Mobile vehicle inspections

Looking to buy a used car?
Let us take a look, too.
Looking to buy
a used car?
Let us take a look, too.
Service temporarily unavailable: The NRMA Mobile Vehicle Inspections service is temporarily unavailable as of Monday 12 October 2020. We will be reopening soon to assist you with mobile vehicle inspections. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you for your interest and look forward to assisting you very soon.
Pre-purchase vehicle inspections from $270*
Even if you’re pretty good with cars, it can be hard to know what you’re really getting when buying a used vehicle. That’s why the NRMA offers detailed vehicle inspections to take guesswork out of the equation. It’s a series of thorough visual checks conducted by a qualified NRMA mechanic, with same-day reporting on the condition of the vehicle, along with any recommended repairs.
How an NRMA vehicle inspection works
- Make a booking online for your vehicle or one you're buying.
- An inspector will contact the vehicle owner to organise an inspection time.
- A qualified mechanic will visit the vehicle owner and conduct the inspection.
- Once complete, you'll receive detailed visual inspection report including comments, ratings and high quality photos.
- On top of this, our mechanic will call you and go through everything in detail with you to make sure it's all clear.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspection cost?
That depends on the type of vehicle and inspection, for instance a specialist vehicle requires more components to be checked compared to a standard vehicle. Please see pricing below.
Product type | Vehicle type | Members | Non-Members |
Pre-purchase or end of warranty | Standard/ 4WD/ AWD/ Van | $270 | $300 |
Specialist vehicles and over 10 years | $360 | $400 | |
Re-inspection^ | $117 | $130 |
^Can only be offered on the same vehicle to the original purchaser of the NRMA vehicle inspection and within 90 days of the original inspection.
Where can I have the vehicle inspected?
We can come to you if you are located in Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong. Or, you can book into any of the Motorserve centres across NSW and ACT.
If the vehicle is located in another state, we recommend booking an inspection with our partner motoring clubs where NRMA Members receive Member discounts.
Victoria - RACV Vehicle Inspections
Queensland - RACQ Vehicle Inspections
What items are checked during the inspection?
Below is a list of items which are checked during the vehicle inspection.
Note: Brakes, where no dismantling is required.
Interior | Tyres, wheels, brakes | Road test |
Seat belts | Tyres | Engine performance |
Seat mounts/runners | Wheels | Engine noises |
Seat and other trim | Spare tyre | Exhaust smoke |
Door/child locks, hinges | Master cylinder | Transmission |
Window operation | Calipers | Differential |
Horn | Brake booster | 4WD/AWD/SUV/MPV |
Dash/warning lights | Brake hoses and pipes | Steering and suspension |
Gauges | Hand brake | Brake operation |
Washers and wipers | Cruise control | |
Heat demister | ||
Radio controls | ||
All lights | ||
Rear window demister | ||
Air conditioner |
Engine compartment | Under body | Exterior |
Fumes/smoke | Frames and members | Rust |
Noises | Under floor panels | Body repairs |
Fluid levels/condition | Fuel tank/hoses | Glass and mirrors |
Fluid/oil leaks | Exhaust system | Bonnet and boot |
Mountings | Automatic/manual clutch | Struts/locks |
Emission controls | Components | Sun roof/convertible |
Drive belts, pulleys | Differential | Paint |
Battery, charging | Drive shafts/CV joints | Exterior trim |
System | Universal joints | Upper body panels |
Radiator and cap | Front suspension | Other body panels |
Hoses and pipes | Steering components | Boot interiors |
Water pump/cooling | Shock absorbers/struts | |
Fan | Rear suspension | |
Ignition system | Hand brake components | |
Fuel system | Wheel bearings |
What our customers are saying



*Price is based on NRMA Member price for a standard mobile vehicle inspection. Prices vary depending on vehicle type. Terms and conditions apply.
As of January 2019, NRMA Vehicle Inspections has a Google Business rating of 4.5 stars from 88 reviews.