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 · Western Melbourne
Pre-purchase car inspection in Sunshine.
Looking at a used vehicle in Sunshine, Braybrook, Albion or St Albans? SMGLR comes to the vehicle and checks the condition before you commit to the deal.
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 Sunshine? Check the car, not the sales pitch.
Sunshine listings can cover everything from small commuter cars to family SUVs, utes and ex-fleet vehicles. The inspection is built to uncover expensive mechanical risk, diagnostic faults and previous repair evidence before money changes hands.
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
Sunshine 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 Sunshine.
Driveline and transmission
Engagement, shifting, vibration and road-test behaviour can reveal problems that are easy to miss during a seller demonstration.
Cooling and oil leaks
We check accessible areas for fluid leaks, cooling-system condition and evidence of overdue maintenance.
Tyres, steering and suspension
Wear patterns, steering pull and suspension noise can expose both immediate costs and possible alignment or impact issues.
Fault-code history
A diagnostic scan adds evidence around engine, transmission and other accessible modules depending on the package.
Local notes
Inspecting a vehicle in Sunshine
The area
Sunshine is in the City of Brimbank, near Albion, Ardeer and Braybrook. Main roads include Ballarat Road, Western Ring Road and Hampshire Road.
Common sales here
Independent traders along the main roads and many private sales across the western suburbs.
Access and road test
With traders, the PPSR certificate and a careful look for previous repairs matter as much as the mechanical checks.
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
Sunshine inspection questions.
Can you inspect a car in Sunshine or nearby?
Yes, subject to scheduling. We also cover nearby areas including Braybrook, Albion or St Albans. 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 Sunshine?
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 Sunshine?
Send the listing before you commit.
Tell us where the vehicle is and we’ll confirm availability, travel and the right package before payment.