Used Car 98 Point Inspection
ROAD TEST:
  1. PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS (SRS, seat belts - all)
  2. MIRRORS (operation, heat, inside-outside)
  3. INDICATOR LIGHTS (gauges, elec. Inst. Panel, PRND, turn indicator)
  4. ENGINE START / IDLE (cold / warm)
  5. ENGINE OPERATION (at normal temperature)
  6. SHIFTING (automatic / manual transmission, clutch)
  7. ACCELERATION (0-50, passing, cruising)
  8. BRAKING (straight stop / anti-lock operation if installed)
  9. STEERING / TURNS / DIRECTION (ease, noise, alignment)
  10. BODY CHASSIS / INTEGRITY (noise, vibration, harshness)
  11. TRANSFER CASE (f/rwd, 4WD / AWD)
  12. CRUISE CONTROL (hold / accel / cancel)
  13. WINDSHIELD WIPE / WASH (operational, blades wipe clean w/out streaks)
  14. SPEEDOMETER / ODOMETER (operational)
  15. TILT-WHEEL (operational)
  16. SOUND SYSTEM (radio, tape, CD, speakers, antenna)
  17. HEATER & AIR CONDITIONING (blower, controls)
  18. HORN (operational, functional)
FUNCTIONAL:
  1. KEY(S) KEY FOB (functional)
  2. SECURITY CODES (alarms, keyless entry, radio)
  3. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (spare, air pressure, tools)
  4. CONVERTIBLE TOP (operational)
  5. INTERIOR LIGHTS (map lights, dash lights)
  6. EXTERIOR LIGHTS (headlights, DRL's, brake & high mounts)
  7. DOORS / DOOR LOCKS (power lock operational)
  8. SEATS (operational, heat)
  9. FUEL DOOR / TRUNK / HOOD / HATCH RELEASE (operational)
  10. WINDOWS (operational, all switches, full travel)
  11. PARKING BRAKE (operational)
  12. SUN / MOON ROOF (operational, condition)
  13. ACCESSORIES (operational)
INTERIOR:
  1. INSTRUMENTAL PANEL (trim, controls, console)
  2. CLOCK / TIMER (check reset)
  3. DRIVER SEAT (cushions, trim)
  4. DRIVER DOOR (controls, trim)
  5. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT / DOOR (cushions, trim)
  6. FRONT CARPET & MATS (condition)
  7. REAR SEAT(S) (cushions, trim)
  8. LR DOOR / QUARTER TRIM (control, trim)
  9. RR DOOR / QUARTER TRIM (control, trim)
  10. REAR CARPET & MATS (condition)
  11. HEADLINER (visors, package tray)
  12. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT / CARGO AREA (trim)
  13. REPAIR UPHOLSTERY (tears, holes)
EXTERIOR:
  1. FRONT BUMPER (fascia, guards, finish)
  2. GRILLE (headlights, other lights, emblems)
  3. HOOD (emblems, finish)
  4. LF FENDER (finish, trim)
  5. LF DOOR (finish, trim)
  6. LR DOOR (finish, trim)
  7. LR FENDER (finish, trim)
  8. TRUNK LID, TRUCK BED / BEDLINER (finish, trim)
  9. REAR BUMPER (fascia, guards, finish)
  10. RR FENDER (finish, trim)
  11. RR DOOR (finish, trim)
  12. RF FENDER (finish, trim)
  13. RF DOOR (finish, trim)
  14. ROOF (finish, trim)
  15. GLASS
UNDER HOOD:
  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (battery, cables, belts, charge)
  2. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (level, hoses, condition)
  3. POWER STEERING SYSTEM (level, pump, lines)
  4. BRAKE SYSTEM (level, master cylinder, lines)
  5. IGNITION SYSTEM (wires, condition, routing)
  6. FUEL SYSTEM (lines, leaks, connection)
  7. VACUUM SYSTEM (hoses, condition)
  8. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (leaks, lines, routing)
  9. BELTS (tension, wear)
UNDER VEHICLE:
  1. VISUAL (body, lower body, underbody)
  2. FRAME (no signs of previous repair / damage)
  3. EXHAUST SYSTEM (pipes, converter / muffler)
  4. BRAKE PADS / SHOES (condition, lining)
  5. CALIPERS / ROTORS / DRUMS (condition)
  6. HYDRAULICS (lines, hoses)
  7. TIRES (tread depth, type)
  8. SHOCK ABSORBERS / STRUTS (operational, leaks, etc)
  9. SPRINGS & SWAY BARS (mounts, bushings, etc)
  10. CONTROL ARMS (condition, mounts, bushings)
  11. LINKAGE / STEERING (tie rod / ends, linkage)
  12. ENGINE / TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE (leaks)
  13. DRIVELINE (driveshaft, axles, universal joints)
  14. DIFFERENTIALS / AXLES (leaks, CV joints)
  15. GEAR / RACK & PINION (leaks, mounting)
  16. PARKING BRAKE CABLE (condition / fraying)
MAINTENANCE:
  1. Lube, oil, filter (LOF)
  2. Inspection / clean air filter (replace if necessary)
  3. Inspect / change all other filters (per manufacturer's schedule)
  4. Inspect / top off fluids (coolant, brake, power steering, transmission, differential, washer fluid)
  5. Lubricate pivot joints (hood / door hinges, striker, parking brake)
  6. Tire pressure (check / adjust)
  7. Emission / diagnostic trouble codes (meet state and local standards)
INTERIOR DETAILING:
  1. Clean interior surfaces / ashtrays
  2. Vacuum carpet and trunk / cargo area
  3. Clean glass surfaces
  4. Clean vinyl surfaces
  5. Clean headliner / seats / interior door trim
EXTERIOR DETAILING:
  1. Exterior wash and polish
  2. Clean and detail engine compartment