SMGLR Essential · A$249
- 50–60 minute core inspection
- Mechanical, safety and visible leak checks
- Core fault-code scan
- PPSR certificate + 30+ photos of the vehicle
Mobile Pre-Purchase Inspection · Inner South-East Melbourne
Pre-purchase car inspection in Carnegie.
Buying in Carnegie or nearby Murrumbeena, Malvern East, Caulfield or Glen Huntly? SMGLR comes to the seller or dealer and checks the vehicle before you commit to the purchase.
FromA$249SMGLR Essential inspection
- Mechanical & safety checks
- Core diagnostic fault-code scan
- PPSR certificate included
- 30+ inspection photos included
- Full report, photos & mechanic phone call within 1 hour
Direct booking: send the listing, seller location and preferred time. You deal directly with the inspector from the first message.
Travel: free within 25 km of Melbourne CBD. A flat A$20 travel charge applies beyond 25 km on SMGLR Essential and SMGLR Premium (no travel charge on SMGLR Plus).
Before you buy
Buying in Carnegie? Check the car, not the sales pitch.
Carnegie and the surrounding inner south-east have a broad mix of compact cars, hybrids, SUVs and European vehicles. Short test drives and clean photos can still hide wear, faults and previous repairs.
SMGLR Premium · A$329
- Everything in SMGLR Essential
- Full diagnostic scan of accessible modules
- Live-data review where supported
- 50+ photos of the vehicle + walk-around video
SMGLR Plus · A$429
- Everything in SMGLR Premium
- No travel charge
- Full Body & Paint Assessment Report
- Vehicle History Check included
- Repair cost guidance + post-inspection support
- Negotiation assistance
- Model-Specific Watchpoints — known issue areas checked; limitations apply
- Recall Status Check — outstanding recalls checked where available
Carnegie buyer focus
What we pay close attention to.
The exact inspection follows the vehicle in front of us, but these are practical areas worth verifying before you commit.
Urban wear and suspension
Kerb impacts, tyre wear, suspension noise and alignment clues matter on vehicles that have spent most of their life in city driving.
Scan history and electronics
Modern vehicles can store faults without showing a permanent warning light. Diagnostic evidence helps uncover what a quick viewing may miss.
Cooling, leaks and maintenance
Visible leaks, fluid condition and service-history gaps can change the ownership risk even when the vehicle drives normally.
Paint and repair clues
The SMGLR Plus package adds paint-depth evidence and a Full Body & Paint Assessment Report for buyers wanting deeper body-condition detail.
Local notes
Inspecting a vehicle in Carnegie
The area
Carnegie is in the City of Glen Eira, near Murrumbeena, Caulfield East and Glen Huntly. Main roads include Koornang Road, Dandenong Road and Neerim Road.
Common sales here
Lots of units and apartments, so private sales are common, plus dealer stock along the Dandenong Road corridor.
Access and road test
Ask the seller for a flat, safe place to inspect. Steep apartment ramps make it hard to check for leaks and tyre wear.
How it works
Four simple steps. Report within 1 hour.
1. Send the listing
Share the vehicle link, exact suburb and your preferred inspection time.
2. We confirm access
The seller or dealer needs to make the vehicle available and allow the inspection and road test where safe.
3. We inspect the vehicle
Mechanical, safety, diagnostic and package-specific checks are completed on site.
4. You get the evidence
Your full comprehensive report with photos (and videos on Premium & Plus) arrives within 1 hour of inspection completion, followed by a phone call from your mechanic on what matters.
Frequently asked
Carnegie inspection questions.
Can you inspect a vehicle at a Carnegie dealer or private seller?
Yes. The inspection can be completed at the seller or dealer location where access, safety and permission allow it. Send the listing and exact suburb first so timing can be confirmed.
Do you come to the seller or dealership?
Yes. SMGLR is a mobile inspection service. The vehicle can be inspected at the seller or dealer location where access, permission and safe working conditions allow it.
Is a roadworthy certificate the same as a pre-purchase inspection?
No. A Victorian roadworthy certificate is not a full buyer-side condition assessment. A pre-purchase inspection is designed to help the buyer understand defects, maintenance risk and the vehicle’s overall condition before purchase.
How fast do I get the inspection outcome?
Your full comprehensive report with photos (and videos on Premium & Plus) is provided within 1 hour of inspection completion, followed by a phone call from your mechanic. Timing can vary if access, testing or seller conditions limit the inspection.
Priority service areas
Comparing another vehicle nearby?
Nearby priority areas for buyers comparing more than one vehicle. Wider Melbourne coverage is still available subject to scheduling and travel.
Important: A mobile pre-purchase inspection reduces buying risk but does not replace a roadworthy certificate, dismantling or specialist workshop diagnosis. Access can be limited by undertrays, seller permission, weather, vehicle condition and safe working space. Any material limitation is stated in the report.
Found a vehicle in Carnegie?
Send the listing before you commit.
Tell us where the vehicle is and we’ll confirm availability, travel and the right package before payment.