So, you are in the market to buy a second hand or pre-owned car, what do you do next? Have you thought about its service history? Have you thought about its future servicing or repair needs? Is it a different type of car than you are used to and need to know more about it mechanically?

Then Smithfield Car Diagnostics Automotive Workshop is the right choice of mechanics to help you determine the answers to those questions. We can provide a thorough inspection of your potential new car in our mechanical workshop and supply you with a detailed report on what we find. Then you can make an informed decision* about whether to buy or not.

This Pre-Purchase Inspection can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles.

All cars need regular maintenance and at specific intervals need parts replaced. Knowing what is coming up next can help you with budgeting and prioritising work that needs to be done on your new car.

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, conducting a vehicle inspection or audit, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our motor vehicle condition report will give you all the information you need. The vehicle condition report covers all areas of the vehicle, right down to measuring the width of the brake disc rotors.

If you need to be sure about a vehicle, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you the most thorough understanding you'll ever need, including:

• Ball Joints
• Idler Assembly
• Pivots
• Power Steering
• Rod Ends
• Shock Absorbers/Plates
• Struts
• Spring/Sway Bar & Rubbers
• Steering Box/Rack & Pinion
• Steering Lock
• Suspension Mounts
• 5 Tyres - Size & Type
• Wheels (Spin for True)
• Wheels (Correct Size)
• Wheel Alignment (visual only)
• Bushes
• Wheel Bearings
• Drive Shafts
• CV Boots
• Universals & Centre Bearing
• Oil Leaks
• Mufflers
• Exhaust

• Central Locking
• Cigarette Lighter
• Electric Mirrors
• Gauges & Warning Devices
• Hazard Lights
• indicators
• Head Lamps
• Park Lamps
• Number Plate Lamp
• Reverse Light/Buzzer
• Stop Lights
• Tail Lights
• Instrument Lights
• Interior Lamps
• Reflectors
• Boot Light
• Radio/Cassette/CD
• Horn
• Speedo/Odometer/Trip
• Rear Demister
• Alarm
• Windscreen Washers
• Wipers & Blades
• Power Windows
• General Wiring

• Body Alignment (Visual only)
• Body Damage
• Bonnet Release & Catch
• Boot Release
• Bonnet & Tailgate Struts
• Doors Lock & Catches
• Floor Covering
• Heater/Demister Operation
• Paint Work
• Panel Beating Evident
• Rear View Mirrors
• Rust
• Air Conditioner Operation
• Petrol Flap Release
• Water Leaks
• Planting/Mouldings
• Upholstery
• Weather Seals
• Seat Adjustment
• Seat Belts
• Sunroof
• Trim/Seats
• Weather Seals
• Window Operations
• Windscreen

• Air Cleaner
• Carburettor/Fuel Injection
• Controls
• Engine Oil Condition
• Engine Oil Level
• Fan Belts
• Fan Operation
• Idler Pulleys
• AC /Heater / Radiator Hoses
• Stray Current Test
• Radiator
• Pressure Test Cooling System
• Water Levels & Condition
• Oil Pressure
• Transmission Oil Condition
• Transmission Oil Level
• Water Pump
• (Charge/Rate) Volts
• Alternator/Generator
• Battery Clamp Carrier
• Battery Terminals
• Cam Belt as per Mfrs Specs
• Compression or Power Balance
• Emission Controls
• Engine Mounts
• Engine Noise Level
• Exhaust Emissions
• Fluid Levels
• Fuel Lines
• Fuel Pump
• Ignition System
• Oil Fumes
• Oil Leaks
• Starter Motor
• Turbo

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report. Please call Smithfield Car Diagnostics if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.

Speak with the team at Smithfield Car Diagnostics about pre-purchase inspections!