A pre-purchase inspection includes a mobile inspection, a digital report that includes road tests, photos and a CarFacts history report.

Inspections can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on the type, age and condition of the vehicle.

• Interior: seats, seat belts, other trims, radio, rear window demister, air-conditioning, heater demister, washer/wipers, horn, doors, locks, hinges, window operation, warning lights and gauges, dash, and all other lights.
• Exterior: rust, body repairs, glass/mirrors, sunroof, aerial, convertible (if applicable), frames and members, under body parts, front suspension, rear suspension, steering components, auto/manual transmission, exhaust, differential, and drive shafts.
• Engine Bay: engine noise, fluid level, fluid leaks, mountings, hoses/pipes, water pump/fan, ignition system, fuel system, battery, radiator/cap, drive belt/pulleys, brake booster, and master cylinder/ABS.
• Tyres, Wheels and Brakes: tyres, wheel rims, spare tyre/rim, brake hose callipers/pipes, brake pads, brake discs, brake linings, wheel cylinders, brakes and drums, park brake, and wheel bearings.
• Road Test: ease of starting idle, engine noise, engine performance, exhaust smoke/emissions, gearbox auto/manual, differential, steering/suspension, brake operation, speedo, cruise control, 4WD (if applicable), camshaft/drive belt, and owner’s manual.
• The inspection of any vehicle undertaken by RedBook Inspect is visual only; no removal of parts or components is undertaken during the inspection process. Please refer to the terms & conditions for more information.

• Brake function and lining material, brake drums, limited to what is immediately visible
• Evidence of brake fluid contamination/hydraulic fluid
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) mechanics
• Meters indicating oil and fuel consumption or the degree of oil and fuel consumption
• Reason for oil leaks
• Oil pump strainer to assess sludge build up
• Wheel cylinders
• Vehicle electrics and electronics
• Transmission mechanics
• Engine cylinder compression
• Engine mountings
• Water pump/fan
• Body water leaks or reason for leaks
• Odometer and camshaft belt, drive belt and timing belt;
• Estimated expiry of exhaust system, clutch, dual mass flywheels
• Standard to which repairs or service history have been completed
• Functionality of audio-visual or entertainment system including CD, Cassette, TV, DVD, iPod connectivity, sensors, alarm/security devices, satellite navigation systems/GPS
• Degree of gas emissions
• Catalytic converters
• Additional accessories included as a result of owner’s modifications
• Mechanical switching of wipers and lights
• LPG systems
• Air conditioning efficiency
• Status of habitation areas of motorhomes or caravans
• Vehicle’s computer systems, such as trip meter computers, cruise control and any other computer systems
• Technical systems

Yes, RedBook Inspect is a mobile inspection service. Inspectors will conduct the inspection at a home, work place or car dealership. When booking the inspection you’ll need to specify the vehicle location, by submitting this location you confirm that the vehicle owner has consented to you providing their details to RedBook Inspect for the purposes of being contacted by an inspector to conduct a vehicle inspection of their vehicle.

It is not necessary for you to be present during the inspection; however you are welcome to attend.

The inspection is aimed to be complete within 2 business days of the booking; however this is subject to change depending on the location of the vehicle and the vehicle owner’s availability. The inspection report will be delivered within 24 hours of the inspection being completed. For more information please refer to the terms & conditions.

All inspectors are fully qualified mechanics with specialist experience conducting vehicle inspections.

No, currently the only service being provided is a pre-purchase vehicle inspection.