Pre-purchase car inspections in Lower Hutt, Wellington

7 pre-purchase car inspectors listed in Lower Hutt, Wellington, from public business listings checked on 4 November 2026. Most are based in Petone, Alicetown, and Hutt Central. For typical prices, see the pre-purchase car inspection price guide.

Showing 1–7 of 7Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed

Pre-purchase car inspections in Lower Hutt, Wellington: listings 1 to 7

  1. Midas Lower Hutt

    ListedMTA member

    Hutt Central4.7 (373 Google reviews)

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

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  3. Saxton Autos Limited

    ListedMTA member

    Petone4.9 (170 Google reviews)

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

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

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

    ListedMTA member

    Taitā4.9 (39 Google reviews)

    • 20 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Steering & suspension check
  7. Petone4.6 (39 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
    • Tyres & wheel alignment 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.