Pre-purchase car inspection Brisbane – $199
Buying a used car? Know exactly what you’re buying before you pay. Full inspection, scan and photo report for European and all makes.
What we check
Full diagnostic scan
Every module scanned for stored and hidden fault codes – engine, transmission, ABS, airbags.
Mechanical inspection
Engine, leaks, cooling, transmission, clutch, brakes, steering, suspension and tyres on the hoist.
Road test
How it drives, shifts, brakes and steers – noises and vibrations noted.
Service history
Logbook and evidence of major items such as timing belt, DSG service or brakes.
Photo report
A clear written and photo report so you can negotiate – or walk away.
Talk it through
We explain what’s urgent, what can wait and roughly what it costs.
Inside our East Brisbane workshop
Your family workshop in East Brisbane
Father and son, with more than 50 years in the trade. When you call Nestocar you talk to the people who actually work on your car – and you see photos of anything we find before we touch it.
Find us
Serving East Brisbane, Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, Coorparoo, Norman Park, Greenslopes, Camp Hill, Bulimba, Holland Park and Annerley.
Nestocar East Brisbane
81A Caswell St, East Brisbane QLD 4169
Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Saturday 8am–12pm
24/7 key drop-off · Own tow truck
Frequently asked questions
How much is a pre-purchase inspection?
$199 incl. GST at our East Brisbane workshop.
How long does it take?
Book a time online and bring the car to 81A Caswell St, East Brisbane – we’ll confirm how long it takes for your car when you book.
Is a pre-purchase inspection the same as an RWC?
No. An RWC (safety certificate, $102.70) checks minimum safety items for registration transfer. A pre-purchase inspection looks at the overall mechanical condition and likely costs.
Can you inspect European cars?
Yes – European specialists, plus all other makes.
Book your car in today
Pick your service, date and time online in a minute – or give us a call.