Mechanic inspecting a car in the workshop

Buy with confidence · Gold Coast

BuyWise Car Inspections

Buying a used car? Independent pre-purchase inspections from $195. Find out what you're buying before you hand over your money.

  • We don't sell cars
  • Queensland Approved Inspection Station
  • Mechanic since 1989

Three levels

Pick the check that suits the car

At our workshop, or where the car is for sale (a mobile fee applies).

Essential

A quick, honest once-over with a photo report. Ideal for lower-priced cars.

$195

Inc. GST, at our workshop

  • Overall driveability and performance check
  • Body, paint and panels visual check
  • Engine bay check for leaks and obvious faults
  • Tyres, wheels and brakes visual check
  • VIN, registration and odometer check
  • Short road test (around 1–3 km)
  • PDF report with photos
Choose Essential

Premium

The full picture: every check we do, plus paint depth, valuation and a phone debrief.

$420

Inc. GST, at our workshop

Everything in Comprehensive, plus:

  • Full report with 70+ photos
  • Paint depth readings to detect repairs and resprays
  • Live-data diagnostic analysis (where supported)
  • Extended road test including suburban driving (where safe)
  • 4x4, ute and van checks: transfer case, diffs and driveline
  • Hybrid system and battery health check (accessible components)
  • Luxury and advanced features: electronics, air suspension and comfort systems
  • Market valuation guide
  • Phone debrief with your inspector
  • Video walkthrough on request
Choose Premium

How it works

Checked before you pay

Call or send an enquiry

Pick a level and tell us where the car is.

We inspect the car

A thorough check, with photos of what we find.

Report by email

Usually the same day, in plain English, with repair costs you can use to negotiate.

FAQ

Common questions

Is this the same as a roadworthy?

No. A roadworthy covers minimum safety on the day. A pre-purchase inspection looks at overall condition, signs of past repairs and likely costs ahead.

Can you inspect the car where it's for sale?

Yes. We can go to the seller's home or the dealer's yard (a mobile fee applies), or the car can come to our Biggera Waters workshop.

Which level should I choose?

Essential suits a quick check of a lower-priced car. Comprehensive is the most popular and adds a diagnostic scan and PPSR certificate. Premium adds paint depth readings, a valuation guide and a phone debrief.

What's a PPSR?

A search showing whether money is owed on the car, and whether it's been reported stolen or written off.

When do I get the report?

By email after the inspection, usually the same day.

Are you independent?

Yes. We don't sell cars and we aren't paid by the seller.

Found a car you like?

Call or text 0468 067 057, or send an enquiry. Open 7 days, 8am–6pm.

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