Body Panels and BumPers
- Overall, no evidence of flood, hail, fire or any major damage
- Body panels not visibly damaged, misaligned, paint not mismatched or poor
- Bumpers/fascia not visibly damaged, misaligned, no poor paint
Doors, Hood, Deck Lid, Tailgate
- Not visibly damaged, paint not mismatched or poor
- Aligned properly (check jambs for over spray from repairs)
- Automatic/manual release mechanisms, hinges, attaching devices, prop rod/gas struts operate
- Power lift gate, power sliding doors operate
Grill, Trim, Roof Rack
- Attached, free from visible damage
- Deployable running boards operate, free from damage
Glass, Outside Mirrors
- Windshield, side, rear windows free from visible cracks, pits,wiper marks
- Wiper blades replaced
- Mirrors, hinge (no cracks, damage)
Exterior Lights – Operate, lenses not damaged
- Front end (headlights including high/low and alignment,park, turn, fog)
- Back end (tail, brake, high mount brake, turn, backup,license plate)
- Side (side marker, mirror puddle lights)
- Hazard
- Auto on/off lighting feature operates
- Trailer lamp connector operates
Air bag/Safety belts
- Air bags intact, no codes, dash light works (check steering wheel for abnormal wear, may indicate repaired with used steering wheel and air bag)
- Safety belts work, free from cuts or wear
Audio and Alarm Systems – Operate
- Radio, cassette, CD, speakers, satellite radio
- Antenna
- Alarm/theft deterrent system
- Navigation system (CDs present if applicable)
Heat/Vent/AC/Defrost – Operates
- Air conditioning system, dual and rear climate operation
- Heating system
- Defog/defrost (front, rear, outside mirrors)
Interior Amenities – Operate, no damage
- Clock
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel (including power)
- Steering column lock
- Steering wheel controls
- Horn
- Warning chimes
- Instrument panel lights, gauges, warning lights (pass bulb check)
- Wipers (all modes/speeds/delays, no streaks)
- Washers (spray pattern correct)
- Interior courtesy, dome, map lights
- Mirrors (manual and power side mirrors, rear-view auto-dimming)
- Rear-view camera system
- Sync system (test and perform master reset)
- Rear entertainment system, including wireless headphones and remotes
- Power outlets, lighter
- Ashtrays
- Glove box, light, center armrest/console
- Sun visors, vanity mirrors and lights
- Adjustable pedals
Carpet, Trim, Mats – Clean, no stains or damage
- Interior odor free
- Carpet (check for rust under it due to flood damage)
- Floor mat
- Door trim/panels attached
- Headliner
Seats
- Upholstery clean, not stained, worn, cut, cracked
- Seats/head restraint adjustments (manual/power)
- Folding seats operate (manual/power), fold down latches operate
- Heated seats operate
- Integrated child safety seats operate
Sunroof/Moonroof/Convertible Top
- Sunroof/moonroof operates in all modes
- Convertible top operates, not damaged; cover, rear window not damaged
Windows, Door Locks – Operate
- Handles, release mechanisms
- Remote entry systems (key fobs, door key pads)
- Door locks (manual, power modes)
- Child safety locks
- Window controls (manual, power, express modes)
- Remote deck lid, fuel filler door releases
Luggage Compartment
- Carpet, trim, cargo net (clean, no damage)
- Luggage compartment light operates
- Jack, spare tire tools operate
- Spare tire is correct size and type, no damage
- Spare tire at least 50% tread depth remaining, correct pressure
- Tire inflator kit present
- Emergency trunk lid release operates
Fluids – Check condition and level, check maintenance schedule for required service, add or change as required
- Engine oil and filter (change)
- Coolant (level, freeze point)
- Brake fluid
- Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
- Transfer case fluid
- Drive axle fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Clutch fluid
- Washer fluid
- Air conditioning system charge
Motor
- Check for fluid leaks
- Hoses and lines (coolant, fuel, brake, steering, vacuum, A/C),check for wear, leaks
- Belts (check for wear, cracks, fraying, proper adjustment)
- Wiring (check condition)
- Oil in air cleaner (possible excess blow-by, bad PCV)
- Water in oil (check underside of oil filler cap)
- Oil pressure (test with gauge if only warning light)
- Cylinder compression/power balance (check if necessary)
- Timing belt (inspect condition, change per maintenance schedule)
- Engine mounts (not broken, separated)
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler for damage or leaks
Cooling System
- Radiator (check for leaks, condition of tubes, fins)
- Pressure test radiator cap and cooling system
- Cooling fans, clutches, motors operate
- Water pump free from leaks or unusual noise
- Coolant recovery tank (level sensor works)
- Cabin air filter (change per maintenance schedule)
Sistema de combustible
- Fuel pump noise normal (no leaks if external pump)
- Fuel pump pressure reading correct
- Fuel filter(s) (change per maintenance schedulek
- Air filter (change per maintenance schedule)
Electrical System
- Starter operates
- Ignition system (operation/scope)
- Battery type, condition, fluid level, load test correct
- Alternator output correct
- Diesel pre-glow system operates
Frame
- No visible damage, signs of repair or abnormal tire wear
- Fuel lines, fuel tank, hoses and couplings not leaking
Sistema de escape
- Entire exhaust system (including catalytic converter) not damaged or leaking
- Perform emissions control test
Transmission, Transaxle,Differential,Transfer Case
- Automatic transmission/transaxle not damaged or leaking
- Manual transmission/transaxle/drive axle/transfer case, not damaged or leaking
- 4x4 hub operation (engage and disengage properly)
- Universal joints, CV joints, boots not damaged, leaking, or excessive wear/looseness, noise when accelerating or turning
- Transmission mounts (not cracked, broken, oil soaked)
- Differential/drive axles (not damaged or leaking)
Tires and Wheels
- All tires and wheels match, correct size
- Tread depth, at least 50% remaining
- Normal tire wear, no alignment or sidewall problems
- Pressures correct
- Tire pressure monitor system operates
- Wheels/finish free from damage, run-out normal
- Wheel covers, center caps, free from damage
Suspension Steering
- Rack and pinion, linkage, boots not visibly damaged or leaking
- Control arms, ball joints, bushings not visibly damaged or worn
- Tie rods, idler arm operate to factory specs
- Sway bars, links, bushings operate to factory specs
- Springs have proper ride height (not sagged)
- Struts, shocks not leaking
- Wheel alignment correct (check if necessary)
- Power steering pump and hoses (check operation, no leaks)
Frenos
- Calipers, cylinders operate with no leaks
- Pads, shoes, at least 50% thickness remaining
- Rotors, drums, at least 50% thickness remaining, not scored, run-out within factory specs
- Brake lines, hoses, fittings not worn or leaking
- Parking brake operates, releases, adjusted properly
- Master cylinder and booster, no leaks