Know before
you buy.
Independent Mobile Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections across Melbourne and Victoria
We inspect the car at the seller's location, identify mechanical, electrical, cosmetic and accident-related issues, and give you a clear report with a BUY, CONSIDER or AVOID recommendation.
- Mobile across Victoria
- Diagnostic scanning
- Photo report
- Road test where suitable
- Independent — we work for the buyer
Don't trust the test drive.
Know what you're buying.
Thorough Inspection
Engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, tyres, electrical systems, interior, exterior and more — checked hands-on, at the car.
- Engine
- Transmission
- Suspension
- Brakes
- Tyres
- Electrical
- Interior
- Exterior
- Body & paint
- Glass & lights
- Road test
Advanced Diagnostics
ECU/module scanning to identify current, stored and pending faults where supported by the vehicle and equipment. Multi-system scans come with Comprehensive and Premium.
- Enginescanned
- Transmissionscanned
- ABSscanned
- SRS / Airbagscanned
- Body modulesscanned
- Other supported modulesscanned
Evidence-Based Report
Photos, findings, major and minor concerns, and clear reporting in straightforward language.
Buyer-Focused
We're not selling the vehicle and we're not trying to sell you repairs.
Five steps. One clear answer.
- 01
Find your car
Send us the vehicle listing or enter the vehicle details.
Carsales · Facebook Marketplace · Gumtree · Dealer listing
- 02
Book your inspection
Choose a suitable time and provide the seller's details and location.
We coordinate with the seller so you don't have to
- 03
We inspect
We attend the vehicle and carry out the inspection and road test where appropriate and safe.
Mechanical · Electrical · Cosmetic · Diagnostic scan
- 04
Receive your report
You receive your CarProved report with photos, diagnostic findings and our overall assessment.
Digital report · delivered to your phone or inbox
- 05
Make your decision
Decide with a clear picture of the car's condition and what it needs.
Your report ends with one of three recommendations
No significant concerns found in what we could assess.
Issues worth weighing up. Price them in or investigate further.
Problems that aren't worth the risk. Walk away.
Every area that costs you money, checked in person.
Engine
How it starts, how it idles, what it's leaking and what it sounds like.
- Cold start where possible
- Idle quality
- Unusual noises
- Leaks
- Coolant system
- Oil condition
- Belts / hoses
- Mounts
- Visible components
We plug in and read the car's own memory.
Current, stored and pending fault codes where accessible, across the modules the vehicle supports. Multi-system scanning comes with Comprehensive and Premium.
- Engine
- Transmission
- ABS
- SRS / Airbag
- Body modules
- Other supported modules
Module scanning is carried out where supported by the vehicle and equipment. Not every vehicle or module can be scanned.
Choose your depth. Know before you buy.
CarProved Essential
A practical pre-purchase inspection for buyers who want an independent assessment before making an offer.
Includes
- Exterior body, paint and panel condition
- Signs of previous repairs or accident damage
- Interior condition and electrical functions
- Engine bay visual, fluids, belts and hoses
- OBD diagnostic scan and current fault codes
- Road test: engine, transmission, brakes, steering
- Report with photos of notable issues
- Buy / Consider / Avoid recommendation
CarProved Comprehensive
Our most popular package. Physical checks, advanced diagnostics and a comprehensive written report.
Everything in Essential, plus
- Extended mechanical assessment
- Underbody inspection where safely accessible
- Advanced diagnostics: engine, transmission, ABS, SRS and body modules where supported
- Current, stored and pending codes with interpretation
- Extended road test, including cold start where possible
- Detailed photo report
CarProved Premium
Complete pre-purchase assessment. The highest level of independent assessment available through CarProved.
Everything in Comprehensive, plus
- Manufacturer-specific modules where supported
- Recurring or intermittent fault indicators where detectable
- Diagnostics cross-checked against the physical inspection
- Accident and repair assessment, including structural areas visually
- Driver-assistance systems on the road test where practical
- Premium report with the CarProved Risk Assessment
Optional services
Additional Diagnostic Scan
Diagnostic fault-code scanning and interpretation.
Re-Inspection
Reassessment after repairs or before completing a purchase.
Specialist Assessment
For vehicles needing specialist equipment or further mechanical investigation.
Long-Distance Inspection
For vehicles outside the standard service area.
We come to the car. Across Victoria.
We come to the car
- Private sellers
- Dealerships and car yards
- Metro Melbourne and regional Victoria
Outside the standard area?
Long-Distance Inspection, quoted based on location.
Send us the vehicle locationWe don’t sell the car. We work for you.
CarProved helps buyers make informed decisions before purchasing a used vehicle. Our mobile inspections are designed to identify visible condition issues, mechanical concerns, diagnostic faults and potential red flags before you commit your money.
Sellers want a sale. We have no stake in the car, only in giving you a clear, honest picture of it.
Know before you buy
What every customer receives
Straight answers, before you book.
No. A CarProved inspection is an independent pre-purchase assessment to help you decide whether to buy. It is not a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) and does not replace one where one is required.
Not a Roadworthy Certificate
A CarProved inspection is a pre-purchase assessment. It is not a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) and cannot be used as one.
Important disclaimer
CarProved inspections are pre-purchase visual, mechanical and diagnostic assessments based on the condition of the vehicle at the time and location of inspection. Inspections are subject to vehicle accessibility, weather, test conditions and available diagnostic coverage. An inspection cannot identify every existing, intermittent or future fault. Diagnostic scanning does not replace specialist mechanical testing or manufacturer diagnostics where required. CarProved does not guarantee that a vehicle will remain fault-free after inspection. Further specialist assessment may be recommended where necessary.