Pre-Purchase Inspection

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Singapore

Buying a used car? We inspect it before you commit, so you know what you are paying for. $150, done within 1.5 hours at our Defu Lane workshop.

Diagnostic scan being carried out on a car

What we check

What the inspection covers

Every model has its own known weak points. We know what to look for and tell you what we find, good or bad.

  • Engine condition
  • Transmission condition
  • Electrical faults
  • Hidden structural issues
  • Known faults for the specific model
  • OBD scan for stored fault codes

How it works

Bring the car to us

The inspection is done at our workshop. Arrange with the seller to bring the car to 6 Defu Lane 10.

Within 1.5 hours

We go through the car while you wait and explain what we find.

OBD report

You receive an OBD diagnostic report to support your decision or your price negotiation.

Price and time

Price

$150

Per inspection.

Time

Within 1.5 hours

While you wait.

Report

OBD report

Included with every inspection.

Why Hon Win Motor

An independent workshop you can trust

Hon Win Motor is at 6 Defu Lane 10, serving drivers across the east of Singapore. We work on Japanese, Korean and Continental cars, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche and Volvo, as well as diesel vehicles.

  • Over 20 years of hands-on experience
  • 50 to 70 vehicles serviced and repaired every month
  • Quote given before any work starts
  • Free towing when the repair is done at our workshop
  • Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed
  • Pay by cash, scan to pay, bank transfer or Atome

Frequently asked questions

Can you inspect the car at the seller’s location?

No. The inspection is done at our workshop, where we have the equipment to check the car properly.

What do I get after the inspection?

An OBD diagnostic report, plus a walkthrough of what we found.

Should I book ahead?

Yes. Send us a WhatsApp message with the car model and a preferred time, so the car can be inspected as soon as it arrives.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. We accept Atome, so you can split the bill into instalments. We also accept cash, scan to pay and bank transfer.

Get a quote on WhatsApp

Send us your car model and a short description of the problem. We are at 6 Defu Lane 10, #01-544, open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.