Pre-Purchase Inspection Packages
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| Inspection Item | Basic | Comprehensive | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Test drive | 2-3 km | 2-3 km | 5-10 km |
| Vehicle Walkthrough videos(Interior & Engine) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Vehicle start up and engine running video | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| VicRoads odometer discrepency check | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Stolen/WOVR check | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| RWC history | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Phone call with inspector | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Registration Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Build and Compliance Plates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Verify Vehicle Model/Badge | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Odometer Reading | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Owner's Manual, Service Interval/History Checks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Check if 2 Keys Present | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Engine Bay | |||
| Scan for fault codes | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Oil Level/ Condition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fluid Levels (where accessible) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fluid Leaks (oil, fuel, etc) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Battery test | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Charge | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Health | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Charging System Test (alternator) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Engine Noise/s (audible) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| External belt and pulleys | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cooling System Inspection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Recovery tank | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Radiator & Cap | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fuel System | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power Steering checks | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AC operation/temperature check | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Compressor (visual) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| - Condenser (visual) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Engine and transmission mount condition (where visible) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hoses, pipes and fittings (where visible) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ignition system (visual) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Master cylinder/ABS/brake booster | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Suspension & Driveline | |||
| CV Joint/Boots, Driveshaft and Universal Joints | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transfer Case Condition/Operation | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brake Pad and Rotor Inspection | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brake Caliper Leakage | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Front and Rear Suspension Components (incl. Bushes where Visible) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drive Shafts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transmission Performance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exhaust System | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Body & Chassis(Exterior) | |||
| Previous Body Repair Inspection (Visual) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rust Awareness Checks | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Paint Depth Testing on All Panels | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Scratches and Dents | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Frames and Members | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Underbody Scuffs and Scratches | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Door Operation (Locks and Hinges) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Glass and Mirrors | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Headlights | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Tail Lights | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Reverse Lights | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Turn Signal Operation & Lamps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Hazard Lights | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Number Plate Lights | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Lights - Fog Light Lamps & Operation | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sunroof/Aerial/Convertible Operation | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Interior | |||
| Carpet Condition | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Steering Wheel Condition | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cabin Air Vent Output | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electric Windows | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Interior Lights (Roof/Door & Comfort) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seat Belts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wipers & Washers | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Horn | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exterior Mirrors | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air Conditioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Heater Operation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fuel and Temperature Gauges | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Parking Brake | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seats and Seat Belts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Interior Trims | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Windscreen Demisters (Front & Rear) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Washer and Wipers | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Window Operation (incl. Electric) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Radio Operation (Incl. Sat Nav & Reverse Cameras where Applicable) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wheels and Tyres | |||
| Tyres and Tread | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wheel Rim Condition | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Spare Tyre and Rim | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Road Test | |||
| Engine/Motor Performance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Speedometer Functionality | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transmission/Gearbox Performance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Steering and Suspension Performance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exhaust Smoke | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ease of Idling | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Engine/Motor Driving Noise | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Horn | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |