Expert mobile vehicle checks that protect you from dodgy sellers, hidden engine faults and expensive high-performance car repairs before you buy.
Chatswood is a sought-after North Shore suburb with world-class shopping, Chatswood train and Metro connections, top-rated schools and a vibrant dining scene. That popularity means a constant flow of vehicles changing hands across Chatswood, Artarmon, Willoughby and nearby areas.
Busy professionals and a high-performance market create opportunities for backyard dealers to hide faults in Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and exotic cars. Complex engines and cooling systems can make one hidden problem exceptionally expensive.
Skipping an inspection could leave you stranded on the Pacific Highway or M2 after overheating or losing oil pressure. Professional inspection is your absolute protection before you buy.
We believe in complete transparency. This is the step-by-step process behind the mobile pre-purchase car inspection Chatswood buyers trust.
We gather seller details, your name and email, and the registration number. We check our database for previous flags, written-off status, stolen-vehicle reports, finance and accident history, then prepare a model checklist for head gasket, cooling system, thermostat and rear main seal risks.
At a private home, property or car park, we check panels, paint, repairs, rust, underbody oil and coolant leaks, VINs, interior wear, hoses, belts, cooling components and areas recently cleaned to conceal a leak.
Our professional computer scans engine, transmission, powertrain, body and other modules. We investigate cooling, thermostat, overheating and oil-pressure codes, compare odometer readings across modules and assess battery health.
Thermal imaging examines the radiator, hoses, thermostat housing, water pump and engine block. Cold spots can reveal blockages; hot spots and uneven heat can indicate localised overheating; cooler areas can help locate coolant leaks.
We monitor coolant warm-up and thermostat operation, oil pressure, MAF, temperatures, misfires, transmission health and overheating history. This is a deep analysis, not a basic OBD2 scan.
We check coolant and oil condition, exhaust smoke, pressure and combustion gases where applicable; thermostat housing and water pump; rear-main and transmission bell housing; suspension, steering, mounts, fluids, leaks, brakes and tyres.
We use a route around Chatswood with city streets, bumps and highway speeds on the Pacific Highway or M2. We monitor coolant and oil pressure under load, engine performance, transmission shifts, suspension feedback and braking.
If you are present, we show you the issues and explain whether the car is worth buying. If you are not, we send a detailed written report with photos and videos by the same evening.
The high-performance V8 or V10 supercar looked stunning and the seller claimed full history, no overheating and no leaks. Cooling-system sealant and thick oil additive had been used to conceal serious faults.
Stored codes showed high coolant temperature, thermostat malfunction and previous low oil pressure.
A cold thermostat spot, radiator blockage and uneven engine heat indicated cooling-system trouble.
The engine warmed too slowly and coolant temperature fluctuated abnormally, confirming thermostat failure.
Milky coolant, frothy oil, white sweet-smelling smoke and a positive combustion-gas test confirmed the head-gasket leak.
Fresh oil was found between engine and transmission, dripping down the bell housing, with a significantly low oil level.
Head-gasket repair, thermostat and rear-main-seal replacement could combine into a devastating repair bill.
We stopped the inspection and explained the evidence. Head-gasket repair on an Audi R8 could cost $15,000–$40,000 or more, the thermostat $500–$1,500 and the rear main seal $3,000–$8,000 or more. The client walked away, later found another Audi R8 that passed with flying colours, and bought it with confidence.
Our mobile service covers all of Chatswood and the surrounding suburbs:
We also extend our services to the broader North Shore region and Greater Sydney.
The cost depends on the vehicle's complexity and exact location. Our prices start from $250 and go up to $450.
A small price compared with one head-gasket, thermostat or rear-main-seal repair.
When one high-performance-car repair can cost tens of thousands of dollars, an inspection is the cheapest and best insurance policy you will ever buy.
Contact us today to book your inspection and get the protection you deserve before you buy your next car.
Call 0451 234 229