117 point inspection list

*Not every inspection point available on every model

ROAD TEST
1. CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY (GM VIS) AND CARFAX (VHR) OR SIMILAR
2. CHECK FOR OPEN SAFETY CAMPAIGNS
3. OWNERS MANUAL/WARRANTY BOOKLET PRESENT
4. SEAT BELTS/RETRACTORS/AIR BAGS (WEAR, OPERATION)
5. MIRRORS (OPERATION, HEAT, INSIDE-OUTSIDE)
6. INDICATOR LIGHTS/GAUGES/WARNING TONES (OPERATION, LIGHTS, CLOCK)
7. ENGINE START/IDLE (COLD, WARM)
8. ENGINE OPERATION/PERFORMANCE/ACCELERATION (AT NORMAL TEMP.)
9. SHIFTING/AUTOMATIC/MANUAL (TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH)
10. ANTI-SKID/TRACTION CONTROL (OPERATION)
11. BRAKING/ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (STRAIGHT STOP/ANTI-LOCK OPERATION IF EQUIPPED)
12. STEERING/ALIGNMENT (EASE, NOISE, STEERING WHEEL CENTERED, ALIGNMENT)
13. BODY/CHASSIS INTEGRITY (NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS)
14. TRANSFER CASE (OPERATION, F/RWD, 4W, AWD)
15. CRUISE CONTROL (HOLD, ACCELERATION, CANCEL)
16. WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (OPERATION/BLADES WIPE CLEAN W/O STREAKS)
17. SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER (OPERATIONAL)
18. TILT-WHEEL/TELESCOPING (OPERATION)
19. HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING (BLOWER, CONTROLS)
20. HORN (OPERATION, FUNCTION)
21. CONFIRM AUTO STOP & AUTO RESTART (HYBRID ONLY)

FUNCTIONAL
22. ONSTAR (OPERATIONAL)
23. KEY(S)/KEY FOB/REMOTE START (FUNCTIONAL)
24. REAR DEFOGGER (OPERATION)
25. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (SPARE, AIR PRESSURE, TOOLS)
26. CONVERTIBLE TOP/BOOT COVER (OPERATION, CONDITION)
27. INTERIOR LIGHTS (MAP LIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS)
28. EXTERIOR LIGHTS/FOG LAMPS (HEADLIGHTS, DRLS, BRAKE AND HIGH MOUNT)
29. DOORS/DOOR LOCKS (POWER LOCK OPERATION)
30. WEATHER STRIPPING (CONDITION)
31. SEATS/CHILD SAFETY SEATS & MOUNTINGS (OPERATION, HEAT)
32. FUEL DOOR/TRUNK/HOOD/HATCH RELEASE (OPERATION)
33. WINDOWS/POWER/SWING-OUT (OPERATION, ALL SWITCHES-FULL TRAVEL)
34. ALARM/TELEPHONE (OPERATION, REMOTE)
35. POWER OUTLET(S)/CIGARETTE LIGHTER (OPERATION, LIGHTER)
36. PARKING BRAKE (OPERATION)
37. SUN/MOON ROOF (OPERATION, CONDITION, NO LEAKS)
38. OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES/OFF-ROAD/ROOF MARKER LAMPS (OPERATION)
39. AUDIO SYSTEM/XM RADIO (OPERATION, RADIO, TAPE, CD, SPEAKERS, ANTENNA)
40. NAVIGATION SYSTEM OPERATION AND DVD PRESENT (OPERATION)

UNDER HOOD
41. VISUAL (LOOSE/MISSING COMPONENTS, LEAKS, LABELS, DECALS)
42. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERY/STARTER (BATTERY, CABLES, BELTS, CHARGE)
43. ENGINE COOLING/RADIATOR/FAN/FAN CLUTCH (LEVEL, HOSES, CONDITION)
44. POWER STEERING SYSTEM (LEVEL, PUMP, LINES)
45. BRAKE SYSTEM (FLUID LEVEL, MASTER CYLINDER, LINES)
46. IGNITION SYSTEM (WIRES, CONDITION, ROUTING)
47. FUEL SYSTEM (LINES, LEAKS, CONNECTION)
48. VACUUM SYSTEM (HOSES, CONDITION)
49. A/C COMPRESSOR/DRIVE BELT (OPERATION, CONDITION)
50. BELTS/SERPENTINE (TENSION, WEAR)

UNDER VEHICLE
51. VISUAL (BODY, LOWER BODY, UNDERBODY)
52. FRAME (NO SIGNS OF PREVIOUS REPAIR/DAMAGE)
53. EXHAUST SYSTEM (PIPES, CONVERTER, MUFFLER, SHIELDING)
54. BRAKE PADS, SHOES (CONDITION, LINING)
55. CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS (CONDITION)
56. BRAKE HYDRAULICS (LEVEL, LINES, HOSES)
57. TIRES (TREAD DEPTH, TYPE, SIZE, MATCHING BRAND, NO PLUGS, PSI)
58. WHEELS/LUG NUT TORQUE/TIRE PSI (OEM, MATCHING BRAND/TYPE)
59. SHOCK ABSORBERS/STRUTS (OPERATION, LEAKS, ETC.)
60. SPRINGS/SWAY BARS/TOW HOOK (MOUNT, BUSHINGS, TORQUE TO SPECS, ETC.)
61. CONTROL ARMS (CONDITION, MOUNT, BUSHINGS)
62. STEERING/LINKAGE (TIE ROD/ENDS, LINKAGE)
63. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE & MOUNTING (LEAKS)
64. CLUTCH (ADJUST FLUID LEVEL)
65. DRIVELINE/DRIVESHAFT/AXLES/UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CONDITION, OPERATION)
66. AXLES/DIFFERENTIALS/AIR SUSPENSION AND COMPRESSOR (LEAKS, CV JOINTS)
67. GEAR/RACK & PINION (LEAKS, MOUNTING)
68. PARKING BRAKE CABLE (CONDITION, OPERATION, FRAYING)

EXTERIOR
69. UNDER HOOD (FINISH, INSULATION, DECALS)
70. FRONT BUMPER (FASCIA, GUARDS, FINISH)
71. GRILLE (HEADLIGHTS, OTHER LIGHTS, EMBLEMS)
72. HOOD (EMBLEMS, FINISH, CHIPS, TRIM, ALIGNMENT)
73. LEFT FRONT FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
74. LEFT FRONT DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
75. LEFT REAR DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
76. LEFT REAR FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
77. TRUNK LID/TRUCK BED/BEDLINER (FINISH, TRIM)
78. REAR BUMPER (FASCIA, GUARDS, FINISH)
79. RIGHT REAR FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
80. RIGHT REAR DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
81. RIGHT FRONT DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
82. RIGHT FRONT FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
83. ROOF (FINISH, TRIM)
84. GLASS (CRACKS, CHIPS, SCRATCHES, PITTING)
85. WHEELS/WHEELCOVERS/TRIM RINGS/CENTER CAPS (SCRATCHES, PITTING)

INTERIOR
86. INSTRUMENT PANEL/COMPASS (CONDITION, CONTROLS)
87. CLOCK/TIMER (CHECK, RESET)
88. DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS/HEAD RESTS (CUSHIONS, TRIM, SAFETY BELT OPERATION)
89. REAR SEAT/HEAD RESTS (CUSHIONS, TRIM, CONDITION, OPERATION, SAFETY BELT OPERATION)
90. HEATED/COOLED SEAT (OPERATION)
91. DRIVER DOOR (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
92. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR (CUSHIONS, TRIM, CONDITION)
93. FRONT CARPET & FLOOR MATS (PRESENCE, CONDITION, WEAR)
94. CONSOLE/COMPARTMENT LID FRONT & REAR (OPERATION, CONDITION)
95. LEFT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
96. RIGHT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
97. REAR CARPET & MATS (PRESENCE, CONDITION, WEAR)
98. HEADLINER/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/VISORS (CONDITION, OPERATION)
99. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA/SPARE TIRE (TRIM, JACK, LIGHT TOOLS,CARGO NET/SHADE)
100. PACKAGE TRAY (CONDITION)

MAINTAINANCE
101. LUBE, CHANGE OIL AND FILTER REQUIRED
102. INSPECT/CLEAN AIR FILTER/ CABIN FILTER
103. INSPECT/CHANGE ALL OTHER FILTERS (PER MANUFACTURER'S SCHEDULE )
104. INSPECT/TOP-OFF FLUIDS (COOL, BRAKE, STEERING, TRANS., DIFF., WASHER)
105. EMISSION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (MEET STATE AND LOCAL STDS.)
106. FUEL LEVEL (RECOMMEND FULL TANK)

INTERIOR DETAILING
107. CLEAN INSTRUMENT PANEL/COVER PAD SURFACE/ASHTRAYS/PACKAGE SHELF
108. VACUUM AND CLEAN CARPET/TRUNK/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA
109. CLEAN GLASS SURFACES
110. CLEAN HEADLINER/SEATS/INTERIOR CLOTH TRIM

EXTERIOR DETAILING
111. CLEAN ENGINE/COMPARTMENT
112. RECONDITION/TOUCH-UP MINOR SURFACE SCRATCHES
113. REMOVE TAR AND ROAD OIL
114. WASH (BODY, WHEELS/COVERS, TIRES)

HYBRID VEHICLES
115. HYBRID BATTERY (INSPECT AIR INTAKE)
116. BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (CHECK USING SCAN TOOL)
117. STARTER/GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (CHECK FOR CODES AND SOFTWARE UPDATES)

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