Used Car Buying Checklist Australia

Used Car Buying Checklist Australia

Buying a used car can save money — but only if you know what to check.

This digital download from BestCarPrice.au gives you a clean, practical checklist you can use before inspecting, test driving or buying a used vehicle.

It is designed to help Australian car buyers:

• check the right things before purchase
• spot warning signs early
• understand why each check matters
• avoid common and expensive mistakes
• feel more confident during inspections and negotiations

What’s Included

This PDF guide includes:

✔ Research checklist before you inspect
✔ Vehicle history and PPSR checks
✔ Exterior inspection checklist
✔ Interior inspection checklist
✔ Mechanical and test drive checklist
✔ Paperwork and hidden cost checks
✔ Professional services you can use
✔ Printable one-page inspection sheet

Why This Guide Helps

A lot of buyers only look at the sale price. That is where mistakes happen. A car that looks cheap upfront can become expensive if it has:

• hidden accident damage
• poor service history
• major repair needs
• finance owing
• bad tyres, brakes or suspension
• expensive ownership costs after purchase

This guide helps simplify the process with tick boxes and short reasoning beside each check, so you can move through an inspection quickly and know what matters most.

This guide is useful for

• first-time car buyers
• families shopping for a used vehicle
• buyers comparing used vs new
• anyone inspecting a private sale car
• anyone wanting a printable checklist to take with them