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Used Car Buying Guides
Straight answers to the questions that come up when you're inspecting a used car.
Used Car Inspection Options ComparedMechanic, motoring club, doing it yourself or an app: what each way of inspecting a used car in Australia costs, what it covers, and when to use it.Is a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection Worth It?A mechanic's pre-purchase inspection costs $250–350. When it's worth paying for, what it covers, and how to rule out bad cars yourself first.What Is a PPSR Check?A PPSR check shows whether a used car has money owing, or has been reported stolen or written off. What it covers, how to run one and when.