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Pre Purchase Car Inspection
The Hills

Mobile pre purchase car inspection across The Hills Shire - Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Rouse Hill and beyond. Independent and thorough, 7 days a week.

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Independent, honest inspections that used-car buyers across Western Sydney rely on before they buy.

The Hills

Car Inspections Across The Hills

The Hills has one of the highest concentrations of dealerships in Sydney, and stock moves fast. An independent pre purchase inspection is a critical step before committing to any deal around Castle Hill or Norwest.

Our local mechanics come to the vehicle anywhere in The Hills, carry out a full check, and give you an honest verdict with no ties to the seller.

Available 7 days a week. Call us with the suburb, make, model, and your preferred time.

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Suburbs We Cover

The Hills Suburbs

Our local mechanics inspect across every suburb in The Hills. Not on the list? Just call us.

Baulkham HillsBella VistaBox HillCastle HillDuralGalstonGlenhavenKellyvilleKenthurstNorwestRouse HillWest Pennant Hills
How It Works

Get Quotes From Local Mechanics

We are not a mechanic. We are a referral service that puts you in touch with our local mechanics, so you can compare and choose instead of ringing around yourself.

We are not a mechanic - we are the referral network

Sydney Mobile Car Inspections does not carry out inspections itself. We check the ABN and licence of our local mechanics, then pass your details to the ones covering your area. They call you, quote their own price, and do the work - so you get a local expert without ringing around yourself.

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Tell us what you need

Answer a few quick questions about the car, the suburb it is in, and when you would like it looked at. It takes about a minute.

2

Get quotes from our local mechanics

We alert our local mechanics who cover your council. They call you with their price and the earliest time they can get to the car.

3

Choose who you go with

Compare what you are offered, pick the mechanic you are happiest with, and arrange it direct with them. No obligation either way.

Two levels of inspection to ask for

Standard Inspection

The usual choice
  • Visual inspection of all major systems
  • Road test included
  • Engine & transmission check
  • Brakes, tyres & suspension
  • A call afterwards to walk you through it
Get a Quote
Each mechanic sets their own price, so you get a quote rather than a fixed rate. Tell us which level you want and they will confirm the cost before anything is booked. We refer across seven councils in Western Sydney: Hawkesbury, Blacktown, Penrith, The Hills, Parramatta, Cumberland and Fairfield.

We check the ABN

Every one of our local mechanics is a registered business, and we confirm it before we refer anyone to them.

We check the licence

Motor vehicle repairer licences are verified so the person looking at your car is qualified to be doing it.

No dealer ties

We only refer independents. Nobody in the network takes a commission from a seller or a yard.

You stay in control

Asking for a quote costs you nothing and commits you to nothing. If none of it suits, walk away.

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Also Nearby

Other Councils We Cover

We service seven councils right across Western Sydney. Explore another area or contact us to confirm coverage.

HawkesburyBlacktownPenrithParramattaCumberlandFairfield
What We Check

A Thorough Inspection - Nothing Missed

Every inspection covers all the major systems on the vehicle, from the engine bay to underneath the car.

Engine Condition

Oil leaks, coolant, compression, and overall engine health.

Transmission & Drivetrain

Smooth shifting, fluid condition, clutch wear, and differential operation.

Suspension & Steering

Shocks, struts, bushings, tie rods, and steering rack condition.

Brakes, Tyres & Underbody

Pad and disc wear, tyre condition, rust, and structural integrity.

Electricals & Battery

Battery health, alternator output, all lights, and interior electronics.

Exterior & Road Test

Panel gaps, paint condition, accident damage indicators, and a full road test.

Mechanic completing vehicle inspection checklist
Makes Our Mechanics Inspect

Brand-Specific Knowledge on Every Inspection

Our local mechanics inspect every make on the road and know the common faults for the brands Western Sydney buys most. Explore our Japanese and European car inspection guides.

FAQs

The Hills Inspection Questions

Do you come to the car in The Hills?

Yes. Our local mechanics are fully mobile and come to the vehicle wherever it is parked across The Hills and Western Sydney - a private driveway, a dealer yard, or the street. You do not need to move the car.

How much does an inspection cost?

There are two levels to ask for: the Standard Inspection, which ends with a call walking you through the findings, and the Comprehensive Inspection, which adds a written report with photos. Each mechanic sets their own price, so you get a quote rather than a fixed rate.

What does the inspection cover?

Engine, transmission, suspension and steering, brakes, tyres, electricals, body and underbody, plus a full road test. Ask for the Comprehensive Inspection and you also get a written report you can use to negotiate.

How soon can you inspect a car in The Hills?

Most inspections are arranged a few days ahead. If you need one sooner, or outside 8am to 8pm, mention it in your quote request and we will flag it to the mechanics.

Service Area

We Cover Western Sydney

Mobile pre purchase inspections across The Hills and the wider Western Sydney region. Our local mechanics come to the vehicle, wherever it is.

How It Works

How It Works, Start to Finish

Our local mechanic inspects the car and keeps you informed at every step - whether you come along or leave it to them.

16-point pre purchase inspection diagram showing engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electronics, body and road test checks

Two ways to inspect

You meet the mechanic there

Turn up at the car, watch the checks first-hand and ask questions on the spot. Tell us in your request that you want to attend and the mechanic will work around you when they agree a time.

They inspect on your behalf

Can't be there? The mechanic carries out the full inspection for you, then calls you with the findings once they have finished. You never have to take the seller's word for it.

From booking to results

1

Tell us about the car. The make, year and the suburb it is in, plus anything you are worried about.

2

We alert local mechanics. Your details go to our local mechanics who cover that council.

3

They call you. The mechanic quotes their price and agrees a time window with you directly.

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On the day. They ring the seller about 20 minutes before arriving, then inspect the car on site.

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Get the results. A clear verbal summary, plus a written report if you asked for the Comprehensive Inspection.

What if the vendor doesn't pick up?

It rarely happens - most inspections run exactly to plan. But if we can't reach your nominated contact, we don't simply leave. The mechanic makes three touchpoints across about 35 minutes: a call around 20 minutes before arrival, a call and text on arrival, and one more call after waiting 15 minutes. If there is still no answer, the mechanic rings you personally to agree the next steps - your booking is never wasted.

Standard & urgent inspections

Most are arranged a few days ahead, inside 8am to 8pm. Need it sooner, or outside those hours? Say so in your request and we will flag it to the mechanics.

Every mechanic is checked

We verify ABN and licence before a local mechanic joins the network, and we only refer independents with no dealer ties.

Cars only

Sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, SUVs, 4WDs, AWDs, utes, vans, people movers, coupes and convertibles. Not motorbikes or trucks.

Classic, luxury & exotic cars

These take longer and need extra expertise, so we match them with one of our local mechanics who knows the marque. Expect the quote to reflect that. As a guide:

  • Classic - generally 30 years or older, or a recognised collectible.
  • Luxury - premium marques such as higher-end Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Land Rover, Jaguar or Porsche.
  • Exotic - supercars and rare high-performance models such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Maserati, Aston Martin or Bentley.

Not sure which applies to your car? Put the make, model and year in your request and the mechanic will confirm everything in their quote - no surprises.

Minimise the risk of buying a second-hand vehicle

A used car is one of the biggest purchases you'll make, and the seller isn't on your side. An independent mechanic going over the car, and a plain-language walk-through of what they found, put the facts in your hands before you sign anything or hand over a deposit.

Get a quote

Get a Quote From a Nearby Mechanic

Tell us about the car and where it is. We pass your details to our local mechanics who cover your area, and they call you to organise a time and quote their price.

  • We check ABN and licence before a mechanic joins our network
  • No obligation - you decide who you go ahead with
  • Our local mechanics cover seven councils across Western Sydney
  • Send it any time, 7 days a week

Leave a mobile or an email - whichever suits. The mechanic uses it to reach you.

Sydney Mobile Car Inspections is a referral service, not a mechanic. Your details go to our local mechanics, who quote and carry out the inspection.

Get a Quote From a Local Mechanic