Title Page

  • Car Make/Model

  • Vehicle Identification Number

  • Dealer

  • Location
  • Inspected by

  • Conducted on

Pre-delivery Inspection Checklist

  • Take photos of the vehicle from all sides

Body Exterior

  • Glass

  • Door locks/operation

  • Fuel filler cover/petrol cap

  • General bodywork condition

  • Corrosion

Wheels & Tires

  • Front right tire

  • Front left tire

  • Rear left tire

  • Rear right tire

  • Spare tire

Interior & Luggage Compartment

  • Seat mechanism

  • Seat belts

  • Internal mirrors

  • Boot/tailgate lock

Electrical Controls

  • Ignition lock/starting system

  • Battery charging system

  • Headlights

  • Side lights/running lights

  • Rear lights & number plate illumination

  • Brake lights

  • Indicator & hazard lights

  • Reverse & fog lights

  • Auxiliary lights

  • Panel lights/dashboard illumination

  • Switches & controls

  • Instrument/controls function

  • Horn

  • Windows & sunroof operation

  • Wipers & jet washers

Brakes

  • Master cylinder security

  • Fluid leaks

  • Servo/power system

  • Flexible hoses

  • Pipes/unions & connections

  • Discs & pads

  • Hand brake operation/adjustments

  • Hand brake linkage

  • Pedal/linkage

Engine Compartment

  • Coolant level

  • Coolant leaks

  • Antifreeze

  • Radiator & cap

  • Hoses & pipes

  • Drive belts

  • Water pump

  • Power steering fluid level

  • Clutch fluid level

  • Brake fluid level

  • Engine oil level

  • External engine leaks

  • Engine mounts

  • Turbo/supercharger

  • Fuel pump & pipes

  • Accelerator linkage

  • Cold starting

  • Fast idle when engine cold

  • Noise level when engine cold

  • Excess fumes/smoke

Clutch & Transmission

  • Fluid/oil leaks

  • Cables/adjustment

  • Hydraulic system

  • Linkages (check for signs of wear)

  • Casings

  • Mountings

  • Drive shaft assemblies

  • Universal & sliding joints

  • Clutch backlash

  • Rubber gaiters

  • Propshaft(s)

  • Bearings & supports

Exhaust System

  • Inlet manifold

  • Outlet manifold

  • Pipes

  • Silencer(s)

  • Heat shields & mountings

  • Joints & couplings

  • Catalytic converter

  • Overall system condition

Fuel System

  • Fuel tank

  • Fuel tank fixings

  • Fuel lines

  • Breather pipes

  • Evidence of leaks

Suspension, Underframe & Steering

  • Engine underside leaks

  • Steering joints & ball joints

  • Steering rack

  • Chassis members

  • Power steering

  • Wheels, hubs & bearings

  • Springs & suspension unit

  • Pipes & hoses

  • Dampers & bushes

  • Gaiters

  • Sub frames & mountings

  • Suspension arms, mountings & fixings

  • Tie bars & anti-roll bars

  • Anti roll-bar

  • Evidence of floor/chassis corrosion

  • Bumper stops & gaiters

Road Test

  • Engine - performance

  • Engine - noise

  • Engine - excessive fumes or smoke

  • Evidence of overheating

  • Gearbox operation & noise level

  • Final drive operation & noise level

  • Clutch operation

  • Cooling fan operation

  • Instruments & controls functioning

  • General steering & handling

  • Footbrake operation

  • Hand brake operation

  • Suspension noise

  • Road holding stability

  • Warning lights

Convenience

  • Owners manual

  • Service book & history

  • Keys & remote controls

Completion

  • Additional Observations

  • Name & Signature of Vehicle Inspector

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