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    Used Vehicle Inspection Checklist

    40 checkpoints across 6 categories. Tap to pass ✅ or flag ⚠️ each item.

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    🚗 Exterior

    0/7
    Body panels — no dents, rust, or misalignment
    Paint — consistent color, no overspray or fading
    Glass — windshield and windows free of cracks/chips
    Headlights, taillights, and turn signals functional
    Tires — tread depth adequate, even wear, no sidewall damage
    Wheels — no curb rash or bends
    Door seals — no gaps, dry rot, or water leaks

    🔧 Under the Hood

    0/8
    Oil level and condition — clean, correct level
    Coolant level — full, no signs of mixing with oil
    Transmission fluid — correct level and color
    Brake fluid — full, clear color
    Battery — good condition, no corrosion on terminals
    Belts and hoses — no cracks, swelling, or wear
    No visible oil or fluid leaks
    Engine starts smoothly, no unusual noises

    💺 Interior

    0/7
    Seats — no tears, stains, or broken adjusters
    Dashboard — all gauges and warning lights functional
    A/C and heater — blowing correct temperature
    Power windows, locks, and mirrors working
    Radio/infotainment system operational
    Seatbelts — all retract and latch properly
    No unusual odors (mold, burning, coolant)

    🔩 Undercarriage

    0/6
    Frame — no rust, bends, or weld repairs
    Exhaust system — no leaks, secure mounting
    Suspension — no clunks, bushings intact
    CV boots/axle — no tears or grease leaks
    Brake pads/rotors — adequate thickness
    No fluid drips on ground

    🛣️ Test Drive

    0/7
    Engine accelerates smoothly, no hesitation
    Transmission shifts smoothly (auto) / gears engage cleanly (manual)
    Brakes — firm pedal, straight stopping, no pulsation
    Steering — no pull, vibration, or play
    No unusual noises (knocking, whining, grinding)
    Cruise control functional
    Alignment — vehicle tracks straight on flat road

    📄 Documents

    0/5
    Title — clean, matches VIN
    Service history available
    Vehicle history report (Carfax/AutoCheck) reviewed
    Odometer reading consistent with wear
    No open recalls

    📝 Notes

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