Description
Your are purchasing our STANDARD Pre Purchase Car Inspection.
This is a comprehensive list of the Checks our technician will carry out
Basic Pre Purchase Inspection Checklist
Interior Compartment
- Door Locking
- Boot Locking
- Tailgate Locking
- Door Seal and Hinges
- Interior Sills
- Illuminating Lights
- Seat Upholstery
- Seat Mechanisms
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Rear View Mirror Condition
- Cigarette Lighter
- Headlining
- Sun Visors
- Carpets
- Rear Parcel Shelf
- Rear Luggage Area
- Tool kit
Electrical
- Headlights
- Sidelights
- Running Lights
- Indicators
- Hazzards
- Rear Lights
- Number Plate Lights
- Brake Lights
- Reverse Lights
- Fog Lights
- Auxiliary Lights
- Panels Lights
- Switches (condition and operation)
- Instrument Function
- Horn
- Windows Operation
- Sunroof Operation
- Wipers / Washers
- Door Mirrors
- Cd / Radio Operation
- Battery Voltage
Road Test
- Starting System / Ignition Lock
- Warning Lights
- Cold Starting
- Fast Idle (cold)
- Noise Level (cold)
- Excess Fumes / Smoke
- Engine – Noise Level
- Engine Performance
- Overheating Evidence
- Turbo / Supercharger Operation and Noise
- Battery Charging System
- Hand / Parking Brake Operation
- Footbrake Operation
- Gearbox Operation / Noise Level
- Clutch Operation
- Accelerator Pedal Operation
- Instrument / Controls Function
- General Steering / Handling
- Road Holding / Stability
- Suspension Noise
- Cruise Control
- Steering Wheel Alignment
- Steering Effort
- Four Wheel Drive Operation
- Suspension Ride Height Level Operation
- Air Con Operation
- Final Drive Operation / Noise Level
Engine Compartment
- Bonnet Catch
- Bonnet Hinges
- Engine Bay Cleanliness
- Coolant / Antifreeze Level
- Coolant Leaks
- Radiator Expansion Bottle / Cap
- Hoses / Pipes
- Engine Oil Level
- Drive Belts (visible damage)
- Power Steering Fluid Level
- Clutch Fluid Level
- Brake Fluid Level
- Engine Mountings
- External Leaks
Wheels and Tyres
- Front Right Tyre
- Front Left Tyre
- Rear Right Tyre
- Rear Left Tyre
- Spare Wheel Condition
- Alloy Wheel Condition (if applicable)
Body Exterior
- Glass
- Fuel Filler / Petrol Cap
- Body Damage
- Past Repair Evidence
- Corrosion
- Paintwork
- Bumper and Number Plates
- Mud Flaps
Front Suspension Brakes and Steering
- Wheels Hubs & Bearings
- Brake Discs and Pads (visual check)
- Brake Pipes / Hoses (where visible)
- Road Springs
- Shock Absorbers (condition & leaks)
- Bump Stops / Gaiters
- Steering Joints / Ball Joints
- Steering Rack
- Power Steering
Rear Suspension and Brakes
- Wheel Hubs and Bearings
- Brake Discs / Pads (visual check)
- Brake Pipes / Hoses (where visible)
- Road Springs
- Shock Absorbers (condition & leaks)
- Bump Stops / Gaiters
Brake Hydraulics ONLY CHECKED DURING PREMIUM INSPECTION
Clutch and Transmission ONLY CHECKED DURING PREMIUM INSPECTION
Underside Condition ONLY CHECKED DURING PREMIUM INSPECTION
Fuel System ONLY CHECKED DURING PREMIUM INSPECTION
Exhaust System ONLY CHECKED DURING PREMIUM INSPECTION
