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Get A Free QuoteBuying a used car in South Africa is a minefield of rolled-back odometers, hidden accident damage and cars sold voetstoots with no recourse. A pre-purchase inspection puts an independent mechanic on your side before you pay. Mobile Mechanic Durban comes to wherever the car is (the seller's home, a dealership or a roadside meet) and gives you an honest, structured assessment so you know exactly what you are buying.
A proper inspection takes around 90 minutes to two hours, including a road test. We check the body for panel-gap inconsistencies, mismatched paint and filler that betray accident repair; the engine bay for oil and coolant condition, leaks and tired belts and hoses; and the suspension, steering, brakes and tyres for wear. We plug in for an OBD2 scan to pull stored fault codes the dashboard may be hiding, and we road-test for cold-start behaviour, gear changes, knocks and braking.
On the Durban coast there is one check that matters more than anywhere inland: rust. Salt-laden, humid coastal air attacks the undercarriage, brake lines, sills and wheel arches first, so a car that looks spotless on top can be corroding underneath. We go under the car specifically to look for it — and our guide to looking after a car in Durban's coastal climate explains why KZN vehicles need this scrutiny.
We cross-check the VIN across the chassis, engine and licence disc, sanity-check the service history, and compare interior wear against the claimed mileage to flag a possible odometer rollback. The same diagnostic scan we use also confirms that warning lights have not simply been cleared or bulbs removed before the sale. You get a clear summary of what is sound, what needs attention, and what it is likely to cost.
An inspection is cheap insurance — even on a R60,000 car, one hidden head-gasket, gearbox or structural-rust problem can cost more than the car itself. It is just as useful as a pre-trip health check before a long drive, or before you commit to a big repair. We will happily flag anything from worn brakes to tired suspension so you can negotiate, or walk away, with confidence.
Basic pre-purchase inspection: around R900 | Comprehensive inspection: R1,500–R1,800 | Luxury or complex vehicles: higher by arrangement. A small fee against a potential R150,000 mistake — every inspection includes a diagnostic scan and a written summary.
All prices are estimates. We provide a firm quote after inspecting your vehicle. No hidden fees — you approve the price before we start.
Yes — that is the whole point of a mobile inspection. We come to wherever the car is, assess it on the spot and give you an independent report before you pay a cent. You do not move the car, and the seller is not the one doing the checking.
We check panel gaps, paint depth, weld and overspray signs and structural areas for accident repair, cross-check the VIN, and compare interior wear against the displayed mileage. We cannot guarantee catching every hidden write-off, so for high-value cars we also recommend a VIN history check alongside the inspection.
Usually yes. Even on a budget car, one hidden problem — a head gasket, a gearbox or structural rust — can cost more than you paid. An inspection is small next to that repair bill, or next to the loss on a voetstoots purchase you have no recourse on.
We provide vehicle inspection services across these Durban suburbs and surrounding areas.
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