Please use the below list as a guide to the checks included in each inspection package. Some areas include multiple checks.
Body exterior
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel condition/alignment |  |
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| Paintwork | |
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| Exterior trim | |
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| Glass | |
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| Bumpers/number plates | |
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| Door locks/operation | |
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| Fuel filler cover/petrol cap | |
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| Soft top (operation/condition) | |
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| Body damage | |
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| Past repair evident * | |
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| Corrosion | |
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| Mud flaps | |
Engine compartment
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant level | |
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| Coolant leak | |
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| Antifreeze | |
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| Radiator/cap | |
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| Hoses/pipes | |
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| Drive belts | |
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| Water pump | |
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| Power steering fluid level | |
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| Clutch fluid level | |
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| Brake fluid level | |
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| Engine oil level | |
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| External leaks (engine) | |
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| Engine mountings | |
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| Fuel injection | |
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| Turbo/super charger | |
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| Fuel pump/pipes | |
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| Accelerator linkage | |
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| Body panels | |
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| Bonnet catch | |
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| Bonnet hinges | |
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| Cold starting | |
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| Fast idle (cold) | |
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| Noise level (cold) | |
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| Excess fumes/smoke | |
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| Diagnostic Scan | |
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Electrical/controls
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting system/ignition lock | |
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| Battery charging system | |
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| Headlights | |
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| Side light/running lights | |
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| Rear lights/number plate lights | |
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| Stop lights | |
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| Indicators/hazard lights | |
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| Reverse/fog lights | |
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| Auxiliary lights | |
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| Panel lights | |
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| Mirrors (electric) | |
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| Switches/controls | |
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| Instrument/controls function | |
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| Horn | |
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| Radio/cassette/CD/aerial | |
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| Heater fan/controls | |
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| Air con. operation | |
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| Door locking | |
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| Window/sunroof operation | |
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| Wipers/washers | |
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| Headlamp washer/headlamp wiper | |
Interior luggage compartment
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel/adjustment | |
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| Seat upholstery | |
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| Seat mechanism | |
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| Seat belts | |
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| Carpets | |
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| Door trim panels | |
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| Door fittings/operation | |
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| Door seals/hinges | |
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| Interior sills | |
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| Headlining/visors | |
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| Sunroof | |
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| Dash panel (condition) | |
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| Cigarette lighter | |
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| Mirrors - internal | |
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| Rear parcel shelf | |
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| Boot/tailgate lock | |
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| Luggage area trim/condition | |
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| Illumination lights | |
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| Tool kit etc. | |
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| Soft top material | |
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| Tonneau cover | |
Front suspension and steering
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine underside leakage | |
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| Steering joints/ball joints | |
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| Steering rack | |
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| Chassis members | |
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| Power steering | |
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| Wheels hubs/bearings | |
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| Springs/suspension unit | |
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| Pipes/hoses | |
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| Dampers (conditions/leaks) | |
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| Gaiters | |
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| Sub frames/mountings | |
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| Suspension arms/mountings | |
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| Tie bars/anti roll bars | |
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| Corrosion protection | |
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| Corrosion - floor/chassis | |
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Clutch/transmission - manual
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid/oil leaks | |
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| Cables/adjustment | |
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| Hydraulic system | |
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| Linkage (wear) | |
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| Casings | |
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| Mountings | |
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| Drive shaft assemblies | |
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| Universal/sliding joints | |
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| Backlash | |
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| Gaiters | |
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| Propshaft(s) | |
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| Bearings/supports | |
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Rear suspension and underframe
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Springs/suspension unit | |
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| Anti-roll bar | |
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| Dampers/bushes | |
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| Suspension arms/fixings | |
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| Location rod/fixings | |
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| Bumpers stops/gaiters | |
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| Wheel hubs/bearings | |
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| Pipes/hoses | |
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| Sub frames/mountings | |
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| Chassis members | |
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| Corrosion protection | |
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| Corrosion - floor/chassis | |
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Wheels and tires
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel rims | |
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| Wheel trims | |
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| Front right Tyre | |
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| Front left Tyre | |
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| Rear right Tyre | |
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| Rear left Tyre | |
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| Spare | |
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Exhaust system
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Manifold | |
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| Pipes | |
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| Silencer(s)/catalyst | |
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| Heat shields/mountings | |
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| Joints/couplings | |
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| System condition | |
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Fuel system
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | |
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| Tank fixings | |
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| Fuel lines | |
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| Breather pipes | |
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| Evidence of leaks | |
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Brakes
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Master cylinder security | |
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| Fluid leaks | |
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| Servo/power system | |
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| Flexible hoses | |
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| Pipes/connections | |
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| Discs/pads (if visible) | |
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| Hand/parking brake operation/ adjustments |
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| Hand/parking brake linkage | |
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| Pedal/linkage | |
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Road test
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine - performance | |
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| Engine - noise | |
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| Excess smoke | |
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| Overheating evidence | |
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| Gearbox operation/noise level | |
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| Auto changes/kick down | |
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| Final drive operation/noise level | |
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| Clutch operation | |
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| 4wd operation | |
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| Cooling fan operation ** | |
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| Instrument/controls function | |
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| Steering wheel alignment | |
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| Steering effort | |
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| General steering/handling | |
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| Foot brake operation | |
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| Hand/parking brake operation | |
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| Suspension noise | |
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| Road holding/stability | |
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| Hot restarting | |
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| Warning lights | |
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| Cruise control | |
Final check
| Essentials | Essentials Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaks - fluid | |
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