Mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspections · Melbourne
SMGLR inspects the car, documents the evidence and explains the risks before you commit.
Simple packages
Essential covers the core inspection. Premium adds a deeper condition check and full exterior and interior video. Plus adds repair-cost, price and negotiation support.
Core mechanical, safety and diagnostic risk check.
Everything in Essential, plus full video of the whole car — inside and out — and a deeper condition check.
Premium finds the problems. Plus helps you negotiate with evidence.
The $59 upgrade adds repair-cost, price and negotiation guidance when the findings matter.
For buyers who want help finding, checking and choosing the right car.
Inspection pricing depends on the vehicle model and inspection location. Contact us for a quote.
How it works
Send the listing, vehicle location and seller contact details. No booking form to fill out.
We confirm the inspection with the seller or dealer and organise a suitable time.
Mechanical, safety, diagnostic and package-specific checks are completed on site.
Your digital report is delivered within 1 hour of inspection completion, followed by direct support to explain the important findings.
Why choose SMGLR
Your report isn’t the end of the conversation. If you have questions, need a finding explained or want to discuss what the seller says, message us. You’ll speak directly with the inspector who checked the car.
Follow-up clarification about the inspected vehicle is included. Replies are subject to availability. Further testing or another vehicle inspection is quoted separately.
Your vehicle is inspected by a qualified, dealership-trained light-vehicle mechanic with EV certification.
Your report and inspection evidence are delivered within 1 hour of the inspection being completed.
SMGLR is not paid by sellers, dealers or repair workshops. The findings are prepared for the buyer taking the financial risk.
A seller has offered a repair? Ask us how it relates to the findings before deciding your next step.
SMGLR Buyer Cost Snapshot · Plus & Full Buyer Support
Understand the identified repair costs and maintenance needs before you commit. Your Buyer Cost Snapshot brings the key financial considerations together, alongside the inspection findings.
Identified defects, their priority and estimated repair-cost ranges where reasonably assessable.
Items due based on the available service history, kilometres and observed condition.
Suspected issues and anything requiring further diagnosis before you make a decision.
Evidence-backed findings to discuss with the seller—not a promise of a discount.
Cost ranges are guidance, not repair quotes or predictions of every future expense. Confirm costs with a repairer. Buyer Support includes two inspections at Essential scope; Premium-only inspection checks are not automatically included.
Compare packagesInteractive 3D inspection guide
You do not need to touch anything. The 3D car automatically moves through the main inspection areas and the explanation changes with it. You can also drag, zoom or tap an area yourself. Inspection depth varies by package — see the package inclusions before booking.
Found a car?
No booking form. Message us the listing and suburb and we’ll confirm the right package, seller access and availability directly with you.
Essential covers the core inspection. Premium goes deeper. Plus adds repair-cost, price and negotiation support. Full Buyer Support helps if you are still searching.
A straightforward pre-purchase inspection covering the key mechanical, safety and diagnostic risks.
Optional: CarHistory Report +$30 · Full road-test video +$30 where safe, legal and permitted.
Book Essential — $249Everything in Essential, plus full video of the whole car — inside and out — and a deeper condition check.
Optional: CarHistory Report +$30 · Full road-test video +$30 where safe, legal and permitted.
Book Premium — $320For buyers who want help finding, shortlisting, inspecting and negotiating the right car.
Search support is subject to market availability and seller cooperation.
Start Buyer Support — $749Search or choose a brand to see the extra risk areas we watch. Every inspection follows the same buyer-focused whole-vehicle process within the limits of a mobile, non-invasive inspection.
Can’t see yours? We inspect most petrol and diesel vehicles. Message us and ask.
Toyota is popular for a reason, but condition still matters. A good one can be a safe buy; a neglected one can still cost real money.
Mazdas are clean daily drivers when looked after. We focus on the stuff buyers usually miss in a quick test drive.
Kia can be a strong used-car choice, especially with good service history. We check the condition properly before you rely on the badge or warranty talk.
Hyundai buyers often look for value. Our inspection checks whether the value is real or whether the car is hiding expensive issues.
Honda builds solid cars, but age, poor servicing and accident repairs still change the whole deal.
With Nissan, the right inspection is about separating a clean family car or ute from one that has been worked hard.
Mitsubishi utes and SUVs are common in Melbourne, but many have lived hard lives. We check beyond the clean photos.
Subaru buyers usually care about safety and all-wheel drive. We check whether the car has been maintained properly, not just washed nicely.
Volkswagens can drive beautifully, but skipped maintenance can turn them expensive fast. We look for the warning signs early.
Audi buyers need more than a quick look. Luxury features, performance parts and repairs can change the real cost of ownership.
A used BMW can be brilliant, but only if the condition stacks up. We check the car like a buyer, not like a seller trying to close a deal.
Mercedes-Benz cars look premium, but repairs can be premium too. We inspect the condition before the badge sells you the dream.
Geely is newer to many Australian buyers, so a proper independent check matters. We focus on the fundamentals: diagnostic data where available, body condition, tyres, brakes, suspension and overall buyer risk.
Ford utes and performance cars can hide hard use. We check for wear, modifications and the kind of issues photos do not show.
Holden condition varies massively now. A clean-looking car still needs proper checks before you hand over money.
Lexus is often a strong used buy, but premium cars still need premium checks — especially higher-km examples.
See the type of evidence included in our used car inspections: diagnostic scans, leaks, tyre condition & wheel damage, A/C testing and underbody faults — captured clearly so you can make a sharper buying decision.
Professional diagnostic scan, module checks and fault-code evidence captured before you commit.
Warning messages, wiring condition and visible system concerns checked for buyer-relevant risk.
Active oil leaks and underbody residue photographed so you can negotiate with proof.
Engine and transmission leak areas documented clearly for the final risk assessment.
Vent-temperature checks help assess cooling performance at the time of inspection.
Wet areas, grime trails and fresh leaks are captured during the inspection.
Tyre condition and wheel damage checked — cracking and safety concerns are photographed, not buried in vague wording.
SMGLR groups the inspection around risk, evidence and a final buyer report. Open each area to understand what gets checked, why it matters and how it can protect you before you buy.
What we checkSMGLR approach: we don’t just hand you a checklist of parts. We group the inspection into the areas that actually cost buyers money: structure, mechanical health, scan data, road feel, ownership clues and buyer decision points.
We look for signs the vehicle has been repaired, resprayed, hit, neglected or poorly presented.
We check for obvious mechanical warning signs that can turn a cheap car into an expensive one.
We check safety-related wear and any underbody problems we can see — and we tell you honestly what a mobile inspection cannot reach without a workshop hoist.
We test the features buyers actually use after purchase — not just whether the car starts.
Tool-based checks add evidence. We scan what the vehicle allows and clearly explain the results.
The final value is the clear, honest assessment — backed by the evidence we found.
The result: you can see what was checked, what could not be accessed, the significant findings observed and what may need further attention before you buy.
Send the listing, vehicle location and seller details so we can confirm the right package, access and timing before payment.
We can arrange access with the seller for you, then inspect at their location across Melbourne. Weekday availability depends on the suburb and route; harder-to-reach locations may be scheduled on weekends.
A clear summary of the significant findings, risks and practical next steps based on the evidence.
You don't just get a report — your vehicle inspector calls you to explain the key findings, risks and anything that may need further attention before you decide.
Your vehicle is inspected with hands-on dealership training, focused only on protecting the buyer.
Yes. Send the listing and suburb first so we can confirm availability, access and the right inspection package. A vehicle assessment requires a paid inspection.
A qualified, dealership-trained vehicle inspection specialist carries out the inspection and prepares your buyer-side report.
Essential covers the core mechanical, safety and diagnostic checks, PPSR, photos and videos of key findings, a digital report within 1 hour and a direct inspector call. Premium includes everything in Essential, then adds a full body detailed assessment, supported live-data analysis, odometer consistency checks, detailed interior and trim assessment, and a full exterior and interior video. Plus includes everything in Premium, then adds repair-cost, price and negotiation guidance.
Your digital report is delivered within 1 hour of the on-site inspection being completed. Your inspector will also explain the key findings directly.
Yes. Your inspector is EV-certified and can inspect accessible vehicle systems, warning messages, charging components and visible high-voltage battery or underbody concerns. A standard mobile inspection does not claim independent traction-battery State of Health testing unless that service is specifically included.
Essential includes photos and videos of key findings. Premium includes everything in Essential plus a full exterior and interior video. A full road-test video recorded hands-free using Meta smart glasses is available as a +$30 add-on where safe, legal and permitted.
Yes, wherever it's safe, legal and permitted by the seller or dealer.
There is no booking form. Send us the listing and suburb and you are connected directly with your inspector from the first message. We confirm the package, seller access, timing and payment with you directly.
Yes. Follow-up clarification about the inspected vehicle is included. Message the inspector who checked the car to understand a finding or discuss the seller’s response. Replies are subject to availability. Further testing, specialist diagnosis or another vehicle inspection is quoted separately.
Pay by Apple Pay, Google Pay, card, PayID or bank transfer. Payment is arranged when we confirm your booking, before the inspection. No cash needed.
No honest inspection can promise that, and you should be wary of anyone who claims otherwise. Our inspection is designed to help reduce your risk by identifying issues that are reasonably detectable at the time, so you can make a better-informed decision.
Send the listing and suburb. Your inspector personally confirms the vehicle, package, seller access and time with you directly.
No forms — message us your listing link and suburb, and your inspector will confirm the next available time directly with you.
SMGLR covers vehicle locations across Melbourne. Send the listing and suburb first so we can confirm the best appointment time. If weekday routing is not practical for your suburb, we may schedule the inspection on the weekend where availability allows.
Mobile inspections at the vehicle location across Melbourne, subject to scheduling and seller access.
Share the ad link and vehicle location. We confirm coverage, access and timing before you pay.
If your suburb cannot reasonably be covered during the working week, we will aim to accommodate it on the weekend where availability allows.
Best move: send the suburb or listing pin with the car ad. We will confirm availability and the best appointment window before booking.
Prefer to message? Send the listing and suburb so we can confirm availability and the right inspection package. Ready to lock it in? Book Now
After-hours & weekend inspections where available
Service area: across Melbourne, subject to scheduling. Send your preferred time and vehicle location when booking; some suburbs may be scheduled on weekends.
