Step 1: Get the car details from the seller
- Make, model, year and rego (or VIN)
- The exact address where the car is kept
- The seller's name and mobile number
- Any days or times the seller definitely cannot do
Step 2: Check our live availability online
Instead of ringing around and waiting for callbacks, open our online booking page at mobile-mechanic-gold-coast.com.au/booking.html. It shows the times we actually have free, live, so you can see open slots straight away.
Pick two or three times that suit you before you contact the seller.
Step 3: Send the seller the times
Text the seller the open times, or simply send them the booking page link so they can see the availability themselves. This cuts out the back-and-forth of you, the mechanic and the seller all phoning each other.
Once the seller agrees to a time, go back and book it before someone else takes the slot.
Step 4: Book the slot and add the seller's details
Choose the pre-purchase inspection, enter the car's address and the seller's contact details so we can reach them on the day. We come to the car — at the seller's home, workplace or a car yard — anywhere on the Gold Coast.
What it costs and how long it takes
A pre-purchase inspection is $250 and we come to the car anywhere on the Gold Coast — the written report with photos is included in that price.
Allow 1–2 hours with the car. How long it takes depends on the vehicle and how much needs checking, so tell us the window the seller has free when you book and we will tell you honestly whether we can fit it in.
Buying from interstate?
You do not need to be there. Book online, put the seller's details in the booking, and we deal with the seller on the day. You receive a written report with photos so you can decide before you pay, transfer money or book transport.
Make sure the seller knows the inspection is happening and that the car needs to be accessible, with keys available.
Tips so the inspection goes smoothly
- Ask the seller not to start the car beforehand, so we can check it from cold
- Make sure there is safe room around the car to work
- Ask for any service history to be ready
- Have the seller there or reachable by phone
Prefer to talk it through?
If the timing is tricky or you are not sure what to book, Call 0434 728 765 and we will help you line it up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be there for the pre-purchase inspection?
No. Plenty of our customers are interstate. Book online with the seller's details and you receive a written report with photos.
How do I organise a time with the seller?
Check our live availability online first, then send the seller a few open times or the booking link. Once they agree, book that slot.
Where does the inspection happen?
We come to the car anywhere on the Gold Coast — the seller's home, workplace or a car yard.
What do I get after the inspection?
A written report with photos and clear explanations of anything that needs attention.
How much does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
$250, and we come to the car anywhere on the Gold Coast. The written report with photos is included in that price.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
Usually 1–2 hours, depending on the vehicle and how much needs checking. Tell us the window the seller has available when you book and we will say honestly whether we can fit it in.
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