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 South Yarra.
Found a used car in South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor or nearby? SMGLR inspects it at the seller or dealer location and sends you the evidence before you hand over money.
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 South Yarra? Check the car, not the sales pitch.
South Yarra listings can include late-model European cars, prestige vehicles, hybrids and everyday commuters. A clean presentation is not enough; diagnostics, maintenance evidence and previous repair history still need to stack up.
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
South Yarra 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 South Yarra.
Electrical and electronic systems
Late-model vehicles can have expensive electronic faults. We check accessible functions and scan available control modules based on the package.
Cooling and fluid leaks
Small leaks or neglected cooling-system maintenance can become expensive quickly, especially on European and turbocharged vehicles.
Transmission behaviour
Shifts, engagement, vibration and road-test behaviour matter. A car can look immaculate and still have driveline problems.
Paint and previous repairs
SMGLR Plus includes the Body & Paint Assessment Report for buyers who want stronger evidence around repainting and previous body repair.
Local notes
Inspecting a vehicle in South Yarra
The area
South Yarra is in the City of Stonnington, near Prahran, Toorak and Richmond. Main roads include Toorak Road, Chapel Street and Punt Road.
Common sales here
Apartment living means many cars are kept in basement car parks, and premium and European models are common.
Access and road test
Ask for the car to be brought up to street level or a visitor bay with enough light and space to inspect properly.
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
South Yarra inspection questions.
Can you inspect a car in South Yarra or nearby?
Yes, subject to scheduling. We also cover nearby areas including Prahran, Windsor or Toorak. 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 South Yarra?
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).
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 South Yarra?
Send the listing before you commit.
Tell us where the vehicle is and we’ll confirm availability, travel and the right package before payment.