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Mobile Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Melbourne

Spot expensive faults before the keys are yours.

We come to the car. Full report, photos & mechanic call within 1 hour. From A$249.

Pick your inspection.

Every package includes a PPSR certificate, a full comprehensive report with photos within 1 hour of inspection completion and a phone call from your mechanic to explain the findings. Premium and Plus also include videos.

SMGLR Essential

A$249

Afterpay or 4 × A$62.25

Basic vehicle check · 50–60 min

Included

  • Full mechanical check
  • Engine, brakes, tyres & suspension
  • Battery & charging-system check
  • Fault-code scan
  • Road test
  • PPSR certificate (finance owing, stolen & written-off)
  • 30+ photos of the vehicle
  • Full report & photos within 1 hour + phone call from your mechanic

Not included

  • Full diagnostic scan + live data
  • Underbody & leak checks
  • Odometer rollback check
  • Full body & paint assessment report
  • Vehicle history check

A$20 travel charge beyond 25 km from Melbourne CBD.

SMGLR Premium

A$329

Afterpay or 4 × A$82.25

Detailed inspection · 75–90 min

Included

  • Everything in SMGLR Essential, plus:
  • In-depth engine & transmission check
  • Full charging system check
  • Full diagnostic scan + live data
  • Underbody & leak checks
  • Odometer rollback check
  • Exterior body condition check
  • 50+ photos of the vehicle + walk-around video
  • Full report, photos & videos within 1 hour + phone call from your mechanic

Not included

  • Full body & paint assessment report
  • Vehicle history check
  • Repair cost guidance
  • 70+ photos & videos of the vehicle
  • Post-inspection support

A$20 travel charge beyond 25 km from Melbourne CBD.

SMGLR Plus

A$429

Afterpay or 4 × A$107.25

Most comprehensive inspection · 90+ min

Included

  • Everything in SMGLR Premium, plus:
  • Full body & paint assessment report
  • Full detailed interior assessment
  • Vehicle history check
  • Model-Specific Watchpoints — known issue areas checked. Limitations apply.
  • Recall Status Check — outstanding recalls checked where available.
  • Repair cost guidance
  • Negotiation assistance
  • 70+ photos & videos of the vehicle
  • Post-inspection support
  • Full report, photos & videos within 1 hour + phone call from your mechanic

One hidden crash repair can cost thousands. SMGLR Plus checks the body & paint for signs of past accidents before you pay.

No travel charge with SMGLR Plus within our Melbourne service area.

Not sure which one? Choose “Not sure yet” when you book and we’ll recommend one after seeing the listing.

Buying an EV or plug-in hybrid? Battery test from A$299, EV packages from A$499. See EV options

Road-test video +A$20 on any package. Vans and some luxury vehicles: ask for a quote.

Vehicle-specific inspection focus

Buying something that has probably worked harder?

Our standard packages still apply, but these vehicle types have dedicated pages explaining the extra areas we focus on and the limits of a mobile inspection.

4x4 / 4WD / Ute Inspection

Extra attention on accessible underbody condition, suspension, driveline clues, modifications, towing/work wear and diesel-system evidence.

Van / Light Commercial Inspection

Extra attention on commercial-use wear, diesel/DPF clues, transmission behaviour, load-area/body condition and service-history consistency.

How it works

Send the listing. We do the rest.

1. Send the listing

WhatsApp, text or call us with the ad link and suburb.

2. We inspect the car

We arrange a time with the seller and come to the vehicle.

3. You get the report

Within 1 hour, plus a call to talk through what we found.

Priority service areas

Strongest coverage across Melbourne’s inner south-east.

These are our main local inspection areas for consistent routing and availability. Wider Melbourne is still available subject to scheduling and travel.

Not a roadworthy certificate. We don't dismantle the vehicle, and any access limits are noted in your report.

Direct inspector access

Found a vehicle? Call SMGLR.

Talk directly with the person inspecting your vehicle before paying a deposit.

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