Used Car Mechanic Checklist
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1Used Car Safety Checklist
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No scratches
Doors/trunk open and shut easily
No dents
Doors/trunk lock and unlock easily
No rust
Alarm/key fobs work easily
Color matches
Seats adjust properly
Original paint job
Seatbelts work properly
Door/trunk/hood seams match up
Seats are intact and not ripped
Passes magnet test
Airbag is intact
Headlights/brights work
Dashboard gauges function correctly
Signal indicators work
No warning signs visible on dash
Brake lights work
Hazard lights work correctly
Windshield wipers/wiper fluid work
Stereo works correctly
Windshield fully intact
Heater/AC work correctly
No body work done
No chassis damage
No odors
Clean exhaust
Evenly-worn tread
No cracks or leaks
Trusted brand name
Does not overheat
Tires all the same make
Clean under oil cap
No cracks, cuts, or abnormalities
Dipstick oil clean and full
Spare tire inflated and functional
No corrosion on battery
Working jack and lug wrench
Clean transmission fluid
Stable idling speed
Smooth gear shift
No wheel resistance
Smooth reverse
Does not pull to the left or right
No delays or slippage
Does not drift
No shaking/vibrating/clicking/bumping
Parking brake functions
Title is available
Emergency brake functions
Service record is available
Brakes do not lock with ABS
Manual is included with car
Brakes do not grind
Brakes are not soft
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