🔍 Industry Term Explained📋 300+ Point PPI✅ Independent
PPI vs a Roadworthy Certificate — Not the Same Thing
A roadworthy (or "pink slip" in NSW terms) confirms a vehicle meets the minimum legal standard to be registered. It's a pass/fail check against a narrow checklist. A PPI is far broader — it looks at long-term reliability, hidden repair costs, and accident history, not just whether the car is legally safe to drive today.
What a Sydney PPI Typically Covers
Mechanical condition
Engine, transmission, cooling, brakes and suspension assessed under load and at idle.
Structural & history
Panel alignment, paint depth, PPSR check for finance and written-off status.
Electrical & diagnostics
Computer scan for stored fault codes across all major systems.
Road performance
Real-world test drive covering acceleration, braking and steering feel.
- Is a PPI the same everywhere in Australia?
- No — there's no single national standard, so the checklist depth varies between providers. Ask what's actually included before booking.
- Do dealers ever object to a PPI?
- Reputable dealers rarely do. Some franchise dealers prefer their own service centre carries it out, though an independent inspection avoids any conflict of interest.
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An independent, 300+ point pre-purchase inspection, anywhere in Sydney.
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