Diagnostic scan
Dealer-grade diagnostic scan, module checks and fault-code evidence captured before you commit.
SMGLR
A U T O C H E C K S
Qualified mechanic · dealership-trained · EV-qualified. Send the listing first. We check the car, show the evidence, and give you a straight verdict: buy, negotiate, or walk away.
After-hours & weekend inspections available
Can’t make business hours? We can inspect after work or on weekends — anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD.
The listing verdict is free — no obligation. Mobile inspections available within 40km of Melbourne CBD.
Our promise: if our negotiation doesn't save more than our fee, that eligible fee is waived →Applies to SMGLR Companion & Companion 2.0 negotiation packages.
We come to the car — anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD →You get a call, not just a report — a real mechanic talks you through every finding.
Inspection findings are photographed so you can see the issue, not just read about it.
Clear summary with findings, diagnostic notes and the final buyer verdict.
We work for the buyer only — not the seller, not the dealer.
The car checks out and the price is fair. Proceed with confidence.
Good car, wrong price. We hand you the leverage to correct it.
The problems outweigh the price. You've just dodged a costly mistake.
Five ways we protect you — from a single inspection to guiding your whole car search.
View our packages ↓Service area: anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD · Students & pensioners get $50 off eligible inspections
100% mobile — we come to the car anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD: the seller's driveway, dealership, workplace, or your home. After-hours and weekend bookings available by request.
For: you found a used car and want it properly checked before paying
45–75 min · photos of all findings · video of interior & exterior
Our comprehensive inspection — every check below, on one vehicle.
A single hidden fault can cost more than the full inspection fee. Flat fee for the inspection — the save-or-it's-free promise applies only to our negotiation packages.
Book inspection — $199For: you've already found one car and want it inspected and the price negotiated for you
One car. We inspect it, then use the findings to negotiate the price down for you.
Covered by the SMGLR promise — save or it's free.
Book inspection + negotiation — $269For: you're still searching and want us with you across multiple cars — until you drive one home
Your whole car search. We help you shortlist, inspect more than one car, and negotiate — right through until you buy the right one.
If your first pick fails inspection, the next one is already covered. Covered by the SMGLR promise.
Start the search — $399For: you're buying an EV or hybrid and the battery is the big unknown
The battery is the car — we check the available battery data first.
$179 to understand the battery risk before a big decision. Booking a full inspection as well? The battery check is only $49 extra.
Book a battery check — $179For: you already own the car — new purchase or warranty running out
Document issues while warranty or dealer options may still help.
One warranty claim found in time can be worth thousands.
Book a check — $199On inspection services priced $199 or above, with a valid student or pensioner card. Just mention it when booking.
Also available: pre-finance inspections — an independent condition check for your lender. Service area: anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD. Any job outside that radius is quoted upfront.
Different brands hide different risks. We do not pretend every car is the same. Pick the brand below and see what we focus on before you book.
Can’t see your brand?
Message us anyway. We inspect most petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV vehicles within 40km of Melbourne CBD, including Japanese, Korean, European, Australian, Chinese and electric cars.
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.
BYD is growing fast in Australia, especially with EV buyers. We focus on battery-related information where available, charging behaviour, software warnings, tyres, brakes, suspension and body repair signs.
Geely is newer to many Australian buyers, so a proper independent check matters. We focus on the fundamentals: diagnostic data where available, EV/hybrid systems where relevant, body condition, tyres, brakes, suspension and overall buyer risk.
Tesla inspections are different. We focus on battery/EV-related information where available, software warnings, tyre wear, accident repair signs and overall condition.
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 hybrids and higher-km examples.
We compare the advertised asking price with the final agreed purchase price after our negotiation. If the saving is less than or equal to our eligible service fee, that fee is waived.
Applies to SMGLR Companion and SMGLR Companion 2.0.
See the type of evidence included in our used car inspections: diagnostic scans, leaks, tyre condition & wheel damage, A/C testing, hybrid components and underbody faults — captured clearly so you can make a sharper buying decision.
Dealer-grade diagnostic scan, module checks and fault-code evidence captured before you commit.
Hybrid system, coolant circuits, wiring and visible high-voltage components checked for obvious 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 verdict.
Vent temperature testing confirms whether the A/C is performing properly.
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.
This section is built around SMGLR’s own process: risk, evidence and a final buyer verdict. Customers can open each area to understand what gets checked, why it matters, and how it can protect them before they buy.
Everything we checkSMGLR approach: we don’t just list random parts. We group the inspection into practical buyer-risk zones: structure, mechanical health, scan data, road feel, ownership clues and negotiation 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 assess safety-related wear and visible underbody issues without pretending a mobile check is a hoist strip-down.
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 explain the results in plain English.
The final value is the verdict: buy, negotiate or walk away — backed by the evidence we found.
Important: this is intentionally our own structure. We are not copying another inspector’s icons, wording or layout. The goal is to look premium, transparent and original while still giving customers the same confidence: they can see what they’re paying for before they book.
We review the price, kilometres, wording and photos for red flags — free of charge, before you spend anything.
We can arrange access with the seller for you, then inspect at their location anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD — focused on risk, value and your negotiating power.
A clear risk level, specific negotiation points and a final direction: buy, negotiate, or walk away.
You don't just get a report — a real mechanic calls you and talks through every finding in clear language, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Your vehicle is inspected by a qualified mechanic with hands-on automotive experience, dealership training and EV qualification — focused only on protecting the buyer.
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Yes. Send us the link first and we'll tell you honestly whether the car looks worth pursuing — no charge, no obligation, no strings.
A qualified, dealership-trained and EV-qualified mechanic carries out the inspection and prepares your buyer-side verdict.
It applies to SMGLR Companion and SMGLR Companion 2.0 — the services where negotiation support is included. If our negotiation does not save more than the eligible service fee, that fee is waived — save or it's free.
Some lenders want an independent condition check on a used car before approving the loan. We inspect the vehicle and provide a written condition summary you can pass to your bank or finance company. Lenders can also request the report directly at smglrautochecks@gmail.com.
Yes — $50 off any inspection service priced $199 or above, with a valid student or pensioner card. Mention it when booking.
Yes. We photograph all findings and include a walkaround video of the interior and exterior with your written report — so you can see the evidence for yourself, not just read a vague note. This is especially useful if you can't see the car in person.
Yes, wherever it's safe, legal and permitted by the seller or dealer.
Fill in the quick booking form, or send the listing through WhatsApp, SMS or email. We confirm the service, location and a suitable inspection time — then a real mechanic calls you afterwards to talk through every finding.
No honest inspection can promise that, and you should be wary of anyone who claims otherwise. What we do is dramatically reduce your risk — and make sure the decision you make is an informed one.
An SMGLR inspection is built to reduce buying risk, expose obvious warning signs and give you a stronger decision before money changes hands. It is not a roadworthy certificate, warranty, insurance policy or full workshop strip-down.
Our position
We inspect as an independent buyer-side mechanic. We do not work for the seller, we do not dress up bad cars, and we do not over-promise. The goal is simple: show you the evidence, explain the risk and help you decide whether to buy, negotiate or walk away.
Bottom line
We give you the clearest practical picture possible in a mobile setting. If the car needs deeper investigation, we will not guess — we will recommend the right next step.
Fill in the details below and we'll get back to you personally to confirm a time that suits — usually the same day. Every booking is arranged directly with you, and you get a call from a real mechanic afterwards — not just a report.
Prefer to message? Send the listing straight through and we'll give you a free verdict before you spend anything. Ready to lock it in? Book an inspection →
After-hours & weekend inspections available
Service area: anywhere within 40km of Melbourne CBD. Send your preferred time and car location when booking.