State Roads
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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.
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Thanks State Roads (Ray and Jo) for your professional work. 4 years ago State Roads did an inspection for a Volvo XC90 in Canberra for me (I am in Sydney). I was very pleased with the service and ended up buying the vehicle which we still have today :) We needed a second car to cope with family duties aka limo service for our 3 boys!! We… Read more
landed on a Cupra Ateca and the dealer we purchased through had a 7 day return policy. The car still had 2 years manufacturers warranty but I still wanted to verify it was all good. There was no question who I wanted to use to inspect the car. Gave State Roads a call and they were able to book it in the day after I collected the car!! awesome!!
Ray was professional and gave me heads up when he was on his way over and arrived on time. I had to attend a few work meetings (i work from home) and Ray was all good to complete the inspection.
I'm not a mechanic and don't have the tools to plug into the cars computer to check fault codes. Ray was able to check the visible mechanical stuff and check fault codes which is what I was most worried about. I've attached a few pics to show they are (IMO) thorough with their checks. It provided the peace of mind for me to go back to the dealer and say i wanted to keep the car (after a good blat up the old pacific highway first lol).
Thanks Ray, Jo and the State Road team! I recommend these guys and would happily use them again! (Might be calling you again in a few years as my oldest son will need a run around car :)
Absolutely professional. The booking is so easy and the staff Jo is very response to our requests no matter changing time and venue since the seller is busy at work. Mechanic Brett is absolutely professional and experience (and I am lucky he have experience driving my model which is very uncommon so he know the car inside out) and explain the… Read more
car conditions to us in details so that we can make a sound decision. It is impressive with Jo’s and Brett's services and will definitely refer your company to my friends when needed.
I wouldn’t recommend – I ordered a vehicle inspection for a car I was wanting to purchase from a car yard here in WA. I found the lady on the phone a bit abrupt, but that’s negligible in the bigger picture. The inspection was carried out and the report came back all clear. They state they drove the vehicle and gave it a thorough inspection. I purchased the car based on… Read more
the inspection results. The very same day I collected the car the engine suffered a catastrophic engine failure and had to be towed from my home. It took the car yard 6 weeks to determine that they were weren’t liable and it was an issue with the car that hadn’t been fixed by the previous car yard and mechanic. This confirmed that the issue was present when the inspection took place. Disappointing that you pay good money for these inspections and have no way of being able to tell if they actually did what they say they did. Ultimately I paid the price right? Do your own research and consider other companies
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Absolutely Furious!!! – Paid for their Comprehensive Vehicle Inspection package and they failed to pick up the missing screw from the sun visor. Incompetence all the way through. I am absolutely furious and appalled by the abysmal excuse for a pre-purchase inspection service provided by State Roads. It's beyond comprehension how a company can be so utterly careless and… Read more
unprofessional in carrying out a task that involves people's hard-earned money and their safety.
Let's start with the glaringly obvious: during their so-called "Comprehensive" pre-purchase inspection, they couldn't even spot a missing sun visor screw on the front passenger seat! How on earth can anyone trust their assessment when they can't even identify such a basic and easily visible issue? It's as if they handed the inspection checklist to a [Content Removed] and hoped for the best.
Avoid at all costs!!!
More people need to become aware of their incompetent vehicle pre-purchase inspection service and stay away from this business.
Terrible service. NOT recommended – Terrible service. NOT recommended Stay away from this dodgy StateRoads service. The car has a full service history, never has had any issues, and only done 55,000km and is in good condition. However, They inspected the vehicle and mentioned the car had leaked oil from the engine and the Power steering pump; oil dropped on the engine tray and made… Read more
it wet. The car was taken to another mechanic workshop to double-check, and they lifted it up via hoist, and they could not find the leaking oil in the engine and power steering pump and oil on the engine tray that he mentioned in the report. They are unprofessional and create a rubbish report and make money from the potential buyer to let them keep going to inspect another vehicle for you. My mechanic has full documents, Photos and video to proof. I highly do not recommend this [Content Removed] company. All that I said here is true and correct. The potential buyer was so unhappy with their service, and they kept going harassment the potential buyer. They kept calling my mobile and threatened me to take down my review or take me to court. They think that they are the king and can do whatever they want. I should take him to court to seek compensation for the loss of sale, complain to NSW fair trading about his breaching of the code of conduct and cancel his Motor vehicle tradesperson certificate and mechanic licence.
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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.
Follow-up · Just to add that the turn-around times were fast and efficient and the booking process was wasy to follow
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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!
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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.
Have used this service in Brisbane when purchasing 4 or 5 cars over the last 19 years and have never been disappointed. The office are very efficient. The inspectors are prompt, reliable and courteous. Very thorough in the inspections with great detailed & accurate reports. Communication is prompt & informative. Highly recommended. Show details
Very Grateful for the excellent report and service. Saved me buying a dodgy vehicle – Thanks for your very comprehensive inspection Rick. As a result of your report and viewing the service history of the vehicle, I will not be purchasing it. You picked up damage to the vehicle which I did not identify and the vehicle warranty had been voided due to servicing not being upkept. I really appreciate the thoroughness of your report… Read more
and photos and video, you possibly saved me a lot of money. The business admin was also excellent, my thanks to Lisa who I dealt with on the phone also. Sadly today not many businesses you deal with do what they promise in a prompt and efficient manner. Very grateful and will recommend State Roads to my network.
Great service – Thank you for a very detailed report Very accurate and my own mechanic verified all your concerns. Great service and very experienced with Mercedes cars.
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.
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Very pleased with the whole experience! – The team were very proactive and able to fit in the inspection within 24hrs. The verbal and written reports were detailed and timely. Would recommend booking with State Roads!
Personal, efficient, thorough – Direct and efficient communication, highly responsive and flexible when needed to change booking cos car wasn’t available. Inspector was objective, very kind - delivered above and beyond service, assisted me not only with specific car assessment, but general decision making/information about used car market. Thorough reports, easy to read/understand. Good value for money! Will be using this service again :)
Excellent customer service – In VIC, Jo was awesome when booking and gave an appointment that was within timeframe needed. Flavio was quick to do the inspection and was excellent. Called in the morning and inspection and report given by midday. Best support for checking a used car and gave us the peace of mind we needed. Highly recommend
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