FREE DOWNLOAD: The Used Car Buying Guide & Checklist To Filter Out Lemons Before This Weekend

Going used car shopping this Saturday or Sunday? Download this 100% DIY, jargon-free used car inspection checklist. Created by a qualified mechanic with 30 years of experience, it helps you narrow down your short-list from home without getting your hands dirty.

Your Step-by-Step Pre Purchase Car Inspection Checklist

What you’ll discover inside:

  • The 7-Step Checklist: Our exact mechanical process to weed out obvious lemons before you spend a single dollar on fuel.
  • The 2 Essential Tools: Exactly what you need to help identify a more reliable, safer vehicle before proceeding.
  • The Living Room Test: The most critical, commonly missed car check you should perform online before inspecting a vehicle in person.
BPC Auto Inspect 3-in-1 DIY Free Used Car Buying Guide featuring 7 action steps, an inspection checklist, and deposit receipt forms.

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Why am I giving this away for free?
I see too many Brisbane buyers waste hundreds of dollars booking on-site mobile inspections for vehicles that a simple 5-minute pre-screen could have ruled out. Use this guide to filter out the obvious traps first.

Found a car that passes your initial screening?
If a vehicle looks great online but you want to verify the engine, transmission, diagnostics, and body before making an offer, book a comprehensive mobile pre purchase vehicle inspection across our service areas.

Craig Jones
Founder & Head Inspector, BPC Auto Inspect

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How much does a pre-purchase car inspection cost in Brisbane?

At BPC Auto Inspect, pre-purchase car inspection prices in Brisbane and South East Queensland vary depending on the vehicle’s location. We keep pricing simple by bypassing confusing tier lists – you get one single, all-inclusive, complete vehicle inspection every time. Every comprehensive check includes:

  • Full Mechanical & Electrical Diagnostics: Thorough scan and testing of the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, and electrical modules.
  • Chassis & Body Integrity Checks: Inspection of body panels, paint, and undercarriage to detect hidden previous accident repairs or rust.
  • Official PPSR Car History Report: Title, stolen, written-off (WOVR), and finance encumbrance verification included.

Learn more about our full-service mobile vehicle inspection service across South East Queensland, or view exact location pricing and instant online availability directly on our Setmore Booking Page.