NRMA Inspections.

[P1E]

I am looking to have a Skyline GTS-T inspected later this week by the NRMA, but a quick search of this forum just returned some rather unexpected negative comments on their work.

As I am living in South Australia and the car is in New South Wales, I don't know of any better places for it to be inspected. Can any of you NSW folk put forward some suggestions (preferably of a place near Blacktown, 2148)? Or have the NRMA gotten better lately?

MotaCheck in South Australia is supposedly very good, but they are not a national company.

Thank-you in advance.

[dojobi]

I am looking to have a Skyline GTS-T inspected later this week by the NRMA, but a quick search of this forum just returned some rather unexpected negative comments on their work.

As I am living in South Australia and the car is in New South Wales, I don't know of any better places for it to be inspected. Can any of you NSW folk put forward some suggestions (preferably of a place near Blacktown, 2148)? Or have the NRMA gotten better lately?

MotaCheck in South Australia is supposedly very good, but they are not a national company.

Thank-you in advance.

When I was selling my Lancer, the guy who ended up buying it got an inspection done and he basically listed everything that I knew was wrong with my car. I was really impressed but also pissed off cos it meant I had to sell for a lower price.

[P1E]

Just called the NRMA. The inspection will be $339.00, which does not include a compression test.

The owner of the vehicle I am having inspected is confident that it will pass. Is it common practice for the cost of inspections to be split, or is it up to the buyer?

[franks]

Just called the NRMA. The inspection will be $339.00, which does not include a compression test.

The owner of the vehicle I am having inspected is confident that it will pass. Is it common practice for the cost of inspections to be split, or is it up to the buyer?

i would've thought it'd be different in every case. i guess the seller doesnt have to sell it to you if he doesnt want to? its almost taken as a priviledge to sell it to you in some seller's minds!

i didnt think there was a "pass" or "fail" grade they gave, they just simply give a report the pass or fail is ultimately in the mind of the buyer?

[P1E]

Yes. True.

I'll discuss it with the seller.

[Amaru]

When I bought my car from Sydney (I live in Canberra) I was looking at an NRMA check, but for the same price Hills Motorsports would check it over and do a compression test etc.

If he/she is willing to take it to somewhere like this (Hills Motorsport, Croydons, Advanced Imports etc) it would be of more value to you than NRMA, as they work with imports all day long and would specifically know what to look at on the car for any problems.

Make sure you get the rego + vin + engine number as well so you can revs check it... last thing you want is a car under finance and the seller 'do the harry' on you and not pay off the finance and the car is then repossessed off you

[franks]

When I bought my car from Sydney (I live in Canberra) I was looking at an NRMA check, but for the same price Hills Motorsports would check it over and do a compression test etc.

If he/she is willing to take it to somewhere like this (Hills Motorsport, Croydons, Advanced Imports etc) it would be of more value to you than NRMA, as they work with imports all day long and would specifically know what to look at on the car for any problems.

Make sure you get the rego + vin + engine number as well so you can revs check it... last thing you want is a car under finance and the seller 'do the harry' on you and not pay off the finance and the car is then repossessed off you

yup great advice here....C&V can also be of help.

[sewid]

NRMA charge 300 since it's an import.

not really worth it.

[Blitz]

This might help you out.

I sold my GTS-T early this year and the buyer chose CRD at Silverwater for the inspection. I have to say I was impessed with how thoroughly they checked the car over for the buyer. Everything from Compression tests to dynoing to road tests including checking every single switch and electrical device in the car. A complete report was also issued with the results of the inspection.

They would definarely be a good place to go if you want the peice of mind of having the car totally checked out rather than some half baked NRMA inspection that doesnt provide you with enough information.

Edit: CRD charged around $200 for this service (good value)

[P1E]

Thank-you to everyone who has replied.

Blitz: I can't find CRD in the White Pages. Do you have their telephone number?

And how far is Silverwater from Blacktown?

[Amaru]

Croydon Racing Developments (CRD)

9 Blaxland Street, Silverwater

(02) 9648 4264

[P1E]

This car has had all its modifications done at CRD, as far as I know.

So it's a high quality workshop?

Would it still be a good idea to have them inspect the vehicle for me?

[P1E]

Just called CRD. They quoted $300.00 and do not do compression tests.

[Blitz]

PIE: Which car are you referring to

I would normally in that case suggest you take the car to an alternate workshop so you get a totally unbiased and honest report

[Duncan]

actually I had NRMA inspect mine too since at the time I didnt know a workshop to take it to.

I am happy that the report I got was complete, they do see far more imports these days than a few years ago.

[Anquetil]

$339 that cant be right even for non-members?

I joined up at the time (6 months ago) and it cost me from memory, no more than $340 including 3 years roadside assistance + inspection?

[Birnie]

I am looking to have a Skyline GTS-T inspected later this week by the NRMA, but a quick search of this forum just returned some rather unexpected negative comments on their work.

As I am living in South Australia and the car is in New South Wales, I don't know of any better places for it to be inspected. Can any of you NSW folk put forward some suggestions (preferably of a place near Blacktown, 2148)? Or have the NRMA gotten better lately?

MotaCheck in South Australia is supposedly very good, but they are not a national company.

Thank-you in advance.

Sydney Vehicle Checking are very good.

I've used them about 5 times in the past and are always impressed with their professionalism.

One thing that NRMA does NOT do is check the panels for bog.

Syd Vehicle checking do...they go over every panel with their magnet tester... Saved me from buying a complete write off..looked perfect but had been through those hail storms and bogged up cheap.. I couldn't tell but they could.

Also, with the Skyline I bought, they inspected it, checked all panels...all good, except they could tell that the white on the front right guarrd was different to the other white panels...maybe panel replaced or resprayed due to scratching.

Even after he pointed it out, i couldn't tell.

they are cheaper too but not in the way they do things. Give em a call!!

http://www.sydneyvehiclecheck.com.au/

[P1E]

$339.00 is definitely the NRMA member price. Keep in mind that this price would only be around $190.00 if we were talking Australian delivered cars.

I will have a look at this web-site Brinie, but will probably end up calling the NRMA at 9.00am to arrange an inspection through them.

[Birnie]

Good luck.

Just remember they won't check panel damage or paint quality so take a fridge magnet and do it yourself.

[Birnie]

Just rang em cause i forgot how much it was. i knew it was alot less than $300....it's $185