FAQ

Purchasing an automobile, whether new or used, entails a significant financial investment on your behalf. When buying a new vehicle, there are several sources of information and reviews to help you understand the car’s quality and performance. Alternatively, there aren’t many options for a used one. A used car’s history – whether it suffered major accident damages, any corrective paint jobs, bad repair work, any other significant replacement, or inherent problems – will not be seen through a visual examination due to many users and different purchasers. As a result, purchasing a used automobile may be stressful and feel like a gamble that necessitates extensive knowledge of various car types. Fortunately, pre-purchase vehicle inspection services like ours can assist you in making the best selection possible.

Anyone interested in purchasing a reconditioned or a used vehicle.

The Greasemonkey pre-purchase inspection covers over 200 checkpoints which includes a road test, interior, exterior condition, vehicle diagnosis scan, engine condition, suspensions, hybrid condition, under hood, and under body. All flaws in the above-mentioned categories will be noted so that you can make an informed purchasing decision. Please keep in mind that the areas we check may vary depending on the bundle you choose.

Any vehicle located in Melbourne, Victoria.

Currently, we inspect small cars, hatchback cars, SUV cars, 4-wheel drives, 7-seater cars, Plugin hybrids, Hybrid cars, Electric cars, Estate cars, Pickup vehicles, Performance cars, Vans & trucks.

Book through our website or simply call our helpline on 0481608866 to schedule a Greasemonkey Inspector at car sellers’ location.

You are not required to be there during the inspection, although you are free to do so if you so choose. The inspector will concentrate on the inspection in order to finish it in the time allotted. After the inspection, you will  receive an email with a complete report, photos, videos and a scan report.

All technicians at Greasemonkey Inspectors are qualified experts with over ten years of industry expertise, both locally and globally.

Yes, with the all the packages we do a full diagnostic scan, which is included in the report. Our diagnostic scan includes all components related to the electronic control unit (ECU), not only the engine. In premium package detailed scan report will be included in a PDF format.

There are several benefits to someone using our premium package service. In this we evaluate the vehicle with special tools to identify engine block combustion leaks using relevant test kits, the radiator pressure test to check for cooling system issues, the paint thickness test to check for major accident repairs, tyres thickness tool and the vehicle’s market price valuation. Specially, Greasemonkey Inspectors also provide the buyer with a repair estimate. This is a thorough estimate that includes the cost of spare parts as well as the mechanical charges. With this in hand, the buyer has the upper hand when negotiating with the seller. 

A day’s notice is usually sufficient, sometimes it could be the same day depending on the location of the vehicle and seller’s availability.

After you placed your online purchase, our certified inspector will contact your seller to confirm the vehicle’s availability and schedule an inspection. To conduct the inspection, the inspector will proceed straight to the vehicle. Inspection can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the state of the vehicle and the type of inspection you select (Basic, Standard, or Premium). You will receive the report the same day as the inspection is done.

A basic is a summary of a vehicle’s overall mechanical health. Standard inspection is thorough, whereas Premium inspection is more detailed and includes additional testing with different tools. More information is available on the service page.

If the vehicle sells before we arrive, we will hold your order while you search for another vehicle. When you find another vehicle, you’d like us to inspect. We’ll transfer the information and dispatch our inspector immediately.

Yes, you may have a verbal version of the car assessment report as well, and unlike other services, we don’t charge for it. In this situation, you can speak with one of our agents or a knowledgeable customer service professional over the phone to go over the report. If you decide to proceed with the purchase, we will also give you with extra critical information during the conversation.

No. We make every effort to hide any difficulties from the seller. Unless something big occurs during the inspection or the seller is hanging over the inspector, our inspectors are trained to make the seller believe that everything is going smoothly throughout the inspection.