What type of car do you want to buy?
The type of car you want to buy depends on your own personal taste and needs, and your budget. Whatever your needs and personal taste, buying a car is like any other serious purchase – deciding on the most you want to spend will help narrow down the options and make choosing easier.

How to Buying a car privately?
Buying a car privately involves relying on your own judgement and knowledge. You can arrange for a vehicle inspection at your own cost but there are no statutory warranties. Also, making sure that the vehicle is not encumbered, stolen or de-registered is the responsibility of the buyer. Doing a REVS check will help you ascertain this.

Why we need vehicle inspections?
Before purchasing a second-hand car it is important to inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Inspections can help you identify problems and assess a car’s value more accurately. They can also provide some room for negotiation on the sale price. There are details that are easy to check yourself.

What is the inspection about?
It includes engine number and VIN number, Engine oil, Engine idle, Radiator Coolant, Battery mounting, Tyres (don’t forget the spare), Oil leaks, Rust/accident damage, Panel fitment, Doors and boot lid, Paint, Seat-belts, Lights, Equipment and accessories (not include audio unit), Jack and tool-kit, Steering, Brakes, Suspension and bodywork, etc. Dyno check also available by booking. (This checklist was provided by the NRMA)

Do we need service on the vehicle?
A car is a big investment for most people and a large responsibility. Car owners should regularly maintain their cars to protect their investment and to keep them safe and roadworthy. To keep your car in top condition and to avoid the possibility of breakdown or expensive repairs in the future, you should follow the maintenance schedule. If the car is still under warranty and you don’t have it serviced to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, you may void your warranty

 

What’s the different between rego inspection and pre-purchase inspection?
Rego inspection (pink slip) is a vehicle road worthy inspection report. The RTA standard on passing a road worthy is fairly easy. There is a lot of tolerance allowed in rego inspection.
Pre-purchase inspection is more focus on what the condition of the vehicle. It is more detailed and specified. A vehicle, which in a bad condition may pass the rego inspection but it, may not be a good car to buy.So pre-purchase inspection is more thorough and complete inspection than a rego one.