Title Page
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Car Make/Model
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Vehicle Identification Number
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Dealer
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Location
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Inspected by
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Conducted on
Pre-delivery Inspection Checklist
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Take photos of the vehicle from all sides
Body Exterior
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Glass
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Door locks/operation
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Fuel filler cover/petrol cap
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General bodywork condition
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Corrosion
Wheels & Tires
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Front right tire
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Front left tire
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Rear left tire
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Rear right tire
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Spare tire
Interior & Luggage Compartment
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Seat mechanism
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Seat belts
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Internal mirrors
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Boot/tailgate lock
Electrical Controls
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Ignition lock/starting system
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Battery charging system
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Headlights
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Side lights/running lights
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Rear lights & number plate illumination
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Brake lights
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Indicator & hazard lights
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Reverse & fog lights
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Auxiliary lights
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Panel lights/dashboard illumination
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Switches & controls
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Instrument/controls function
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Horn
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Windows & sunroof operation
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Wipers & jet washers
Brakes
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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/unions & connections
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Discs & pads
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Hand brake operation/adjustments
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Hand brake linkage
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Pedal/linkage
Engine Compartment
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Coolant level
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Coolant leaks
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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 engine leaks
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Engine mounts
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Turbo/supercharger
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Fuel pump & pipes
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Accelerator linkage
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Cold starting
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Fast idle when engine cold
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Noise level when engine cold
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Excess fumes/smoke
Clutch & Transmission
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Fluid/oil leaks
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Cables/adjustment
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Hydraulic system
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Linkages (check for signs of 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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Clutch backlash
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Rubber gaiters
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Propshaft(s)
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Bearings & supports
Exhaust System
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Inlet manifold
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Outlet manifold
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Pipes
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Silencer(s)
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Heat shields & mountings
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Joints & couplings
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Catalytic converter
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Overall system condition
Fuel System
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Fuel tank
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Fuel tank fixings
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Fuel lines
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Breather pipes
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Evidence of leaks
Suspension, Underframe & Steering
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Engine underside leaks
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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 & bushes
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Gaiters
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Sub frames & mountings
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Suspension arms, mountings & fixings
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Tie bars & anti-roll bars
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Anti roll-bar
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Evidence of floor/chassis corrosion
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Bumper stops & gaiters
Road Test
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Engine - performance
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Engine - noise
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Engine - excessive fumes or smoke
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Evidence of overheating
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Gearbox operation & noise level
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Final drive operation & noise level
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Clutch operation
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Cooling fan operation
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Instruments & controls functioning
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General steering & handling
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Footbrake operation
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Hand brake operation
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Suspension noise
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Road holding stability
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Warning lights
Convenience
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Owners manual
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Service book & history
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Keys & remote controls
Completion
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Additional Observations
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Name & Signature of Vehicle Inspector
