Swoop Vehicle Inspections helps you to purchase a second-hand vehicle with confidence!
You’ve probably heard a horror story or two from people who have purchased a car only to have it break down a week or so later! Unfortunately, there are a lot of duds on the market. The last thing you want is to fork out more money on a car that is unreliable.
Swoop Vehicle Inspections was created to give you peace-of-mind when it comes to buying your next car.
Our experienced, friendly mechanics are on the case to help you avoid any headaches and make an informed decision on the vehicle you like!
All of our pre-purchase vehicle inspections are carried out by fully qualified and experienced mechanics. This provides you with unbiased advice and a comprehensive vehicle report. No part of the car you’ve found will be safe from our prying eyes and thorough inspection checklist.
Our community trusts us to help them make a good decision on the car they like. We’ve saved our customers a small fortune and sent many others out on a whirlwind adventure in the car of their dreams.
There’s nothing like getting behind the steering wheel of a car you’ve just bought. Instead of facing the disappointment of a car that costs you more than it’s worth, let’s keep that high by finding a vehicle that is reliable for your needs.
Our mechanics are on the road in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie saving people from making costly mistakes when it comes to buying a pre-loved car.
Whether you’re itching for an expert to take a look at a vehicle you like or simply can’t make it to the car’s location, we can swoop in and take a look for you.
Meet Luke, the driving force behind Swoop Vehicle Inspections.
With an impressive background spanning over 25 years in the automotive industry, Luke has experience working on a variety of vehicle types. From working as a head mechanic for a V8 supercars team to getting his hands dirty as the owner of a mobile mechanic service, Luke knows cars like the back of his hand.
Driven by his passion to keep buyers in the know when purchasing cars, Luke founded Swoop Vehicle Inspections.
When you come to the Swoop team, you’re getting a service backed by years of hands-on experience and industry know-how.
We care about the impact that the motor industry has on our community and environment and always look for opportunities to give back.
Providing our valued customers with the chance to contribute to meaningful and deserving causes is a primary aspect of our mission.
A portion of the profits from your inspection are donated to one of three vehicle-related charitable foundations. For every inspection you book, we donate funds to a cause that is making a difference in the community.
Better yet, we give you the choice of the cause you want to contribute to when you complete the booking process. The causes we are contributing to currently are:
With a mission to promote the prevention of physical and mental illness, death and disability resulting from road crashes and incidents, ARSF provides road safety awareness programs, driver education and more.
Working towards protecting our climate, Greenfleet plants legally protected, native forests across Australia and New Zealand to restore ecosystems and absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
WIRES rescues and cares for sick, injured, and orphaned native animals. The organisation operates 24/7, responding to requests from the community, RSPCA, councils, police, government departments and businesses.
EXCELLENT Based on 282 reviews Sam Johnson2482025-08-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable in his work. Very trustworthy person Jamie Dickinson2025-08-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding pre purchase inspection done by Luke so easy and very professional service would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking about buying a car or any vehicle in the Newcastle area he put my mind at ease with his knowledge and professional service AAA+++ would use his services again. Thom Edwards2025-08-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn’t be happier with the service from swoop, very detailed report and great communication Pat Cav2025-08-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Luke is an absolute pleaser to deal with, he gave an extremely detailed report and followed up with a phone call. This saved me many $$$ on the purchase of my car. If you are looking a buying a used car put an inspection into your budget, it could save you thousands. Morgan Gronold2025-07-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very thorough pre inspection. Went above and beyond both at the dealership and in talking to me afterwards. Genuinely wanted a good outcome for me. Buying cars from interstate it's very hard but Luke made it very easy to know what i was purchasing. Very good value and great communication. Stephen Mattey2025-07-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A positive experience. Swoop is a small local business, I was happy to support them. I requested the report online and Luke did it the following day. He emailed it within an hour or so of completion, then called me to explain his findings. The report was very comprehensive and gave me the confidence to proceed with the purchase. Money well spent! Adrian Brown2025-07-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service found a major problem during inspection that could of cost me thousands. Luke did an amazing job friendly service got back to me when I asked questions and was only to happy to follow up on my behalf. Would highly recommend Luke for your next inspection honest and reliable. Great idea to get an inspection done especially when your unable to view the car yourself and would have no idea what to look for. Lisa Thompson2025-07-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Luke has inspected two cars for me now, and both times the scheduling was INCREDIBLY quick - like, I sent an enquiry on the Sunday and the report was in my e-mail by Monday afternoon. Both times, his inspection was meticulous, accompanied by lots of photos to help make sense of the report, and a really detailed phonecall to talk me through the findings and potential implications for repair costs. I asked a whole lot of questions, and Luke was thorough and patient in his responses to each of them. I would recommend him without question. Thanks again, Luke! SUZANNE ALLEY2025-07-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Luke from Swoop was helpful and informative. Efficient, prompt service with immediate and easy to read comprehensive report. Jasmine Von Bergheim2025-07-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Swoop - contacted them Saturday afternoon and inspection was done by close of business on Monday! Report was good and lots of photos taken - very happy with this service