Don't buy a
lemon.
Inspect first.
Whether you're buying, selling, or need a Roadworthy Certificate — our certified mechanic in Brisbane South covers it all with a full official report every single time.
Simple steps to buying,
selling & certifying
From first enquiry to official report in your hands — we make it fast and stress-free.
Buying a used car? Selling and want proof of condition? Need an RWC? Select the right service and fill in your details online in under 2 minutes.
Full payment upfront secures your booking and instantly unlocks direct SMS and email contact with our mechanic. No payment — no booking.
Our certified mechanic carries out a thorough inspection or RWC — at our workshop or at your location, depending on the service you book.
A complete official report is issued after every inspection. RWC customers receive their QLD certificate same day. Sellers can share it with buyers.
Everything we offer.
One trusted mechanic.
Inspections, seller reports, and Roadworthy Certificates — full report issued every time.
- Full multi-point mechanical inspection
- Engine, transmission & drivetrain check
- Body, paint & accident history detection
- Electrical systems & battery check
- Brakes, tyres & suspension assessment
- Abnormal noise & gear shift check
- Complete road test
- Full official inspection report issued
- Buy / Negotiate / Avoid recommendation
- Contact (SMS & email) unlocked instantly after payment
- Full multi-point mechanical inspection
- Official inspection report to show buyers
- Roadworthy Certificate — $170 option
- Body, paint & structural assessment
- Engine, drivetrain & fluid check
- Electrical systems & road test
- Builds buyer trust, speeds up your sale
- Contact (SMS & email) unlocked instantly after payment
- Official Queensland Roadworthy Certificate
- $96 — you bring the car to our workshop
- $150 — we come to your home or location
- Brakes, tyres & steering check
- Lights, indicators & electrical safety
- Suspension, chassis & body check
- Engine, exhaust & fluid inspection
- Certificate issued same day
RWC at workshop
or at your home.
Need a Roadworthy Certificate in Brisbane South? Bring the car to us for $96, or we come to your door for $150. Certificate issued the same day.
Your RWC done right —
no drama, same day.
A Roadworthy Certificate is a legal requirement in Queensland when selling a registered vehicle or re-registering one that has lapsed. Our certified mechanic carries out the inspection against all QLD Transport requirements and issues the certificate on the day. No hidden fees. No delays.
- Brakes — pads, discs, drums and hydraulics
- Tyres — tread depth, age, condition & pressure
- Steering — play, alignment & power steering
- Lights — headlights, brake lights, indicators & hazards
- Suspension — shocks, springs, bushings & ball joints
- Chassis & body — rust, cracks, structural integrity
- Engine — fluid leaks, exhaust emissions & mounts
- Windscreen, wipers & mirrors
- Official QLD RWC certificate issued same day
Meet Our Mechanic
15+ years under bonnets —
so you don't get burned.
Our mechanic has spent over 15 years working with cars of every make, model, and era — from everyday hatchbacks to prestige European marques. He has built an instinct for hidden issues that only comes from thousands of hours under bonnets, on lifts, and behind the wheel of vehicles others are about to spend their hard-earned savings on.
He has seen every trick in the book — rolled-back odometers, cosmetically patched rust, poorly disclosed crash repairs, and coolant leaks masked with stop-leak sealant. His job is to see through the polish and give you the unvarnished truth before you sign anything.
Beyond pre-purchase inspections, he is fully certified to issue Queensland Roadworthy Certificates — at the workshop or at your home — same day, no fuss.
Every inch. No shortcuts.
Our multi-point inspection covers everything a buyer needs to know — and every seller should be proud to show.
- Engine oil condition & leaks
- Coolant system check
- Timing belt / chain condition
- Transmission fluid & response
- Engine mounts & vibration
- Rust and corrosion inspection
- Shock absorbers & struts
- Ball joints & bushings
- Wheel bearing check
- Steering play and alignment
- Accident damage indicators
- Panel gap consistency
- Respray & touch-up detection
- Door, boot & bonnet alignment
- Frame / chassis integrity
- Battery health & voltage
- All lights and indicators
- Air conditioning performance
- Dashboard warning lights
- Windows, locks & accessories
- Brake pad thickness
- Disc / drum condition
- Tyre tread depth & age
- Tyre sidewall cracks
- Spare tyre condition
- Drive quality & smoothness
- Gear changes under load
- Abnormal noise detection
- Unusual vibrations check
- Buy / Negotiate / Avoid verdict
Real customers.
Real results.
What buyers, sellers and RWC customers say about CarCheck QLD.
"Our mechanic found the car I was about to buy had been in a serious accident the seller didn't disclose. Saved me from a $14,000 mistake. Worth every cent."
"Got my RWC done at the workshop for $96 — quick, professional, certificate same day. No drama at all. Will definitely use again."
"As a seller I booked the inspection so buyers could see the report. Car sold the same weekend — buyers loved the transparency. Worth every dollar."
"First-time buyer, had no idea what to look for. The mechanic explained everything clearly. Bought the car with total confidence. Game changer."
"Booked the mobile RWC — mechanic came to my house, done in an hour, certificate in hand. So much easier than taking time off work. $150 well spent."
"The mechanic found a coolant leak and cracked engine mount worth $1,800 to fix. I walked away from that deal. Best $150 I've ever spent."
Issues found. Money saved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to get started?
Buyer inspection $150 · Seller report from $150 · RWC from $96. Full report every time.