Car Inspections
It’s important to make sure a car is safe to drive before you part with your money to get it. Whether you’re buying new or used, a pre-purchase car inspection can stop you from driving away in a dud or, worse, putting your life at risk. Car inspections are also essential when you’re selling a car or transferring it to a new owner, re-registering an unregistered vehicle, or if you’ve been served a defect notice. With mobile vehicle inspections, a mechanic comes to you so that you don’t have to take time out of your busy day in order to have your vehicle checked.
There’s a fair amount to examine when you’re buying any kind of vehicle, especially a second-hand one. There’s the service history, the state of the tyres, the interior and the electronic components, just for starters. Checking the basics is par for the course when car shopping. But the less you know about cars, the easier it is to miss the small signs that can become big problems later on. Professional motor mechanics can conduct thorough, detailed car inspections that leave no stone unturned and no fault overlooked.
Mobile Car Inspections
NC Autos provides mobile car inspections in the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane regions. From Caboolture to Chermside and all the way out to Warner, we can meet you at a location of your choice and make sure your car is roadworthy and safe to drive.
NC Autos has over 15 years automobile experience and experience working on all kinds of vehicles, from 4WDs to SUVs and luxury vehicles. We’re worked on so many different types of cars in every possible kind of condition, we can easily identify problems and how to fix them.
Here’s what you can expect from our mobile car inspections in the Moreton Bay area:
Safety inspection
From dealerships to auctions to online sellers, you have a huge range of options to choose from when you’re car shopping in Moreton Bay or Brisbane. The flipside of this freedom of choice is that you have to proceed with caution. Not every seller has professional quality control in place, and neglecting a safety inspection increases your risks of expensive repairs, potential legal issues and accidents.
NC Autos can examine a car before you buy it with an eye on how safe and roadworthy it is. We’ll identify any components that may be unsafe or due for replacement and present them in a report before you part with your money. Checking all the important factors like brakes and safety features, hidden damage and the seller’s claims about the vehicle’s history, we’ll make sure you can feel confident before you part with your money. If the safety inspection uncovers any issues, you can make your decision from a more informed place and often bargain the seller down to a more reasonable price.
Roadworthy certificate
In Queensland, a safety certificate (also known as a “roadworthy certificate”) is essential when you’re buying a vehicle such as a car, motorbike or trailer. This detailed inspection covers the basic safety standards for many components including tyres, brakes, suspension, steering, body rust and damage. You’re also required by law to get a roadworthy certificate when you’re transferring a vehicle to a new owner, transferring your registration to Queensland from another state or territory or re-registering an unregistered car.
An approved inspection station (AIS) can give you a certificate demonstrating your vehicle is fit to be on the road. NC Autos is one such inspection station, and we can make securing that certificate easier by coming to you. Reasonably priced and servicing all areas of Moreton Bay, our mobile certificates offer you peace of mind that fits into your busy life.
Other car inspections
There are many good reasons to conduct a safety inspection and in Queensland, several other inspections exist besides pre-purchase inspections and roadworthies. Other vehicle inspections NC Autos offers to make sure your car is suitable for the road include:
Certificate of inspection (COI)
An annual or biannual certificate of inspection is required for vehicles like taxis, trucks and rideshare vehicles.
Defect notice clearance
Police and transport inspectors will issue you a defect notice if they find your vehicle unsafe and unworthy of being on the road. You’ll have to repair and rectify the issues and arrange another inspection to make sure your car is suitable to be on the road.
Insurance-related inspections
Some insurance companies use inspections to determine new policies and eligibility for claims. These inspections help verify damage, identify hazards and set the right premiums.
Written-off vehicle inspections
If your car has been written off and then repaired, a WOVI is required before you can re-register the vehicle.
If you need your vehicle inspected for any reason, contact NC Autos and we’ll see what we can arrange.
Contact us
For car inspections that meet you where you are and provide you with peace of mind that your vehicle is safe to drive, contact NC Autos on 075208 8962 or make an online booking.
NC Autos offers comprehensive car inspection services across the Moreton Bay region, providing reliable and professional assessments for drivers in suburbs including Caboolture, Chermside, and Warner. Whether you need a Safety Certificate (Roadworthy) for selling or transferring ownership, a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for rideshare or commercial vehicles, or help clearing a defect notice, NC Autos ensures vehicles meet Queensland’s legal and safety standards. With mobile inspection services available, NC Autos makes it convenient for customers in these areas to stay roadworthy without the hassle of travelling far. Their experienced team also handles pre-purchase inspections and modification compliance checks, giving local residents peace of mind on the road.