Pre-purchase car inspections in Wellington

24 pre-purchase car inspectors listed across Wellington, from public business listings checked on 4 November 2026. For typical prices, see the pre-purchase car inspection price guide.

Showing 1–24 of 24Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed

Pre-purchase car inspections in Wellington: listings 1 to 24

  1. My Auto Shop

    ListedMTA member

    Mobile, serves Wellington4.9 (4,619 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
  2. VTNZ Porirua

    ListedMTA member

    Elsdon3.9 (637 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
  3. Car Therapy Centre

    ListedMTA member

    Wellington Central4.9 (414 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Brakes check
  4. Midas Lower Hutt

    ListedMTA member

    Hutt Central4.7 (373 Google reviews)

    • Since 1988
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  5. Petone4.9 (291 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  6. Midas Porirua

    ListedMTA member

    Porirua City Centre4.8 (278 Google reviews)

    • Since 1988
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  7. Plimmerton5.0 (230 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  8. Johnsonville4.8 (215 Google reviews)

    • 25 years
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  9. Powerhaus Wellington

    ListedMTA member

    Thorndon4.9 (201 Google reviews)

    • Since 2009
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  10. Winnies Auto Repair

    ListedMTA member

    Rongotai5.0 (190 Google reviews)

    • Since 2020
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  11. Mount Cook3.8 (181 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  12. Saxton Autos Limited

    ListedMTA member

    Petone4.9 (170 Google reviews)

    • Since 2005
    • Free quotes
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  13. Alicetown4.1 (164 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Tyres & wheel alignment check
  14. Melling4.1 (134 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  15. Te Aro4.5 (130 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  16. Plimmerton Auto Services

    ListedMTA member

    Plimmerton5.0 (119 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Steering & suspension check
  17. 313 Motors Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Te Aro4.9 (103 Google reviews)

    • Since 2017
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Battery check
  18. MJ Motors

    ListedMTA member

    Miramar4.5 (86 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
  19. Zion Motors

    ListedMTA member

    Paraparaumu4.8 (83 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  20. VS MOTORS LTD

    ListedMTA member

    Kilbirnie4.4 (46 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  21. All Fleet Services

    ListedMTA member

    Taitā4.9 (39 Google reviews)

    • 20 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Steering & suspension check
  22. Gordon Motors

    ListedMTA member

    Raumati Beach4.9 (39 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Tyres & wheel alignment check
  23. Petone4.6 (39 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Tyres & wheel alignment check
  24. Brooklyn4.6 (24 Google reviews)

    • 38 years
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Steering & suspension check

How to choose a pre-purchase car inspector in Wellington

  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.