What we inspect
Items that do not apply to the car, such as spark plugs on a diesel or the hybrid battery on a petrol car, are skipped.
1. Documents
- 1.09 Chassis number matches book
- 1.10 Vehicle book (CR)
- 1.11 Revenue licence
2. Engine condition
- 2.01 12V battery
- 2.02 Ignition coil · Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.03 Spark plugs · Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.04 Fuel system · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.05 Fuel pump · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.06 Oil leak · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.07 Timing chain / belt · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.08 Damper pulley · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.09 Oxygen sensor · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.10 Temperature sensor · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.11 Airflow sensor · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.12 Air cleaner · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.13 Catalytic converter · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.14 Engine mounts · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 2.15 Diagnostic scan fault codes
3. Engine cooling
- 3.01 Water pump · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 3.02 Radiator · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 3.03 Cooling hoses · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 3.04 Radiator pressure cap · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 3.05 Cooling fan · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- 3.06 Coolant expansion tank · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
4. Transmission
- 4.01 Gear shifter
- 4.02 Valve body · Automatic, CVT, Tiptronic
- 4.03 Clutch plate and pressure plate · Manual
- 4.04 Release bearing · Manual
- 4.05 Differential
- 4.06 Wheel hub bearings
- 4.07 CV joints
- 4.08 4WD system · 4WD
5. Brake system
- 5.01 Vacuum booster
- 5.02 Brake master pump
- 5.03 Brake pedal
- 5.04 Brake lines
- 5.05 Brake fluid
- 5.06 Calipers
- 5.07 Discs
- 5.08 ABS
- 5.09 Parking brake
6. Steering system
- 6.01 Steering wheel
- 6.02 Electric power steering motor
- 6.03 Pinion
- 6.04 Rack ends
- 6.05 Rack
- 6.06 Rack boots
- 6.07 Power steering pump
- 6.08 Power steering hose
7. Air conditioning
- 7.01 A/C belt
- 7.02 Air vents
- 7.03 Compressor
- 7.04 Condenser
- 7.05 Condenser fan
- 7.06 Evaporator (cooler)
- 7.07 Blower
8. Safety system
- 8.01 Remote entry
- 8.02 Central lock
- 8.03 Child safety lock
- 8.04 Horn
- 8.05 Seat belts
- 8.06 SRS airbags
- 8.07 Jack and tools
9. Interior condition
- 9.01 Meter panel
- 9.02 Roof / dome light
- 9.03 Dashboard
- 9.04 Glove box
- 9.05 Power mirrors
- 9.06 Power windows
- 9.07 Seat upholstery
- 9.08 Switches and buttons
- 9.09 Audio system
- 9.10 Roof and door upholstery
- 9.11 Door beading
10. Exterior condition
- 10.01 Body alignment / panel gaps
- 10.02 Windscreen
- 10.03 Rear window
- 10.04 Window glass
- 10.05 Side mirrors
- 10.06 Wiper blades
- 10.07 Headlights
- 10.08 Fog lights
- 10.09 Parking lights
- 10.10 Brake lights
- 10.11 Signal lights
- 10.12 Door handles
- 10.13 Body shell and paint
- 10.14 Antenna
- 10.15 Tyres (worst tread depth)
- 10.16 Accident signs
11. Suspension system
- 11.01 Shock absorbers
- 11.02 Coil springs
- 11.03 Shock mounts
- 11.04 Ball joints
- 11.05 Lower and upper arms
- 11.06 Lower arm mounts
- 11.07 Stabilizer links
- 11.08 Balance bar bushes
- 11.09 Leaf springs · Van, Cab
12. Running condition
- 12.01 Wheel alignment
- 12.02 Suspension
- 12.03 Engine
- 12.04 Transmission
- 12.05 Power steering
- 12.06 Brakes on road
13. Hybrid / EV system
- 13.01 HV battery health · Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- 13.02 Cell balance · Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- 13.03 Inverter and battery cooling fan · Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- 13.04 Hybrid system fault codes · Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric