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 Melbourne
Pre-purchase car inspection in Richmond.
Looking at a used car in Richmond, Abbotsford, Cremorne or nearby? SMGLR comes to the vehicle and checks the mechanical condition, diagnostics and visible body history before you commit.
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 Richmond? Check the car, not the sales pitch.
Richmond buyers often inspect cars in tight inner-city locations, apartment parking or busy dealer yards. The job is to separate presentation from actual condition and document anything that could change the value of the car.
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
- 70+ photos & videos of the vehicle
- Full Body & Paint Assessment Report
- Vehicle History Check + repair guidance + support
- Negotiation assistance
- Model-Specific Watchpoints — known issue areas checked; limitations apply
- Recall Status Check — outstanding recalls checked where available
Richmond buyer focus
What we pay close attention to.
The exact inspection follows the vehicle in front of us, but these are useful areas to verify before you commit to a used car around Richmond.
Short-trip wear
Frequent short trips can be hard on batteries, brakes, cooling systems and emissions components. We look for signs that the vehicle has not had the easy life the ad suggests.
Body and paint evidence
Inner-city cars can collect parking damage and cosmetic repairs. Plus adds a dedicated Body & Paint Assessment Report to help identify repainting and repair evidence.
Brakes, tyres and suspension
Kerbs, potholes and stop-start driving can show up as uneven tyre wear, steering issues, brake wear or suspension noise.
Diagnostics and warning history
A scan can reveal stored or active faults even when the dashboard looks clear at the time of inspection.
Local notes
Inspecting a vehicle in Richmond
The area
Richmond is in the City of Yarra, near Cremorne, Abbotsford and South Yarra. Main roads include Swan Street, Bridge Road and Punt Road.
Common sales here
Inner-city private sales from terraces and apartments, often low-kilometre cars that still need to be checked carefully.
Access and road test
Low kilometres from short city trips can still mean battery, brake and service problems. Permit parking and apartment basements need planning.
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
Richmond inspection questions.
Can you inspect a car in Richmond or nearby?
Yes, subject to scheduling. We also cover nearby areas including Abbotsford, Cremorne or Hawthorn. Send the exact listing and vehicle location so access and travel can be confirmed first.
Do you inspect cars at private sellers and dealerships?
Yes. SMGLR is mobile and can inspect at a seller or dealer location where permission, safe access and the required inspection conditions are available.
Which package should I choose?
SMGLR Essential covers the core mechanical and safety inspection. Premium adds deeper diagnostics and more evidence. Plus adds the Body & Paint Assessment Report, Vehicle History Check, repair and maintenance cost guidance, negotiation assistance, post-inspection support and 70+ photos plus videos.
Is there an extra travel charge for Richmond?
Free travel applies within 25 km of Melbourne CBD. If the vehicle is outside that zone, a flat A$20 travel charge applies on Essential and Premium (no travel charge on SMGLR Plus).
Nearby service areas
Comparing another vehicle nearby?
Nearby local pages for buyers comparing more than one vehicle. If the vehicle is elsewhere, send the exact suburb and we’ll confirm availability.
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 Richmond?
Send the listing before you commit.
Tell us where the vehicle is and we’ll confirm availability, travel and the right package before payment.