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Pre Purchase Inspection

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** DUE TO COVID-19 AA AUTO CENTRES AND AA VEHICLE INSPECTION SITES HAVE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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Pricing

$169 AA Members
$189 Non Members

With our vehicle inspection, you’ll get

  • a comprehensive 100+ point vehicle check by an experienced mechanic (taking approx. 90 minutes)
  • an overview of any recommended repairs
  • an indication of any potential WoF issues
  • clarity around the condition of the car before you buy it
  • personalised service - whether you're coming to one of our many site locations or we're coming to you!
  • reassurance that you can buy your car with confidence

Why choose the AA?

  • We’re independent - you can trust us.
  • We have more than 30 sites across New Zealand and have been helping Kiwi motorists for over 25 years
  • If you live in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Hamilton, we have mobile inspectors who can come to you*.
  • We inspect and test over 100,000 vehicles every year, across our range of services
  • We check and test over 100 unique parts with every car inspection
  • We combine our practical knowledge with the use of specialist diagnostic equipment to test a vehicle's alternator, battery and a relative compression test (where possible).