Our inspection

Condition, Fit & Finish

Body

•     Front bumper
•     Headlight assemblies
•     Fog light assemblies
•     Hood
•     Radiator support
•     Inner fenders
•     Fenders: left & right
•     Mirror assembly: left & right
•     Front doors: left & right
•     Rear doors: left & right
•     A pillar: left & right
•     B pillar: left & right
•     C pillar: left & right
•     Quarter panel: left & right
•     Door skin seams
•     Rocker & sill panels
•     Roof/Convertible top
•     Sunroof
•     Aerial
•     Trunk
•     Taillight assemblies
•     Rear bumper
•     Fuel-filler door

Glass

•     Windshield
•     Door & side glass
•     Rear window
•     Exterior mirrors
•     Interior mirror

Keys & Books

•     Master
•     Wheel lock key
•     Owner's manual

Interior

•     Door seals
•     Carpet
•     Floor mats
•     Dashboard & trim
•     Armrest(s)
•     Cupholder(s)
•     Interior light(s)
•     Glovebox
•     Seating material
•     Door panels
•     Headliner

Trunk

•     Emergency release
•     Inner trunk panels
•     Tools
•     Jack (model dependent)
•     Spare wheelwell/trunk floorpan

Mechanical Condition

Chasis

•     Rear arms/links free of bends
•     Front arms/links free of bends
•     Frame rails free of bends
•     Hubs centered fore and aft:
•     Underbody free of corrosion:
•     CV boots free of tears/rips

Interior

•     Trunk gas shocks
•     Trunk lock
•     Keyless entry lock & unlock
•     Door release
•     Interior lock & unlock
•     Seatbelts
•     Seatbelt tensioners
•     Airbags
•     Side airbags
•     Child locking
•     Wiper blade & assembly
•     Rear wiper (model dependent)

Fluids

•     Oil level
•     Oil condition
•     No signs of oil sludge
•     Brake fluid level
•     Brake fluid condition
•     Power steering fluid level
•     Transmission fluid level
•     Transmission fluid condition
•     Windshield washer fluid
•     Coolant
•     Coolant hoses

Battery

•     Free of corrosion

Stationary Review

Warning Lights & Diagnostic System

•     All warning lights illuminate
•     All warning lights extinguish
•     No pending diagnostic trouble codes

Driver's Seat Functions

•     Front/back & up/down
•     Headrest

Windows & Mirrors

•     Windows
•     Sunroof
•     Side mirror adjustment
•     Interior adjustment & dimming

Steering Wheel

•     Tilt/telescope adjustment
•     Horn

Stalk Controls

•     Wiper & washer
•     High beams

Pedals

•     Gas pedal
•     Brake pedal stiffness
•     Clutch pedal stiffness
•     Parking Brake

Climate Control

•     Heat
•     A/C
•     Fan speeds
•     Windshield defrost
•     Center/Outer
•     Footwell
•     Recirculate
•     Vent controls
•     Rear window defroster
•     Seat heater

Audio System

•     AM
•     FM
•     CD
•     Satellite
•     Range
•     Balance
•     Fade
•     Equalizer
•     Navigation System
•     Windows
•     Sunroof

Lighting

•     Vanity
•     Map & interior
•     Dome light
•     Gauges
•     Switches
•     Audio & Navigation
•     Headlights
•     Fog lights
•     Turn signals
•     Hazard lights
•     Brake lights (3)
•     Reverse lights
•     License plate lights

Rolling Review

Engine Performance

•     Cold/hot starting
•     Idle smoothness
•     Acceleration
•     Exhaust neither blue nor black
•     Engine operating temperature

Transmission

•     Positions
•     Up/down shift functions
•     Shift quality and smoothness
•     Cruise control functions

Noise

•     Wind noise
•     Squeaks
•     Rattles
•     Noise/knocks over bumps
•     Noise when turning wheel
•     Turning at full lock

Handling

•     Free of vibration
•     Stability
•     Brake pedal response

Alignment

•     Steering wheel alignment
•     No pull on level surface
•     No pull under hard braking