The idea of the inspection is so that you don't get ripped off by buying a lemon. If you know about cars you can do it yourself. Check body panels for repairs, check brakes, check for oil leakage/usage etc. Some people have no idea, like my mate who bought a Sylvia and had to get the head done not long after. Luckily I did the work for him otherwise it would have cost him about $2k. I'll admit that if you are buying a 'fully' moded car then a performance workshop would be a better option, but for a stock car you can't go far wrong with the RAC.


P.S. I do work for the RAC, but have always trusted them as they are the bigest motoring organisaion in WA.

It's up to you who checks your car though...............