Pre-purchase car inspections in Wellington City

10 pre-purchase car inspectors listed in Wellington City, Wellington, from public business listings checked on 4 November 2026. Most are based in Te Aro, Brooklyn, and Johnsonville. For typical prices, see the pre-purchase car inspection price guide.

Showing 1–10 of 10Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed

Pre-purchase car inspections in Wellington City: listings 1 to 10

  1. Car Therapy Centre

    ListedMTA member

    Wellington Central4.9 (414 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Vehicle safety inspections
    • Brakes check
  2. Johnsonville4.8 (215 Google reviews)

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

    ListedMTA member

    Thorndon4.9 (201 Google reviews)

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

    ListedMTA member

    Rongotai5.0 (190 Google reviews)

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

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  6. Te Aro4.5 (130 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
    • Brakes check
  7. 313 Motors Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Te Aro4.9 (103 Google reviews)

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

    ListedMTA member

    Miramar4.5 (86 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes check
  9. VS MOTORS LTD

    ListedMTA member

    Kilbirnie4.4 (46 Google reviews)

    • Pre-purchase inspections
    • WOF inspections
    • Engine diagnostics
  10. 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.