For a thorough check you know you can trust, book your car in for a pre-purchase or end of warranty inspection today.
Come to us, or we'll come to you
At home or work
No matter where your schedule takes you, our mobile servicing vans* will meet you there.
At the car dealership
We'll complete your vehicle inspection before you buy, giving you peace of mind.
At an RAC Auto Services centre
RAC Auto Services centres are located across the Perth metropolitan area.What’s included in your vehicle inspection
While RAC vehicle inspections vary slightly depending on the type of car, every inspection includes a comprehensive car history and safety report.**
Petrol or diesel vehicles
Eligible for mobile or Auto Services centres inspections
- 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: All tyres including spares, 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
Hybrid vehicles
Eligible for mobile or Auto Services centres inspections
- 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: All tyres including spares, 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
Electric vehicles
Eligible for mobile or Auto Services centres inspections
- 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: All tyres including spares, 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
Vehicle inspection pricing
| RAC Members | Non-members | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard^ <10 years |
$293 | $325 |
| Standard^ 10-25 years |
$333 | $370 |
| Non-standard^^ <10 years |
$372 | $414 |
| Non-standard^^ 10-25 years |
$445 | $495 |
What you get in a car history report
A car history report includes several checks on the used car you’re buying, including but not limited to:
- Finance check for money owing – PPSD certificate (previously REVS check)
- Write-off check
- Theft check
- Flood and storm damage check
- Odometer tampering check
- Registration details
- ANCAP safety and emission ratings
Our Auto Advice team is here to answer any questions about your vehicle inspection.
Vehicle inspection terms & conditions (PDF 423KB)
