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Rust assessment is deemed crucial on all vehicles as it specifically relates to the structure of the vehicle. Australian vehicles are much more susceptible to rust because of the humid climate of the coastline towns and the harsh climates of the inland residents.
A vehicle that is rusty on the outside, is rusty from the inside as well and comes up with lots of electrical failures such as water pump failure, starter motor failure, electric steering failure and much more.
Sometimes rust penetrates inside the radiator as well and affects the entire cooling system of the vehicle and the engine block as well where there is a coolant passage and we can easily avoid it.
By just a visual rust assessment we can see the extent of damage and tell the buyer if the rust is serious or if it is just a common age-related one which is normal and does not pose a threat.
One inspector physically inspects the vehicle and uploads the complex computer fault diagnosis data, and another senior inspector will analyse the uploaded data in the office after the physical inspection.
Another thing that the second inspector will do is to review the entire report from A to Z, check hundreds of pictures taken at the time of inspection to find more issues, moderate the first inspector's notes, make corrections, Etc.
This way inevitably we can find more issues and is unique in the industry. Last Check is the only vehicle inspection company in Australia that offers such a service. For more info, please Click Here.
Standard Onboard Fault Diagnosis uses a portion of scan tool capability called OBD2 Protocol and can only show selected fault codes in the car such as finding the reason for illuminated engine light, detecting bad oxygen sensors and standard things of this nature.
Standard OBD2 Fault Diagnosis normally gives you one or two pages of fault codes and cannot narrow down the potential causes of each fault like an advanced machine that is exclusive to each make and model.
It is, however, very important and is a necessity in all pre-purchase car inspections and not doing that means we do not know absolutely anything about the internal part of the car and makes the inspection a pure waste of time. To learn more, please Click Here.
Computer diagnosis is the inspector’s eyes on the internal parts of the powertrain and finds issues such as Engine problems, Gearbox issues, ABS problems, Airbag faults, Electronic faults and things that can not be visually seen.
Standard Computer Fault Diagnosis gives you the OBD2 Scan of the vehicle and tells you if the vehicle has any current faults internally and reads the check engine light for you on the cluster in case it is on.
Please note that our job is to find out the problems of the vehicle, only at the time of inspection. If you are buying a used vehicle, your vehicle can go bad at any time right after the inspection and it can not be predicted.
At the same time, no one can put faults on the third party’s vehicle based on prediction and with no evidence.
Buying even a perfect used car, can be risky and unpredictable however it is more publicly preferred.
You do save on the purchase but you might need to spend money on repairs shortly after.
Our job is to find the mechanical issues of the vehicle, anything that needs repair to keep the vehicle running. We also point out the major cosmetic issues as well like big bodily damages of over 20cm such as big dents, however, all used cars have some small cosmetic issues internally and externally which are not deemed problems and no used vehicle is excluded.
We do not look at the small cosmetic issues like small scratches, minor hail marks, small broken interior items, etc and do not report on them.
At the same time, we supply you with lots of pictures and try to point out whatever big or small item that we see to help you out as a courtesy. Something that no other provider does!
Just check our sample report and sample picture album to see what we do and what you will receive.
The final visual inspection is the responsibility of the purchaser and we do not recommend making any commitment unless you have seen the vehicle and you are happy with the physical condition even if you are interstate.
We never miss any big issues and the final report that we produce is checked by two more experts other than the inspector before it is sent out.
This is unique in the industry and ensures the maximum accuracy of the reports we produce.
Advanced Computer Fault Diagnosis goes beyond just an OBD2 test and definitely finds much more issues than standard diagnosis.
Apart from the current engine and gearbox problems, it finds the Hidden Faults of the powertrain as well even if the seller or his mechanic have removed them from the system (ECU) so that they do not show on just a standard diagnosis.
This test is done by Sophisticated Diagnostic Computers and not just a normal OBD scanner.
This is very handy especially if you do not know how the vehicle has been maintained in the past or if you are not confident that the seller has revealed all previous problems to you.
This plan works against all scams for both private and dealer purchases and finding any hidden problem can potentially save the buyer hundreds or thousands of dollars in repair costs.
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Hybrid cars are equipped with a hybrid battery status indicator either on the instrument cluster or on a separate dashboard screen. It shows live battery performance including charging and discharging.
Our hybrid car specialists put the engine under different conditions to visually check if the hybrid battery is working as it should, however, we cannot precisely comment on the numeric battery charging capacity or whether it needs replacement as it requires special computers to do so.
Apart from visual inspection of the hybrid battery by checking the battery status indicators of the vehicle, our hybrid car specialists are equipped with state-of-the-art Diagnostic Computers for each make and model car to give you much more in-depth information about the battery.
With 100% accuracy, we can inform you if the hybrid battery needs replacement which can save the buyer thousands of dollars in repair costs, or if it still has life left and should not be touched.
We can also see if the hybrid battery is performing as it should and won't suddenly shut down and things of this nature, however, we cannot precisely indicate the numeric battery charging capacity as we need access to the battery unit which is normally located under the seats and we do not take the seats out.
It is also not legal to perform any work on the hybrid battery on the roadside because of the risks to the public and the inspector and by law, it needs to be done in an equipped workshop using special anti-surge gear.
Number of the modules inside the ECU (Vehicle Onboard Computer) is different across the board and no two cars have the exact same number of modules even if they are from the same manufacturer.
All our inspection plans have a limit when it comes to computer fault diagnosis except for this plan. Unlimited Original Computer Fault Diagnosis has no limit and literally scans everything inside ECU with no restrictions.
From OBD 2 , Engine Live Data & Engine Component Test to Finding Hidden Faults & Deliberately Erased Fault Codes all the way to a Spark Plug Inside One of the Cylinders or a Single Gear Inside the Gearbox will be scanned for faults. These are all internal parts of t he powertrain that cannot be physically inspected.
This job is always done by TWO inspectors and takes up to 6 Hours after the inspection to finish. One inspector physically inspects the vehicle and uploads dozens of pages of computer scanning data to our servers and another senior inspector will analyse the data in the office and add their findings to the report before it is sent to the client.
If no issues are found, it reassures the buyer that the car has been perfect at the time of inspection and they can go ahead with the purchase and if only one issue is found, it can potentially Save the Buyer Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars in Repair Costs especially if the car is valuable or the repair cost is high.
Number of the modules inside the ECU (Vehicle Onboard Computer) is different across the board and no two cars have the exact same number of modules even if they are from the same manufacturer.
All our inspection plans have a limit when it comes to computer fault diagnosis except for this plan. Unlimited Original Computer Fault Diagnosis has no limit and literally scans everything inside ECU with no restrictions.
From OBD 2 , Engine Live Data & Engine Component Test to Finding Hidden Faults & Deliberately Erased Fault Codes all the way to a Spark Plug Inside One of the Cylinders or a Single Gear Inside the Gearbox will be scanned for faults. These are all internal parts of t he powertrain that cannot be physically inspected.
This job is always done by TWO inspectors and takes up to 6 Hours after the inspection to finish. One inspector physically inspects the vehicle and uploads dozens of pages of computer scanning data to our servers and another senior inspector will analyse the data in the office and add their findings to the report before it is sent to the client.
If no issues are found, it reassures the buyer that the car has been perfect at the time of inspection and they can go ahead with the purchase and if only one issue is found, it can potentially Save the Buyer Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars in Repair Costs especially if the car is valuable or the repair cost is high.
Brake system gets fully checked including ABS, brake fluid, brake lines and brake functionality in case a costly repair is needed however since we can not take the wheels off, consumables such as brake pad thickness & discs cannot be determined at the road side inspection.
Condition of consumables at the same time has nothing to do with the mechanical shape of the vehicle and replacement will be needed across the board on all vehicles at some stage.
Headlights and taillights will also be checked as well as the blinkers however reverse & brake lights can’t be checked since two people are needed to do so and it cannot be safely done by the inspector. Light bulbs are however consumable and not generally costly to replace across the board.
We tilt the truck cabins where possible to have a clear view of the engine block. Tilting the cabin is very risky on the side of the road and can cause serious injuries or worse if anything goes wrong or in case the cabin falls down as it is common especially on older trucks.
We insure each truck before tilting the cabin and in case anything happens to anyone as a result of an accident, our insurer will cover the costs.
We can tilt the manual cabins with the insurance coverage however we can not tilt the electric or hydraulic cabins on the road side and the insurer won’t cover the risks.At the same time, we can ask the truck owner to tilt the cabin for us at their own risk and without any insurance cover.
We do every test by the book and under strict guidelines and if the owner is not willing to tilt the cabin, we can not force them or do it ourselves even with their permission.
If you want to buy a prime mover with electric or hydraulic cabin lifter, we encourage you to ask the seller before booking the inspection if they are willing to do so.
This process is generally very easy and quick but each truck has its own tools and the owner must have them otherwise it makes it impossible since we do not have the tools for all different makes and models and we solely rely on the truck tool box which is a must have in all heavy vehicles.
NOTE: Most oil leaks and imperfections can still be seen without tilting the cabin as the inspector goes under the truck and checks everything.
We drive all trucks as long as they are registered or the seller provides a trade plate if it is unregistered. All Trucks will be insured for up to 100K before we can drive them at no cost for the seller or buyer.
Our truck inspectors all have Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence and are insured to drive the vehicle. The insurance however does not cover prime movers and road rangers, but we still take them for a drive to ensure everything is fine.
For this, the inspector sits next to the driver, gives commands and takes notes. This is normally very easy, and the sellers always drive the vehicle for us however it is best to check with the seller to ensure they have a valid licence to do so.
Please note that roadworthy inspection is completely different from roadside inspection. Roadside inspection of a third party’s vehicle is limited to a visual check with no hoist facility, equipment, proper lighting, or permission to work on the vehicle, but roadworthy is the opposite.
In roadside inspection, we jack the vehicle up from one side where the vehicle is parked only to go under the vehicle with limited access to the suspension and underbody. Even if the vehicle is high enough and jacking is not required, still the suspension is under pressure of the body weight and no minor cracks or imperfections can be seen. We also cannot take all the wheels off anyone’s vehicle and have no permission to work on the vehicle so inevitably small and minor issues such as a cracked boot or suspension issues, brake routers and pads thickness, bad light bulbs especially when we have full daylight as well as minor leaks and seepages especially when under the engine is covered cannot be detected.
Roadside pre-purchase inspection finds major mechanical issues in the vehicle such as bad engine, gearbox and electronics or major previous collisions, which is the best decision before purchasing any used vehicle. It saves people from buying a bad vehicle, but it cannot guarantee that it passes roadworthy tests, especially interstate.
Roadworthy and changing registration is however different and its focus is mainly on vehicle safety. This is a meticulous job, needs a hoist facility, FULL PERMISSION to work on the vehicle and open parts if needed and needs to be done at an authorised service centre. To do this the vehicle needs to go up on a hoist with all the wheels hanging to see the majorly cracked suspension bushes and every inch of the underbody needs to be seen by the technician. The wheels must also be taken off and discs and pads will be carefully inspected and measured for thickness. Lights will also be checked undercover to ensure they all work.
Although a vehicle with a bad powertrain, failed electronics, rusted body, poor paint and bad cosmetic status or a vehicle that has been involved in a major crash which can be mostly picked up during pre-purchase inspection, can easily pass roadworthy as long as the roadworthy items are checked out, a mechanically sound vehicle cannot necessarily pass roadworthy especially interstate.