FG Falcon.
No inspection necessary on that bad boy.
State Government legislation will return it back to factory condition for free.
Gave me a lol
Always get an inspection, saves a lot of trouble. RACV is the standard https://www.racv.com.au/on-the-road/buying-a-car/vehicle-ins…
How old is the car and how many kms? Buying from a dealer? A reputable/large business or a small one man band dealer? Under warranty?
Yep, how long is a piece of string
want get opinions from ozbargainers who have used this type of service
OzBargainers just buy sight unseen with no inspection.
Come on, in all the cars and bikes ive owned i only did that once. 😆
To answer all questions in general. I've just started looking. Would be 2019+ Kia or Hyundai hatchback. Dealer or private sale doesn't matter but not buying without comprehensive check
So, most likely still under factory warranty then (Kia definitely, Hyundai only just)…
If still under warranty id only bother with an inspection if from a private seller - but then I've bought multiple cars without a professional inspection.
An inspection is worthless if the person selling it won't drop the price if you find a lot of things wrong with it.
You might be happy with the price as it is… if everything generally checks out for age and km etc, but what if there's a lot wrong with it and they still won't move on the price? Something to consider.
In other words, make sure you ask the seller beforehand if they are moveable or immovable on price, depending on the issues found etc.
If the cars aren't common often it's best to take them to their authorised dealers/specialists.
I've used the redbook inspection service twice and have been happy with their reports. Both showed different issues with the cars which was enough to convince me not to buy them.
What sort of car is it?