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No stone unturned
A checklist developed by experts

Every car is rigorously tested against our comprehensive, custom checklist, developed by industry experts with decades of experience at leading car manufacturers.

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A scientific approach to inspection
Our state-of-the-art test facility

All cars are examined and rigorously tested at our purpose-built 30,000 sqm facility. Its advanced diagnostics equipment includes laser-wheel alignment and precision-engineered suspension and brake test lanes. For the best performance, we only use Mobil oils.

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Issues identified and resolved
A dedicated professional team

Our fully certified team have the mechanical and technical skills needed to identify and resolve a wide range of potential issues, across all makes and models.

Inspection checklist

Tyre – Offside front

Braking system (including ABS)

Vehicle handling

Blind spot monitoring (if equipped)

Lane assist (if fitted)

Rear Blinkers (right/left)

Hazard Lights

Rear fog lamps (If fitted & including switch on light)

Rear parking lights

Brake lights (including centre)

Reverse lights

License plate light

Headlights (high/low/parking operation/headlight aim/flash)

Front Blinkers (right/left) including mirror or side blinkers

Parking lights

Front fog lamps (if fitted) and or driving lights (including switch on light)

Horn operation

All warning lights illuminated with ignition “ON” including Airbag/ESP/TCS

Rear View mirror (including auto dimming if fitted)

Head rests (height/tilt)

Windshield wiper/washer operation

Offside front Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)

Offside front tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)

Brake pad & disc condition - Offside front

Front number plate

Wipers/condition of mechanism/blades

Tyre – Nearside front

Nearside front tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)

Brake pad & disc condition - Nearside front

Nearside front Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)

Nearside rear door child safety switch

Nearside rear Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)

Centre Seat belt (condition, proper latching and retraction operation)

Tyre – Nearside rear

Nearside rear tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)

Brake pad & disc condition - Nearside rear

Vehicle jack and tool kit with tow hook (if fitted) or tyre repair kit

Spare wheel and tyre condition

Take note of spare wheel brand/size/type to ensure matched

Spare tyre tread depth

Tyre – Offside rear

Offside rear tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)

Brake pad & disc condition - Offside rear

Check wheels are matched by brand and size

Offside rear door internal handle mechanical operation

Offside rear door child safety switch

Offside side rear and centre Seat belt (condition, proper latching and retraction operation)

3rd row seat external seatbelt and centre seatbelt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)

Wheel Alignment, drive-on geometry check and stop test

Offside front Brake system

Offside front steering system

Nearside front tyre (Condition/pressure)

Nearside front Brake system

Nearside front steering system

Nearside front suspension system

Nearside rear Brake system

Nearside rear suspension system

Offside rear tyre (Condition/pressure)

Offside rear Brake system

Offside rear suspension system

Bluetooth operations (if equipped)

Parking aids including rear camera (if equipped)

Instrument Cluster (All gauges/lights/displays working)

Hybrid and EV information display

Front multimedia system (including map CD/card), reset to factory settings

Adjust clock to correct time

Audio System-Radio/CD/Telephone audio inputs, speaker operation

Audio steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Navigation operation (if equipped) delete address history

Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)

Central locking (central and each individual door)

Power to 12v socket(s) or USB

Electric car charging cable, fuel release flap and electrical flaps

Alarm/theft system operation (check remote, if equipped)

Cruise control//Speed limiter (if equipped)

Check instrument gauges for normal operation

Check fuel tank (Min 1/4 tank for production purposes)

Trip computer (if equipped) & Reset mileage trip and average fuel consumption

Engine start-up cold/hot

Engine idle–smooth idle and acceleration from idle

Free Play at steering wheel, operation, condition

Engine unusual operational noise (Top end/bottom end)

Automatic/manual transmission shift, paddle shift feature

Clutch operation/engagement

Abnormal wind noise

Engine performance

NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) through engine/drivetrain/chassis

Straight-line stability/pull

Steering wheel alignment

Brake Fluid level (check service interval replacement)

Check oil, minimum fill

Check coolant, minimum fill (overflow tank)

On board diagnostic scan

Cooling fan operation

Brake pedal (firm pedal)

Handbrake and electronic parking brake (height of engagement and adequate holding force)

Clutch feel (if fitted, smooth operation and engagement)

Accelerator, clutch (if fitted) and Brake pedal surface

Check onboard computer for AdBlue level

Bonnet release operation

Power steering functional test (on ground)

AC compressor (proper cycling, belt condition/tension, performance OK)

Front under bonnet

Ignition system operation

Upper Engine/Transmission mounts

A/C condenser (corrosion, road hazard damage)

Wheel lug nuts (all present and properly torqued)

AC system leaks (lines/hoses/condenser)

Inspect for collision repair in guard well and subframe (new paint, panel work etc)

Washer bottle condition/fluid

Brake master cylinder and booster (operation/leaks)

Hydraulic brake hose/fixed lines leakage and free movement

Coolant Level (check service interval for replacement)

Coolant hoses (check condition)

Coolant overflow reservoir (condition, fluid level, sensor operation)

Intercooler (if fitted)

Radiator (leaks, road hazard damage)

Water pump (noise/leaks)

Engine air filter

Engine oil, check level and acceptable condition

Automatic transmission fluid

Exhaust system (condition, mounts, leaks, noise, catalytic converter, converter shield)

Multi V-belt (belt condition/tension)

Oil cooler

Fuel filter (replace per maintenance schedule)

Fuel system operation (connections/leakage)

Power steering (fluid level, belt condition/tension)

Power steering pump

Power steering system

Offside front tyre (Condition/pressure)

Offside front brake disc

Offside front brake pads

Offside front suspension system

Offside front vertical and horizontal free play

Nearside front brake disc

Nearside front brake pads

Nearside front vertical and horizontal free play

Nearside rear tyre (condition/pressure)

Nearside rear brake disc/drums

Nearside rear brake pads

Nearside rear vertical and horizontal free play

Offside rear brake disc/drum

Offside rear brake pads

Offside rear vertical and horizontal free play

Front and rear undertrays

Steering rack, track rods, hoses, lines, connections

Starter motor

Engine (Condition/oil leaks)

Lower Engine Mount condition

Front subframe collision marks (repairs in Guard well and subframe (new paint, panel work etc)

CV Joint/boots/driveshaft/universal joint (cracks, leakage)

4x4 Transfer case visual check, leaks, damage etc

Automatic transmission mounts (Lower)

Transmission leaks

Universal joint

Wiring

Rear subframe collision marks (new paint, panel work etc)

Rear Driveshafts

Spare wheel (condition/pressure, if mounted underneath vehicle)

Fluid Leaks (inspect for witness marks of leaks)

Fuel tank

Underbody damage

Battery (condition, fluid level, load test)

Spare wheel (condition/pressure, if mounted in boot)

Steering wheel tilt/slide/lock

Heating & cooling performance check including heated seats

Navigation system/compass (if equipped)

Heated seats (if equipped)

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

Air conditioning/climate control (including temp, heat/cold) ventilation grills

Front and rear window defrosting

Dash lights, map lights, interior lights working

Cooling seats (if equipped)

Massage seats (if equipped)

Centre armrest/console

Offside front seat adjustment operation

Nearside front door operation (glass and tint condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)

Nearside front door internal handle mechanical operation

Nearside Sun visor and vanity mirror operation

Nearside front seat adjustment operation

Boot/Hatch open latch/switch

Water leaks (inspect for evidence of water intrusion)

Electric charge level if EV or plug-in hybrid

Start button / Ignition switch

Odour

Dashboard (Fit/condition of instrument cluster, glove box, console box and cup holders)

Roof lining condition

Sun visor and vanity mirror operation

Sunroof or convertible roof operation

Sunshade operation/condition

Trim/carpets condition including floor mats

Offside front door operation (all glass condition/operation, all mirrors, handle etc)

Glove box (including lights)

Nearside rear door operation (glass condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)

Boot compartment lighting

Boot compartment carpet

Boot compartment trim

Boot compartment cargo net and cover (if fitted)

Boot Compartment collision marks (inspect for repairs in subframe and floor of boot/spare wheel well)

Offside rear door operation (glass condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)

Rear seat operation including centre arm rest (if fitted) and 12 volt supply

3rd row seat adjustment (if fitted)

Offside front alloy wheel/Wheel trim

Fuel filler cap and release

Turret condition (dents/scratches)

Offside front door

Offside front mirror (external)

Offside front door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)

Offside front trim surrounds

Offside front guard

Windscreen

Front bumper

Offside front headlight and fog lamp condition

Front bonnet

Grille condition (trim, emblems)

Nearside front headlight and fog lamp condition

Nearside front guard

Nearside front alloy wheel/Wheel trim

Nearside front door

Nearside front door trim surrounds

Nearside side front mirror (external)

Nearside front door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)

Nearside rear door

Nearside rear door trim surrounds

Nearside rear door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)

Nearside rear door internal operation

Nearside rear alloy wheel/Wheel trim

Nearside rear quarter panel

Nearside rear tail lamp condition

Rear boot/hatch condition (dents/scratches)

Rear bumper

Rear glass

Rear number plate

Offside rear tail lamp condition

Offside side rear quarter panel

Offside rear alloy wheel/Wheel trim

Offside rear door

Offside rear door trim surrounds

Offside rear door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)

Offside side rear door operation

Wash the vehicle

Wax the vehicle

High speed buff Vehicle

Complete premium interior detail including odour test

Apply tyre dressing to all (4) tyres

Record the transmission type

Record (or check) the VIN number

Record (or check) the registration number

Record the date of registration

Record (and check) the odometer reading

Check for owner's manual and service passport

Check for service (service label and/or service passport or lamp)

Next service due date

Record month & year car was manufactured (Built date)

Record the month & year of compliance

PPSR and Car History

Manufacturer recall and safety campaigns

Record the engine type

Record the engine number

Record the fuel type