Road Test
- Check Engine
- Engine Cold High Idle Normal
- Noise In Engine
- Throttle Does Not Stick
- Engine Function During Warm-Up is Normal
- Engine Reaches Normal Op Temp.
- Fans Work Properly
- Brake Pedal Travel Normal
- Vibration During Braking
- Abs Normal
- Parking Brake Holds Vehicle
- Transmission Shifts Smoothly
- Auto Transmission In ECT Shifts
- Transmission Gears Engage
- Trans. Shift Lock & Key Interlock
- Transmission Shifts Into Overdrive
- Steering Normal In Lock-Lock Turning
- Steering Wheel Centered In Line
- Steering Tracks Straight
- Tilt Steering Normal
- Speedometer Functions Properly
- No Drone/Vibration From Engine
- No Wind, Whistle or Buzz
- No Tire/Steering Vibration
- Interior Trim In Place
- Check Engine Light
Frame & Under-body
- Frame/Uni-body Check
- Body Surface
- Panel Alignment
- Lower/Under Body For Damage
- Steering Rack, Dust Boots, Linkage, Bushings & Control Arms
- Transmission Case & Pan
- Oil Pan
- Suspension Check
Engine Compartment- Perform Emissions Test and/or State Inspection If Required
- Drive Belts Are Free Of Cracks
- Check Under Hood Labels & Decals
- Check Air Filter
- Engine Coolant At Proper Hot & Cold Levels
- Coolant Specific Gravity To -31 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Oil, Brake, Clutch, Washer, Trans., Transfer Case, Power Steering Fluids
- Under-Hood Fluids Clear & Uncontaminated
- Removal Of Unacceptable After Market Items
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Safety Items
- Seat Belt Condition
- Seat Belts Normal Range Extension and Smooth
- Seat Belts Lock Up
- All Wipers Speeds
- Windshield Washer Operation
- Wiper Blades Working In Good Condition
- Wipers Return To Correct Position When Off
- Tire Defects, Damage & Inflation
- Min. 4/32 Tread Depth Across Tread Width
- All Tires Same Size
- Brakes, Calipers, Lines & Hoses
- Brake Pads/Shoes Min. 50% Wear Remaining
- No Excessive Grooving or Heat Checking Of Rotor-Drums
- Parking Brake Releases Completely
- Struts/Shocks
- Exhaust Systems & Hangers
- Damage To Engine Mounts
- Check Drive-Axle Shafts
- CV Joints & Boots
- Fuel, Oil, Coolant or Other Leaks
- Differential Fluid Level Correct
- Check for Evidence Of Sludge
- Change Oil & Filter
- Battery- Proper Cold Cranking Amps & Reserve
- Battery Proper Size & Secure
- Cables In Good Condition
- Battery Posts Free Of Corrosion
- Horn Works
- Air Bags
- High & Low Beams
- Headlight Aim
- Tail Lights
- Brake Lights
- Side Marker Lights
- Backup Lights Work
- License Plate Lights
- No Cracked or Broken Lenses Of Exterior Lights
- Instrument Lights Work
- Heater Lights Work
- Dash Light Dimmer
- Turn Signals Operate & Self-Cancel
- Four-Way Flashers Work
- Day-Night Mirror Works & Lens
- Outside Rear View Mirror Operates/Lens
- All Mirrors Have Full Range Of Adjustment
- All Glass Free Of Cracks, Stars & Large Chips
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Accessories
- Heater Operation
- Radio Speakers Do Not Rattle
- Wheel Cover Caps Secure
- A/C Cooling Operation
- A/C Refrigerant Sight Glass Clear
- Warning Lights Function
- Fuel Gauge Reads Correctly
- Battery Voltage Gauge Reads Correctly
- Window Tinting is Legal
- Dome/Courtesy Lights Operates
- Windows Operate Normally
- Window Locks Operate Normally
- Power Windows Operate From Master Switch & All Door Switches
- 4x4 Engages Normally
- Audio System Operating Normally
- Cigarette Lighters Intact & Working
- Ashtrays Function and Are In Good Condition
- Head Liner, Sun Visors, Dash Pad, Console, Upholstery, Cup Holders, Trim Panels, Carpets All In Place
- Cup Holders Extend & Sturdy
- Doors Open & Close Correctly
- Door Locks & Child Safety Locks
- Key Is Present
- Seats In All Positions, Adjusters Work
- Acceptable After Market Items Checked
- Headrests Are Present & Function Normally
- Defogger Light Turns On With Switch On
- Rear Defogger Grid Lines Intact
- Trunk Light, Trunk Trim Operation
- Fiber Board Tire Cover Is Not Broken
- Hood Latch, Trunk Latch
- Inside Trunk Remote
- Spare Tire Present
- Minimum MA State Requirement Tread Remaining On Spare
- Spare Tire Has Correct Air Pressure
- No Sign Of Damage To Spare Tire
- Jack & Tools Are Correct, Present & Secured
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