Pre-Purchase Car Inspections in Southport
A used car can look perfect and still hide an expensive problem. Bring it to our Southport workshop before you buy and we will inspect it, scan its computer for stored faults and tell you what we find.
- 4.7 on Google
- 27 Bailey Crescent, Southport QLD 4215
- Open Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm
What we check
- Computer scan for stored and pending fault codes
- Engine, cooling system and visible leaks
- Brakes, tyres, steering and suspension
- Signs of overdue servicing
- A road test where the seller allows
- A plain-English summary of what we found
Book an inspection when
- You are buying privately with no dealer backing
- The service history is incomplete or missing
- The price looks too good
- You want a clear picture of upcoming costs before you negotiate
Check the paperwork too
Before you buy, run a PPSR search to check the car is not under finance or recorded as stolen or written off. It is a government register, it is quick to search online, and it is separate from a mechanical inspection.
Use the findings to negotiate
If the inspection turns up worn brakes, tyres or an overdue timing belt, that is a cost you can put to the seller. A good inspection often pays for itself.
What Gold Coast drivers say
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“You can genuinely trust them with their quotes and pricing.”
“Simon was very good with the price and even got me back the car a day early.”
“Daniel dealt with it in 20 minutes and was extremely approachable and professional.”
Pre-Purchase Inspections at our Southport workshop
Bring your vehicle to 27 Bailey Crescent, Southport, a short turn off Southport-Nerang Road. Drivers come to us from across the Gold Coast, including Molendinar, Ashmore, Labrador and Arundel.
Southport QLD 4215
Unit 9 in the 27 On Bailey complex. Look for the GM AUTO sign.
0435 885 888
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
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Pre-Purchase Inspections: common questions
Can’t see your question? Call 0435 885 888 and ask.
Does the seller need to bring the car to you?
Yes, the inspection is done at our Southport workshop. Arrange a time with the seller and book it in with us on 0435 885 888.
Is a pre-purchase inspection the same as a roadworthy certificate?
No. In Queensland a safety certificate is required to sell most registered vehicles, and only an approved inspection station can issue one. A pre-purchase inspection is a broader mechanical check done for you, the buyer.
What if the inspection finds problems?
We explain what we found and what it is likely to involve, so you can decide whether to buy, negotiate or walk away.
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