Whether you're in the market for a petrol, hybrid or electric vehicle, it pays to have an RAC expert mechanic conduct a thorough inspection, giving you peace of mind before your purchase.
For a thorough check you know you can trust, book your car in for an RAC Vehicle Inspection. Our inspections are carried out at an RAC Auto Services centre or one of our mobile servicing vans*.
You’ll get a full report on the vehicle’s general condition and safety components**, plus a car history report, valued at $38.95, included for free (see below for more details).
The following vehicle checks are included
Vehicle inspections differ slightly, depending on the fuel used to power the engine.
Available at Auto Service Centres or Mobile Van inspection
- Engine: Oil level and condition, all fluid levels and condition, power steering, cooling system pressure test, drive belts and pulleys, mounts, noises, radiator and cap condition, road test
- Under body: Exhaust system, drive line, steering components, suspension, wheel bearings, shock absorbers
- Brakes: Brake pads and discs, hand brake, brake hoses
- Tyres: Inspect all tyres including spare, rims and nuts
- Battery and charging system: Electrolyte level, terminals and leads, charge rate, condition, type and size
- Lighting: Exterior and interior lights
- Interior components: Seatbelts, window operation, air conditioner operation
Available at Auto Service Centres or Mobile Van inspection
- Engine: Oil level and condition, all fluid levels and condition, power steering, cooling system pressure test, drive belts and pulleys, mounts, noises, radiator and cap condition, road test
- Under body: Exhaust system, drive line, steering components, suspension, fuel hoses, wheel bearings, shock absorbers
- Brakes: Brake pads and discs, hand brake, brake hoses
- Tyres: Inspect all tyres including spare, rims and nuts
- Battery and charging system: Electrolyte level, terminals and leads, charge rate, condition, type and size
- Lighting: Exterior and interior lights
- Interior components: Seatbelts, window operation, air conditioner operation
Available at Auto Service Centres or Mobile Van inspection
- Electric motors: Condition of coolant system hoses, motor mounts, motor noises, road test.
- Under body: Drive line, steering components, suspension, wheel bearings, shock absorbers.
- Brakes: Brake pads and discs, hand brake, brake hoses.
- Tyres: Inspect all tyres including spare, rims and nuts.
- Lighting: Exterior and interior lights.
- Battery and charging system (12V auxiliary battery): Electrolyte level, terminals and leads, charge rate, condition, type and size.
- Interior components: Seatbelts, window operation, air conditioner operation.
- High voltage: Visual inspection of condition of high voltage components including compressor, heater, inverter and converter (if applicable).
- Charging equipment: Visual inspection of high voltage cables, check charging port and supplied charging equipment, charging port rubber cap.
- High voltage (HV) battery: Visual inspection of condition and security.
| RAC Members | Non-members | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard^ <10 years |
$276 | $307 |
| Standard^ 10 years to 25 |
$314 | $348 |
| Non Standard^^ <10 years |
$351 | $390 |
| Non Standard^^ 10 years to 25 |
$420 | $466 |
What is a car history report?
A car history report provides history on whether the used car you are buying has been written off, stolen, damaged or has money owing on it.
The following is included in the report:
- Finance check for money owing – PPSR certificate (previously REVS)
- Written off check
- Stolen check
- Flood/storm damage check
- Odometer wind back check
- Registration details
- ANCAP Safety & Emission Rating
Read our Vehicle Inspection terms and conditions
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