# Green Bean Auto

> Green Bean Auto provides independent, mobile pre-purchase vehicle inspections across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia. Inspections are carried out on-site (seller's home, dealership or workplace) by a qualified mechanic under NSW Motor Vehicle Repairer Licence MVRL60337. The business does inspections only — no servicing or repairs.

Key facts:
- Phone: 0402 960 188 · Email: info@greenbeanauto.com.au · Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Service area: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Merewether, Adamstown, Kotara, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Waratah, Carrington, Hamilton, Stockton, Wallsend, Elermore Vale, Charlestown, Warners Bay, Eleebana, Valentine, Belmont, Cardiff, Edgeworth
- Prices (AUD, fixed, include a written photo report): small to medium cars $250; large 4WD, AWD and commercial $275; European $275; luxury and performance $325; trucks, buses and campers over 3.5 tonnes $325; EV and hybrid: call for price
- Add-ons: PPSR check +$15; high-detail condition report +$25; extended travel (30+ minutes each way) $125
- Reviews: 5.0 from 199 Google reviews. Customers have saved an average of $621 on the asking price.
- Every inspection covers engine and fluids, transmission, brakes, steering and suspension, tyres, body and rust, interior and electrics, a diagnostic scan and a road test.

## Services
- [All pre-purchase inspections](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections): overview and comparison
- [Pricing](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/pricing): full price list and quote builder
- [How it works](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/how-it-works): booking, on-site inspection and report
- [Book an inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/book-an-inspection)
- [book an inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/book-an-inspection)
- [standard car inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/standard-car-inspection)
- [4wd awd inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/4wd-awd-inspection)
- [commercial vehicle inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/commercial-vehicle-inspection)
- [european car inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/european-car-inspection)
- [ev inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/ev-inspection)
- [hybrid vehicle inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/hybrid-vehicle-inspection)
- [prestige performance car inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/prestige-performance-car-inspection)
- [truck bus campervan inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/truck-bus-campervan-inspection)
- [end of warranty inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/end-of-warranty-inspection)
- [interstate buyer inspection](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/interstate-buyer-inspection)

## Locations
- [newcastle](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/newcastle-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [lake macquarie](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/lake-macquarie-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [merewether](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/merewether-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [adamstown](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/adamstown-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [kotara](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/kotara-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [lambton](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/lambton-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [mayfield](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/mayfield-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [carrington](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/carrington-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [charlestown](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/charlestown-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [warners bay](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/warners-bay-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)
- [belmont](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/belmont-pre-purchase-vehicle-inspections)

## Guides and articles
- [The used car buying checklist](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/used-car-buying-checklist): To buy a used car safely: research the model and its common faults, run a PPSR check on the VIN, inspect and test drive the car in daylight, get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic, then pay with a traceable method and transfer the registration. In NSW the buyer must transfer the rego within 14 days.
- [How to test drive a used car](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/how-to-test-drive-a-used-car): A good used car test drive takes at least 20 minutes on mixed roads. Start the engine cold, watch for warning lights and smoke, then check that the brakes pull up straight, the steering tracks true, gear changes are smooth and the suspension is quiet over bumps. Afterwards, look underneath for fresh leaks.
- [Using an inspection report to negotiate](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/using-an-inspection-report-to-negotiate): Use a pre-purchase inspection report to negotiate by sorting findings into safety items, upcoming maintenance and cosmetic wear, putting a repair cost on the significant items, and sharing that evidence with the seller alongside your offer. Green Bean Auto customers have saved an average of $621 on the asking price.
- [Buying a used car from interstate or out of town](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/buying-a-used-car-interstate): To buy a used car interstate safely, verify the car and seller with a PPSR check and a video walk-around, book a local independent inspection before paying, use a traceable payment method, and confirm transport and registration rules in your own state. Never pay a deposit before the car has been inspected.
- [What does a pre-purchase vehicle inspection check?](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/what-does-a-pre-purchase-inspection-check): A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is an independent check of a used vehicle by a qualified mechanic before you buy it. It covers the engine and fluids, transmission, brakes, steering and suspension, tyres, body and rust, interior and electrics, a diagnostic scan for fault codes and a road test, followed by a written photo report.
- [What is a PPSR check, and why does it matter?](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/what-is-a-ppsr-check): A PPSR check is a search of Australia's Personal Property Securities Register using a vehicle's VIN. It shows whether money is owed on the car to a lender, and whether it is recorded as stolen or written off. Run it before paying a deposit, because a car with finance owing can be repossessed.
- [Pre-purchase inspection vs pink slip: what's the difference?](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/pre-purchase-inspection-vs-pink-slip): A pink slip (NSW eSafety check) confirms a vehicle met minimum safety standards on the day it was tested. A pre-purchase inspection is a broader check for buyers that also assesses mechanical condition, leaks, worn parts, stored fault codes and signs of past repairs, and explains the upcoming costs it finds.
- [Dashboard warning lights explained](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/dashboard-warning-lights-explained): The most important dashboard warning lights when buying a used car are check engine, oil pressure, battery/charging, coolant temperature, brake system, ABS and airbag (SRS). Every light should briefly illuminate when the ignition is switched on and go out once the engine starts; a light that never comes on may have been disabled.
- [Signs of a flood-damaged car](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/signs-of-a-flood-damaged-car): Common signs of a flood-damaged car include a musty smell, damp or newly replaced carpets, silt under the seats or in the spare wheel well, rust on seat bolts and pedals, condensation inside lights and intermittent electrical faults. A PPSR check can show whether the car is recorded as written off.
- [Buying a used EV or hybrid: what to look for](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/buying-a-used-ev-or-hybrid): When buying a used EV or hybrid, check the high-voltage battery's state of health and remaining battery warranty, tyre and suspension wear (EVs are heavy), brake rotor corrosion from regenerative braking, the charging port and cables, hybrid fault codes, and the 12-volt battery. Hybrids also need their petrol engine service history checked.
- [Is a pre-purchase car inspection worth it?](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/is-a-pre-purchase-inspection-worth-it): For most used car purchases, yes. A Green Bean Auto pre-purchase inspection costs $250–$325, and customers have saved an average of $621 on the asking price by negotiating with the report. It can also stop you buying a car with hidden mechanical faults, past accident repairs or money owing.
- [Buying a used car from a dealer in NSW: inspections and your rights](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/buying-a-used-car-from-a-dealer-nsw): Yes, you can have a dealer's used car independently inspected before you buy, and most dealers will allow it. Green Bean Auto inspects on the dealer's lot across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. NSW dealer sales also come with consumer protections, including a statutory warranty on many used cars; check the details with NSW Fair Trading.
- [Transferring car registration in NSW after you buy](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/transferring-rego-nsw): In NSW, the buyer must transfer a used vehicle's registration into their name within 14 days of buying it, online through Service NSW or at a service centre. You'll need the plate number, proof of identity and the purchase details. Transfer fees and stamp duty apply, and late transfers can attract a penalty.
- [Car inspection glossary: terms in your report explained](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/pre-purchase-inspection-glossary): This glossary explains common terms in pre-purchase inspection reports and used car paperwork, including PPSR, VIN, OBD fault codes, CV joints, bushes, DPF and pink slip, so you can understand your report and ask the right questions before buying.

## About
- [About Green Bean Auto](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/about)
- [Contact](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/contact)
- [Servicing and repairs (discontinued)](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/servicing-and-repairs)
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- [Sample inspection report](https://greenbeanauto.com.au/sample-inspection-report)
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