Model_______________________. Reg: ________________ **Paperwork** - [ ] Check full service history with invoices/receipts - [ ] Check service maintenance booklet for recommended service intervals - [ ] Calculate vehicle tax rate - [ ] MOT history check - [ ] Check V5c Logbook How often does Cam belt need changing? _________ When was last change? ________ **Under the hood** - [ ] Oil filter gap. Any white gunk buildup? - [ ] Dipstick white? - [ ] Check fluid levels (finger test) - [ ] Check suspension by bouncing up and down (should settle quickly and evenly) - [ ] Chassis legs straight? **Lights** - [ ] Indicators - [ ] Fog lights - [ ] Brakelights - [ ] Headlights (full and dimmed) - [ ] Hazard lights **Body** - [ ] Check entire windscreen + windows for cracks - [ ] Manual and remote locking system (check boot too) - [ ] Wing-mirrors - [ ] Check for scratches or dents on body (plus roof) - [ ] Check paintwork for overlapping paint (can show accident) - [ ] Check for even panel gaps (run a coin through) (rear panels can easily show rear collision) - [ ] Check underneath for oil leaks and rust - [ ] Does front numberplate match rear? (Can show collision) - [ ] Check light lenses for water or cracks - [ ] Check for budget tyres - [ ] Fuel tank cap **Wheels** - [ ] Check tyre treads 1.6mm legal limit - [ ] Brake disks clean (normal to be rusty but should be clean after drive) **Interior** - [ ] Window up and down - [ ] Windscreen wipers and jets (rear and front) - [ ] Radio - [ ] All seatbelts and sockets - [ ] Heater and cooler fan - [ ] Handbrake OK - [ ] Seat crank and rails - [ ] Open all doors from inside and out - [ ] Charging port works - [ ] Glovebox opens and closes - [ ] Check for original spare wheel - [ ] Jack and screwdrivers + locking wheel nut key? - [ ] Check metal boot floor for ripples (indicates collision) **Test drive** Try variety of road surfaces, test gears and reverse, silent drive - [ ] Engine cold on arrival? - [ ] Check clutch for even bite - [ ] Check for weird noises - [ ] No warnings lights - [ ] No pulling left or right while driving or braking? - [ ] No buzzing or clanging noises - [ ] Emergency stop done?