ROAD TEST
- CHECK CARFAX
- SEAT BELTS/RETRACTORS/AIR BAGS (wear operation)
- MIRRORS
(operation, heat, inside-outside)
- INDICATOR LIGHTS GAUGES
WARNING TONES (operation, lights, clock)
- ENGINE START IDLE
(cold, warm)
- ENGINE OPERATION/PERFORMANCE/ACCELERATION
(at normal temp.)
- SHIFTING/AUTOMATIC/MANUAL (transmission,
clutch)
- ANTI-SKID-TRACTION CONTROL (operation)
- BRAKING ANTI-LOCK
BRAKING SYSTEM (straight stop/anti-lock operation if equipped)
- STEERING/ALIGNMENT (ease, noise,
steering wheel centered, alignment)
- BODY/CHASSIS INTEGRITY
(noise/vibration/harshness)
- TRANSFER CASE (operation, FRWD,
4W, AWD)
- CRUISE CONTROL (hold, acceleration, cancel)
- WINDSHIELD
WIPERS WASHERS (operation/blades wipe clean w/o streaks)
- SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
(operational)
- TILT-WHEEL/TELESCOPING (operation)
- HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING
(blower, controls)
- HORN (operation, function)
- CONFIRM AUTO STOP & AUTO
RESTART (Hybrid only)
FUNCTIONAL
- ONSTAR (operational)
- KEY/KEY FOB/REMOTE START (functional)
- REAR DEFOGGER (operation)
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (spare,
air pressure, tools)
- CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT COVER (operation,
condition)
- INTERIOR LIGHTS (map lights/dash lights)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTS/FOG
LAMPS (headlights brake and high mount)
- DOORS /DOOR LOCKS
(power lock operation)
- WEATHER STRIPPING (condition)
- SEATS/CHILD SAFETY SEATS MOUNTINGS
(operation, heat)
- FUEL DOOR/TRUNK/HOOD/HATCH RELEASE (operation)
- WINDOWS-POWERISWING-OUT
(operation, all switches-full travel)
- ALARM/TELEPHONE (operation,
remote)
- POWER OUTLET(S)/CIGARETTE LIGHTER (operation, lighter)
- PARKING
BRAKE (operation)
- SUN-MOON ROOF (operation, condition)
- OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES/OFF-ROAD/ROOF
MARKER LAMPS (operation)
- AUDIO SYSTEM/XM RADIO (operation,
radio, tape, CD, speakers, antenna)
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM OPERATION
AND DVD PRESENT (operation)
- ENTERTAINMENT -VCR OR DVD (operation)
UNDER HOOD
- VISUAL (loose/missing components, leaks, labels,
decals)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERY/STARTER (battery, cables,
belts, charge)
- ENGINE COOLING/RADIATOR/FAN/FAN/CLUTCH (level,
hoses, condition)
- POWER STEERING SYSTEM (level, pump, lines)
- BRAKE SYSTEM
(fluid level, master cylinder, lines)
- IGNITION SYSTEM (wires,
condition, routing)
- FUEL SYSTEM (line, leaks, condition)
- VACUUM SYSTEM (hoses,
condition)
- AIR COMPRESSOR-DRIVE BELT (operation, condition)
- BELTS-SERPENTINE
(tension, wear)
UNDER VEHICLE
- VISUAL (body, lower body, underbody)
- FRAME (no signs of
previous repair/damage)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM (pipes, converter,
muffler, shielding)
- BRAKE PADS, SHOES (condition, lining)
Thickness - RF - LF - RR - LR-
- CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS (condition)
- BRAKE HYDRAULICS (level,
lines, hoses)
- TIRES
- WHEELS/LUG NUT TORQUE/TIRE PSI (OEM, matching brand/type)
- SHOCK
ABSORBERS-STRUTS (operation, leaks, etc.)
- SPRINGS/SWAY BARS
(mount, bushings, toque to specs, etc.)
- CONTROL ARMS (condition,
mount, bushings)
- STEERING/LINKAGE (tie rod/ends, linkage)
- ENGINE TRANSMISSIONITRANSFER
CASE & MOUNTING (leaks)
- CLUTCH (adjust fluid level)
- DRIVELINE/DRIVESHAFT/AXLES/UNIVERSAL
JOINTS (condition, operation)
- AXLES-DIFFERENTIALS-IAIR
SUSPENSIONS AND COMPRESSOR (leaks, CV joints)
- GEAR RACK & PINION
(leaks, mounting)
- PARKING BRAKE CABLE (condition, operation,
fraying)
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EXTERIOR
- UNDER HOOD (finish, insulation,
decals)
- FRONT BUMPER (fascia, guards, finish)
- GRILLE (headlights,
other lights, emblems)
- HOOD (emblems, finish, chips, trim,
alignment)
- LEFT FRONT FENDER (finish, trim)
- LEFT FRONT DOOR (finish.
trim, alignment, ease of movement)
- LEFT REAR DOOR (finish,
trim, alignment, ease of movement)
- LEFT REAR FENDER (finish,
trim)
- TRUNK LID/TRUCK BED/BEDLINER (finish, trim)
- REAR BUMPER
(fascia, guards, finish)
- RIGHT REAR FENDER (finish, trim)
- RIGHT REAR DOOR (finish.
trim, alignment, ease of movement)
- RIGHT FRONT DOOR (finish,
trim, alignment, ease of movement)
- RIGHT FRONT FENDER (finish,
trim)
- ROOF (finish, him)
- GLASS (crab, chips, scratches, pitting)
- WHEELS/WHEELCOVERS/TRIM
RINGS/CENTER CAPS (scratches, pitting)
INTERIOR
- INSTRUMENT PANEUCOMPASS (condition, controls)
- CLOC/TIMER
(check, reset)
- DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS/HEAD RESTS (cushions,
trim, safety belt operation)
- REAR SEAT-HEAD RESTS (cushions,
trim, condition, operation, safety belt operation)
- HEATED/COOLED
SEAT (operation)
- DRIVER DOOR (controls, trim, condition)
- FRONT PASSENGER
DOOR (controls, trim, condition)
- FRONT CARPET & FLOOR
MATS (presence, condition, wear)
- CONSOLE/COMPARTMENT LID-FRONT & REAR
(operation, condition)
- LEFT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (controls,
trim, condition)
- RIGHT REAR DOOR-QUARTER TRIM (controls,
trim, condition)
- REAR CARPETS AND MATS (presence, condition,
wear)
- HEADLINER/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/VISORS (condition, operation)
- LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA/SPARE TIRE (trim, jack,
cargo net/shade)
- PACKAGE TRAY (condition)
MAINTENANCE
- Lube, change Oil and Filter required
- Inspect air filter
- Inspect/top-off fluids (cool, brake,
steering, trans., diff., washer)
INTERIOR DETAILING
- Clean instrument
panel/cover pad surface/ashtrays/package/shelf
- Vacuum and
clean carpet/trunk/passenger compartment/cargo area
- Clean
glass surfaces
- Clean headliner/seats/interior cloth trim
EXTERIOR DETAILING
- Clean
engine compartment
- Recondition /Touch-up minor surface
scratches
- Remove tar and mad oil
- Wash/Wax (body, wheels/cover,
tires)
HYBRID VEHICLES
- Hybrid Battery (inspect air
intake)
- Battery Energy Control Module (check using scan
tool)
- Starter/Generator Control Module (check for codes
and software updates)
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