Pre-purchase car inspections in Auckland

138 pre-purchase car inspectors listed across Auckland, from public business listings checked on 3 November 2026. For typical prices, see the pre-purchase car inspection price guide.

Showing 1–30 of 138Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed

Pre-purchase car inspections in Auckland: listings 1 to 30

  1. VTNZ North Shore

    ListedMTA member

    Glenfield3.5 (1,590 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
  2. Mount Roskill3.6 (1,020 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  3. Orewa Car Services

    ListedMTA member

    Auckland4.6 (708 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  4. Mobile, serves Auckland4.9 (671 Google reviews)

    • Since 2008
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  5. Autoland North Shore Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Rosedale4.8 (636 Google reviews)

    • 24/7
    • Publishes prices
    • Free quotes
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Brakes check
  6. Manly5.0 (548 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  7. Browns Bay5.0 (507 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
  8. Glen Innes4.0 (468 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Battery check
  9. United Autolion Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Penrose4.8 (409 Google reviews)

    • 10 years
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  10. GVI Service Center

    ListedMTA member

    Penrose4.8 (406 Google reviews)

    • 10 years
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
  11. KAAR Avondale

    ListedMTA member

    Avondale4.8 (393 Google reviews)

    • Since 1994
    • Free quotes
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  12. Mairangi Bay4.9 (392 Google reviews)

    • 25 years
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  13. Vodis Automobile Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Wairau Valley4.8 (376 Google reviews)

    • Since 1937
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  14. East Tamaki Automotive

    ListedMTA member

    East Tāmaki4.8 (369 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Tyres & wheel alignment check
  15. Auto Super Shoppe Albany

    ListedMTA member

    Albany4.8 (335 Google reviews)

    • Since 2006
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  16. AA Auto Centre New Lynn

    ListedMTA member

    New Lynn4.2 (324 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  17. Pohutukawa Motors Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Beachlands4.9 (309 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  18. Stanmore Bay4.9 (295 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  19. Takapuna4.8 (295 Google reviews)

    • Since 1955
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  20. Silverdale5.0 (280 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Tyres & wheel alignment check
  21. AA Auto Centre Manukau

    ListedMTA member

    Manukau City Centre4.2 (272 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  22. Shore Automotive

    ListedMTA member

    Rosedale4.8 (271 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  23. Midas Manukau

    ListedMTA member

    Manukau City Centre4.4 (268 Google reviews)

    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  24. Mairangi Automotive

    ListedMTA member

    Rosedale4.7 (266 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  25. Auto Garage

    ListedMTA member

    Hillcrest4.8 (263 Google reviews)

    • 20 years
    • Free quotes
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  26. Glen Eden5.0 (250 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  27. Qualitat European Motors

    ListedMTA member

    Penrose4.5 (248 Google reviews)

    • Since 1972
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  28. AA Auto Centre Henderson

    ListedMTA member

    Henderson4.4 (245 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  29. Wairau Valley4.8 (236 Google reviews)

    • 20 years
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  30. WOF While U Shop

    ListedMTA member

    New Lynn4.6 (235 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections

How to choose a pre-purchase car inspector in Auckland

  1. Use an inspector who has nothing to do with the seller.
  2. Ask whether the price includes a road test, and whether the car needs a current WOF and registration for one.
  3. For a hybrid or EV, add a high-voltage battery test. The battery is the most expensive part.
  4. Check the car's history separately for money owing and odometer readings, or add a history report.
  5. Get the seller's agreement for the inspection, and for a mobile inspection a flat, paved place to do it.

Get at least two written quotes for the same job, and read recent Google reviews rather than relying on the star rating alone. A listing here is not a recommendation: “Listed” businesses have not yet been checked by LocalsBest.

Our full guide to choosing a pre-purchase car inspector.