Banner for RedBook Inspect

RedBook Inspect Reviews 

3,669
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 1,066 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful staff and the thorough vehicle evaluations that provide incredible peace of mind before purchasing a used car. Many consumers deeply appreciate the prompt service, easy online organization, and the extremely helpful follow-up phone calls received after the inspections are successfully completed. However, some people mentioned frustrating issues with missed vehicle details or unreturned phone calls from staff members. A few other consumers also felt that certain mechanical checks were noticeably incomplete or rushed, leaving them disappointed with the overall thoroughness of the service.

What people talk about most

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting prompt scheduling, comprehensive reports, and... See more

Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, highlighting their professionalism, extensive knowledge, and... See more

Product

Consumers find product to be ambiguous regarding the quality and thoroughness of the inspections. Many... See more

Quality

Users describe ambiguous interactions with quality, expressing a wide divide in their experiences. On one... See more

Customer service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about customer service, highlighting polite, knowledgeable, and caring... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Must be good as had to wait a week to get booking. Very pleased with the detailed report with many photos and follow up call by mechanic. Thanks to mechanic assessment of battery the car yard agree... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once the report was emailed to me I received a phone call asking me if I needed any more information. I was very happy with the service. Will definitely let my friends know too, if anyone is looking... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly wouldn’t buy a used car without first using this service. It is a no brainer. So impressed by the level of detail in reporting and customer service. Money well spent. Thanks to both Jason a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy to book with my NRMA membership, and the inspection was done in a good timeframe so we could decide on whether we’d buy the car (all done within a week). I booked on the Sunday and the in... See more


Company details

  1. Vehicle Inspection
  2. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  3. Vehicle Examination Office

Written by the company

Trusted for 15+ years, RedBook Inspect helps Australians buy, ride, and finance safer. Our pre-purchase inspections give you greater confidence when buying used cars, caravans, or motorbikes—even remotely. We contact the seller to schedule, travel to the vehicle for inspection, and deliver a detailed digital report to your inbox. Additional services include rideshare safety checks, roadworthy certificates, finance asset verifications, and more.

The RBI Promise

Refund if vehicle sells before inspection

Refund if vehicle sells before inspection
We'll refund or transfer your booking if the vehicle sells before your scheduled pre-purchase inspection.

Contact info

4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

At Trustpilot, it's all about human content. This business can also access our AI-assisted response tool which helps them draft replies.

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.5

All reviews

(3,669)

968 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service

Very helpful service. The report was comprehensive enough, well laid out and easy to understand and interpret. Quick follow-up call with Jason after the inspection was very reassuring. Made a big, scary purchase less intimidating.

28 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Inspection was first class

The INspection was first class, and the inspector phoned me almost as soon as the off report dropped into my inbox. He was well informed, took an interest in why I was purchasing the car and gave me feedback about the specific areas of the car he thought were worse mentioning.

All in all a great experience, one that filled me with confidence about the purchase.

1 September 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No detail involved

The inspection took 5 days to book. The inspection did not involve starting the car or driving it. Only external features were assessed. Not worth the money in my opinion.

31 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are scammers

They are scammers, when I call customer service they pick up the phone but put me on whole then hang up on me, they thought I was going to cancel my booking. Such a scammer rebook

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst inspection ever

Worst inspection ever. Bought the car with the pre inspection saying car was pretty good with a few minor issues. Bought the car without a RWC on the grounds of this inspection. When it went for the RWC major flaws were found and as the mechanic said they must of been blind to miss these mistakes.
The major misses where the 3cracked engine mounts
Which now I’ve been informed that Alfa Romeo stoped making 5 years ago ,definitely wouldn’t of bought the car, the rear brakes and discs where below legal tolerance and the front lower control bushes were completely perished as your report suggested slightly worn but ok.

28 August 2026
RedBook Inspect logo

Reply from RedBook Inspect

Hi Mark,

Thanks for leaving a review of our inspection service.

We can see on the report the inspector noted issues with the vehicles tyres, lights, seatbelts and found fluid leaks all of which may cause issues with the vehicle passing roadworthy.

Are you able to advise of the further issues that weren't identified?

Regards,

The Redbook Inspect TEam.

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look