Visual and Functional Inspections

• Battery Condition (including cables)
• Belts: engine, accessory, serpentine, and/or V-drive
• Hoses: engine, power steering and HVAC
• Engine air cleaner filter
• Gas struts on hood or latch for wear and hold open ability
• Suspension components
• Steering components and steering linkage
• CV drive axle boots or drive shafts and U-joints
• Evaporative control system
• Exhausted system components and nearby heat shield
• Sunroof track & seal (if equipped)
• Lubricate: lock cylinder, hood hinges, lift gate hinges, steel fuel door hinges, weather strips, chassis components
• Passenger compartment air filters
• Starter switch operation
• Ignition control operation
• Automatic transmission park mechanisms holding ability
• Automatic transmission shift lock control function
• Accelerator pedal for damage, high effort or binding
• Safety belt reminder lights
• Safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors & anchors
• All lights (including signals)

Brake Inspection

• Front and rear brake lining measurement
• Lower brake lining measurement
• Brake system (including lines and hoses)
• Parking Brake

Fluid Level Inspection

• Windshield washer
• Brake fluid resevoir
• Transmission (if equipped with dipstick)
• Coolant recovery resevoir
• Power steering
• Engine oil
• Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) (if required)

Visible Leak Inspection

• Fuel system (also including gas cap seating)
• Engine
• Transmission
• Drive axle
• Transfer case
• Engine cooling system
• Shocks and struts - also check operation

Tire Inspection

• Wear/damage
• Check tires and tire tread depth
• Rotation
• Tire pressure
• Reset tire pressure monitor system
• Alignment needed
• Balancing needed
• Wheel lug nut torque check
• Vehicle's tire sealant expiration date (if equipped)