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Explore the Latest Insights on Mobile Auto Inspections and Vehicle Buying Tips

Welcome to the Instant Auto Reach Blog, your trusted resource for everything related to mobile auto inspection services, pre purchase inspections, and smart vehicle buying decisions across Melbourne. Here, we share expert tips, industry updates, maintenance advice, inspection checklists, buyer guides, and real-world stories to help you make confident automotive decisions. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced driver, our blogs are packed with valuable insights tailored just for you. Stay informed, stay protected, and drive smarter with Instant Auto Reach

Mud build-up under a used work ute found during an inspection in Melbourne

Used Toyota Hilux – What We Find

A used Hilux holds its price because buyers assume it is unbreakable. Across seven Hilux inspections in the Instant Auto

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Instant Auto Reach inspector checking a used Toyota SUV at a seller's home in Melbourne

What 53 Used Toyota Inspections Found

Toyota is the most inspected make in the Instant Auto Reach Inspection Index, at 53 of 181 reports. The badge

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Buyer reading a same-day inspection report on a phone before buying a used car in Melbourne

Is a Pre Purchase Inspection Worth It?

Short answer, on our numbers, yes. A pre purchase inspection starts at $348. In the Instant Auto Reach Inspection Index,

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Inspector checking under the oil filler cap of a used car for coolant residue

12 Critical Faults We Found in Used Cars

In 100 severity rated inspections, 12 cars carried a finding our inspectors rated Critical. That is the top level of

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Graphic showing 55 of 100 used cars had a major or critical fault

How Often Does a Pre Purchase Inspection Find a Major Fault?

More often than not. In 100 Instant Auto Reach reports rated on the Instant Auto Reach Severity Scale, 55 cars

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Odometer of a used car showing over 200,000 km during a pre-purchase inspection

High Kilometre Used Cars – What the Data Says

Is 200,000 km too many? Not always. But in the Instant Auto Reach Inspection Index, 48% of cars over 200,000

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Inspector checking front suspension bushes on a used car with a torch during a mobile inspection in Melbourne

The 7 Most Common Faults We Find on Used Cars in Melbourne

The most common fault on a used car is not the engine or the gearbox. It is worn suspension, found

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Instant Auto Reach inspector reviewing a digital pre-purchase inspection report beside a used car in Melbourne

What 181 Melbourne Pre-Purchase Inspections Actually Found

Most advice about buying a used car is opinion. This is not. We went back through 181 of our own

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Used car buyer reviewing an inspection report before negotiating price

How to Negotiate a Used Car Price After a Pre-Purchase Inspection

A pre purchase inspection is not only useful for deciding whether to buy a car. It can also give you

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Used Car Buying Guide Australia

Complete Used Car Buying Guide Australia – What to Check Before You Buy

Buying a used car is not just about finding the right make, model and price. You are also deciding whether

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Used car inspection checklist before buying a vehicle

Used Car Inspection Checklist Australia

A used car can look excellent in an online listing and still have problems that are difficult to spot in

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PPSR versus pre-purchase vehicle inspection comparison

PPSR vs Pre Purchase Inspection – Do You Need Both?

If you are buying a used car, it is easy to think a single check should tell you everything. It

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