Stateroads Car Inspections

From first contact (with Jo) to final comprehensive report, the service we received was exceptional. The inspection of the Accord Euro we wanted to buy was arranged and carried out within 24 hours (on a Friday). I had a phone call from the inspector (Rick) after his inspection where he ran me through the highlights and a couple of issues he’d… Read more

noted. We received the comprehensive inspection report, including ~70 photos detailing the car and the insepection/tests carried out, that evening. The report was detailed and professional. In particular the numerous detailed photos of the underside of the car were really useful as they confirmed the clean condition of the car. The comprehensive report enabled us to identify a few issues that the dealer fixed before pick up. 3 months and a fair few km later, and the car is still as good as the day we bought it.

Thanks to Rick and Jo for making our buying experience so good. I can’t recommend these guys highly enough and will certainly be using their services again.

I used State Roads first time to inspect a rather left field vehicle being a 2017 Polestar. Being a rather rare car and being tasked the platinum inspection, did not faze Rick the vehicle inspector. He did a comprehensive and thorough report and… Read more

also noted items that were not able to be inspected at the time. Rick then followed up with a phone call and answered all questions I had regarding his report and photo's. I thoroughly recommend State Road and a big thank-you to Rick and his service.

If I could rate them 0 I would. I was quoted $379 or so via email. Then was charged $450+. The inspector was late (even though there was a 2 hour window) maybe don’t book so close together if your inspectors are incapable of getting there on time. Was told things didn’t work/were stuck - actually completely fine. Told there was a cat - but there… Read more

was none. Didn’t know how to use the gear stick, didn’t try out 4wd (thought if I paid nearly $500 they’d try but no), went to only 30km/hr. Typical of the car to wobble at higher speeds so not sure why he didn’t try (a road with a higher speed was just there) complained and the ‘owner’ was horrible. Calling the car a POS even though the only reason it was marked low was because the inspector wasn’t sure who worked on it/couldn’t analyse the work done (it is an engine swapped car). Biggest waste of money. They’re terrible people all of them. Also made sexist comments saying ‘I’m not trying to be sexist but’ and went on about handling the car. If you have to start a sentence with ‘I’m not trying to be sexist’ then you are. AVOID THEM!!

Quick, Easy and Honest – I was having a stressful situation purchasing a car as I put a deposit down I started hearing and fearing about the car and started to stress and wonder if I had made a mistake as I was in a financial situation and didn't want to commit to something like this without addressing some concerns and having a piece of mind, then I came across these… Read more

guys, never have I had a car inspected and did not know what to expect, started off with the reception, answered so quick and was able to tell them my concerns and gave me options that suited my needs quick and easy, they contacted the dealer and dealt with everything after I provided some information the turn around was literally less the 24 hours, the inspector John was very thorough with the inspection detailed and took lots of pictures for me to have a look, provided a detailed certificate called me straight away and explained everything to me and what ever was wrong with the car John had told the dealer to get it sorted which was also confirmed , the team and John made me have a piece of mind and made the whole process smooth, would definitely use again and could not recommend this place enough. If you have doubts with a car trust me nothing beats piece of mind and these guys will deliver.

Outstanding service! – Booked a pre-purchase inspection for a Mercedes Benz S-Class. Being a car with many complex systems, I wanted to get the most detailed and thorough inspection possible prior to making my decision whether to purchase it. I was very impressed with just how thorough and comprehensive the inspection was. Far more in-depth than those offered by some… Read more

competitors. It was great that it included a diagnostic scan also, for added peace of mind. I really appreciated the clear yet detailed report I was given, along with the photos. Although I am someone who is in to cars and understands them very well, the way that the report is structured makes the information easily accessible to those who do not know much about cars.

Also, I would like to particularly thank the inspector who called me to let me know about the car's condition. His customer service was outstanding.

I am very happy to recommend the services of this company to anyone buying a used car. I will certainly be using them again in the future.

Ray was very thorough and professional when he performed a pre purchase inspection on a Ute for me. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided detailed feedback and advice. I highly recommend Ray and Stateroads car inspections.

Absolutely 10/10 experience with State Roads, cannot recommend them highly enough. A real person answers the phone each and every time you call, the timeline is quick, the costs are reasonable, and the resulting inspection report was beyond thorough. I have to particularly commend Trevor, who did most excellent work. I am extremely impressed with this company and will not only use them again but recommend them to everyone who asks.

Received a thorough report from Ray and he uncovered a major red flag in the vehicle that if I had purchased would have been a nightmare to resolve. Saved me $$$ and very much worth the price of the premium 4x4 inspection.

State Roads was hired to inspect my 2019 BRZ, which had less than 20,000 km on the clock and had been maintained in excellent condition. The inspector carried out only a brief inspection, lifting the car, taking some photos, and then doing a short test drive. After the drive, he commented that it was a very nice car. However, the next day, the… Read more

buyer informed me that because the inspector had reported many issues, he would not proceed with the purchase. My car was in roadworthy condition, with a full service history from Subaru, and I firmly believe the State Roads inspector unfairly failed the inspection. As a result, I have lost trust in State Roads and I will never allow state roads to ever inspect my car again in the future.

Don’t use them no value no safety not professionals they steal from Cars – Terrible company, not professional be aware do not use they show up in a normal Car zero safety the inspector has tools from Online Temu. He was a jack in the car. The car slipped down no safety at all do not use he plugged in the scanner and deleted all the files from my car, they are cheap for a reason.

Don’t trust these guys!!! – Don’t trust these guys with your investment! After I paid for a comprehensive check as I was buying the 4x4 unseen (interstate) I am up for thousands of dollars in repairs… rust in chassis, suspension components need replacing, brake pads grinding, window switch, Clutch… Don’t trust them with your investment!!!

State Roads have been excellent to deal with and were able to accommodate changing my booking for a different car and have been really responsive. The mechanic was very knowledgeable and gave me really good insight about the issues they identified. Definitely going with these guys again for future inspections.

Extremely happy with the service provided, very quick and efficient. We had the inspection and report all back within 24 hours of contacting State Roads. Joanne was very helpful with the booking side of things and Ray was very thorough when explaining the issues and went above and beyond with ensuring I didn’t make a bad decision. This report was so essential and has saved me thousands.

I have no idea about cars and just wanted peace of mind before buying mine, state roads did a great job and were very transparent! Used them twice and one time they discovered the car was written off and had many mechanical issues and saved me thousands! Second time they were as great and made me sure before getting the car. Definitely worth the 300$. Show details

Very good service from Ray. He called after the inspection and provided a good description of the vehicle and its condition. He also gave some advice on how to look after the vehicle over the longer term

Thank you to Joanne, Robert and Anthony (inspector) for a professional service in providing a comprehensive and detailed report of a pre-purchase vehicle we intend to buy. We booked the Platinum inspection report which was very thorough and detailed for the mechanical, body and interior condition of the vehicle in addition to providing ownership… Read more

history and a financial report as well as a odometer authenticity check. The speed in which the inspection was booked and conducted was amazing, within 48 hours. Thank you State Roads BNE/QLD team. We will definitely use you again and I have already recommended you to a work colleague. Thank you. Best Pete & Lisa Wales

5 star service provided with an very detailed report provided. I would highly recommend State Roads service to anyone looking for a pre purchase inspection. John and Jo were a pleasure to deal with.

Thanks so much for sending through the reports. I'd just like to say that Ray, who did the inspection on Saturday so early after travelling so far, was an absolute legend - the consummate professional.

Anthony was great to deal with. Highly knowledgable, found faults even the mechanics though were hard to find without being in the workshop. Also helped at no cost to do a second inspection when repairs went over the 14 days allowed. Would highly recommend him to anyone seek a mobile rwc service in queensland metro area.

I used State Roads for a pre-purchase car inspection and was very impressed. The inspector was punctual, professional, and extremely thorough. The detailed report helped me make a confident decision and saved me from potential issues. A great service if you're buying a used car!

I had a great experience with this car inspection company. The staff was professional, friendly, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The inspection was detailed and gave me peace of mind about my vehicle. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable and honest service!

The service from state roads was great! I called first thing in the morning and received a same day inspection. Flavio also gave me a detailed review with exceptional notes outlining any concerns or issues I would’ve had. Also followed by a phone call insuring I had a full understanding of the report and answering any questions I had. Would highly recommend!

Little bit of a misunderstanding in my email but all is forgiven!! Over all the inspection went very well the inspector was a very nice guy and office staff very friendly and very understanding. I'd highly recommend state roads and their inspectors they do a very thorough job and money well spent 5 STAR from me :) Show reply

I've used them 4 times now and they have always been easy to deal with, professional and very thorough. I'd Highly recommend if you want to pick up some potential issues with a 2nd hand car purchase and save yourself future headaches.