Used car fraud is most prevalent on auction and marketplace listings. Cloned VINs, undisclosed flood damage, outstanding finance, odometer tampering and misrepresented condition are all common risks when buying from Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, CarSales or physical auctions. Our targeted marketplace inspection service is designed to identify these risks before you commit.
Protecting Wollongong buyers from fraud, misrepresentation and hidden damage in online and auction listings.
Targeted inspections for private Facebook Marketplace listings. We attend the seller's location, verify VIN against the listing, check for signs of cloning or misrepresentation, and deliver a full condition report.
Independent assessments for vehicles listed on Gumtree and CarSales, including VIN verification, PPSR finance check and comprehensive mechanical condition assessment.
Pre-auction or post-auction condition assessments to verify the vehicle matches its listed condition. Particularly important for online auction platforms where physical inspection may be limited.
VIN verification against registration papers, PPSR write-off and finance checks, odometer consistency review, flood damage indicators and signs of crash repair or respraying.
Marketplace and auction vehicles are the highest-risk category for used car fraud. Even if the seller has positive reviews, an independent inspection verifies the actual vehicle condition — not the listing description. Remote buyers receive full photo and video documentation.
Mobile pre-purchase inspections and mechanic services across every Wollongong suburb and council area.