Before You Buy Inspection

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection – Fixed Price $360

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Know What You’re Buying Before You Buy It

Buying a used vehicle can be exciting—but an impressive exterior and a short test drive don’t always reveal what’s happening underneath. Melbourne Euro’s Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection is $360 fixed cost and is designed to give you an independent assessment of the vehicle’s mechanical, electronic and general condition before you commit to the purchase.

Our technicians inspect the vehicle in the workshop, scan its electronic systems, raise it on a hoist and road test it to identify visible faults, wear and potential upcoming maintenance. We also carry out registration and PPSR checks to provide additional information about the vehicle you’re considering.

Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection: $360 Fixed Cost

Book online or call Melbourne Euro on 1800 635 387.

What’s Included in Our $360 Pre-Purchase Inspection?

Manufacturer-Specific Diagnostic Scan

Modern vehicles can store faults that aren’t immediately obvious during a test drive.

We perform an electronic diagnostic scan using manufacturer-specific or specialist diagnostic equipment where applicable, checking systems such as:

Engine management
Transmission
ABS and stability control
Airbag and safety systems
Steering and suspension
Battery and charging systems
Drivetrain
Climate control
Body and comfort electronics
Other applicable control modules

Stored or intermittent fault codes can provide valuable information about problems that may require further investigation.

Engine & Cooling System

We inspect the engine bay and accessible mechanical components for signs of wear, leakage or problems.

This includes applicable:

Engine oil condition and level
Engine oil leaks
Coolant level and condition
Coolant leaks
Cooling system
Water pump and thermostat area where accessible
Belts and hoses
Visible intake and turbo components
Battery condition
Filters and service items
General engine-bay condition

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission repairs can be among the more significant costs associated with a used vehicle, particularly on modern prestige and performance cars.

We assess applicable:

Automatic transmission operation
DSG / dual-clutch transmission operation
S tronic operation
PDK operation
Manual gearbox and clutch operation
Gear engagement
Shift quality
Transmission fluid leakage
CV joints and boots
Driveshafts and axles
AWD / 4WD drivetrain components
Unusual noises or vibrations

Any abnormal behaviour identified during the inspection or road test is included in our findings.

Hoist & Underbody Inspection

The vehicle is raised on a hoist so our technicians can inspect areas a normal test drive can’t reveal.

We check applicable:

Engine and transmission leaks
Cooling-system leaks
Steering components
Suspension components
Control arms and bushes
Ball joints
Shock absorbers and struts
Springs
CV joints and boots
Driveshafts
Exhaust system
Visible drivetrain components
General underbody condition
Signs of damage or abnormal wear

This is one of the most important parts of a proper pre-purchase inspection.

Brakes, Steering & Suspension

We inspect key components affecting safety, handling and upcoming maintenance costs, including:

Brake pads
Brake discs
Visible brake hoses and lines
Steering components
Tie rods
Control arms
Suspension bushes
Ball joints
Shock absorbers
Struts and springs
Visible suspension wear

Wear doesn’t necessarily mean a vehicle shouldn’t be purchased—but knowing about it before buying allows you to make a more informed decision.

Tyres & Wheels

We assess:

Tyre tread
Tyre condition
Tyre pressures
Uneven wear
Visible wheel damage
General wheel and tyre condition

Abnormal tyre wear can also provide clues about possible wheel alignment, steering or suspension problems.

Exterior Condition

We inspect the vehicle’s visible exterior condition, including:

Body panels
Visible body damage
Paint and panel condition
Lights
Mirrors
Windscreen and glass
Wipers and washers
General exterior condition

The inspection records visible concerns; it is not a specialist body, paint or structural accident assessment.

Interior, Electronics & Climate Control

Modern vehicles can contain a significant number of electrical and electronic systems.

We check the operation of major accessible features including applicable:

Dashboard warning lights
Air conditioning
Heating
Electric windows
Central locking
Mirrors
Electric seats
Interior electronics
Infotainment
Instrument cluster
Other major vehicle functions

Road Test Included

A vehicle can appear perfectly normal while stationary but behave very differently once driven.

Where the vehicle can be safely and legally road tested, our technicians assess:

Engine performance
Acceleration
Transmission operation
Gear changes
Clutch operation where applicable
Steering behaviour
Braking
Suspension behaviour
Vibrations
Abnormal noises
General driving characteristics

The road test helps connect what we see in the workshop with how the vehicle actually behaves on the road.

PPSR, VIN & Registration Checks

Mechanical condition is only part of the picture when buying a used vehicle.

As part of our Pre-Purchase Inspection, we also verify available vehicle identification and registration information and conduct a PPSR search.

Applicable checks may include:

VIN and vehicle identification details
Registration details and status
Registered security interests recorded against the vehicle
Written-off vehicle information
Stolen vehicle information

This adds another layer of information before you make your purchasing decision.

Your Pre-Purchase Inspection Report

After completing the inspection, we’ll provide a clear report summarising our findings.

We’ll identify applicable:

Existing faults – problems present at the time of inspection.

Safety concerns – items that may require prompt attention.

Wear items – components approaching replacement or requiring monitoring.

Upcoming maintenance – servicing or maintenance that should be considered.

Recommended repairs – faults or deterioration we believe should be addressed.

This information can help you decide whether to proceed with the purchase, investigate an issue further or factor upcoming repairs into your decision.

Particularly Important When Buying a European or Prestige Vehicle

European prestige and performance vehicles can contain sophisticated engines, transmissions, AWD systems, adaptive suspension, electronics and control modules.

A vehicle that looks excellent externally can still have expensive maintenance or repairs approaching.

Melbourne Euro has specialist experience with:

Our experience with these vehicles helps us assess not only general condition but also the mechanical and electronic systems commonly found across modern European vehicles.

Why Get the Vehicle Inspected Before You Buy?

A Pre-Purchase Inspection isn’t about finding a perfect used car.

It’s about knowing what you’re buying.

The inspection may help identify:

Existing mechanical faults
Oil or coolant leaks
Transmission concerns
Stored electronic faults
Worn brakes
Suspension wear
Tyres approaching replacement
Electrical problems
Upcoming maintenance
Potential repair costs requiring further investigation
PPSR or vehicle-history information relevant to the purchase

A relatively small issue may simply become something to budget for.

A significant issue may change your decision entirely.

Either way, it’s better to have that information before the vehicle becomes yours.

What’s Not Included?

A Pre-Purchase Inspection is a comprehensive condition assessment, but it cannot guarantee that a vehicle is fault-free or predict every future failure.

The inspection does not include dismantling the engine, transmission or other major components, and some internal, concealed or intermittent faults may not be detectable during a standard inspection.

The inspection is also not a specialist structural, body or paint inspection.

Where our technicians identify something requiring more extensive testing or specialist assessment, we’ll recommend further investigation before purchase where appropriate.

Book Your $360 Pre-Purchase Inspection

Considering buying a used vehicle? Before you commit, let Melbourne Euro inspect it properly.

Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection – $360 Fixed Cost

Book your inspection online or call 1800 635 387.

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4/23 Cooper Street, Campbellfield VIC 3061

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