Is there a Clear Title Available

Is it a “Salvage", "Junk", "Flood", "Rebuilt", "Damage", "Dismantle" or "Fire" title

Is the Registration Current

Is the Inspection Current

Does the seller have a current Service History or Maintenance Log

Is the Service History or Maintenance Log miles consistent with the Odometer mileage

Is a Car History Report Available

Are the Body Panels aligned properly

Are the gaps between Body Panels consistent spaced

Are there any ripples or dents in the Body Panels

Is there any paint overspray inside the door jams, fenders, hood, trunk

Any Rust on fender wells, under bumpers, below doors

Does tapping on body panels with knuckles sound dull or hollow. (may indicate body filler)

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Is wind noise excessive

Check Dipstick. Is engine oil black or does it smell burnt

Check Dipstick. Does engine oil have signs of water/oil emulsion

Are there any signs of oil leaks

Are belts and hoses worn or dried out

Is Air Filter Clogged or Excessively Dirty

Are other fluid levels low (brake, power steering, coolant)

Are there signs of fluid leaks

Is there any corrosion on the radiator or around filler cap

Does the engine idle rough

Does the engine rev up rough

Does the engine rev down rough

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When accelerating speed, is there any hesitation or miss

Does the exhaust have any leaks.  Restrict exhaust with a rag and listen under car.

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Does the transmission shift smoothly through all gears

Are there any signs of transmission fluid leaks

Does the transmission fluid smell burnt

Any signs of water in transmission fluid

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Does the clutch engage and disengage properly (Manual Transmission)

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Does the car engage into and drive in reverse properly

If the car is front wheel drive, are the CV joint boots in good condition

Does tire wear indicate alignment problems or over/under inflation

Do tires match

Check tire air pressure

Have the tires been rotated to ensure even wear.

Do sidewalls indicate wear

Are wheels scarred from curbs

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Are tires balanced properly

Brake pedal worn excessively

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Do the brakes squeal when stopping the car

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Is there excessive shudder or vibration when stopping the car

Are the brake pads or shoes excessively worn

Do the rotors or hubs indicate uneven or excessive wear

Are there any signs of fluid leaks on the wheel cylinders

Is the brake fluid level adequate

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Is there any slack in the steering

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When the steering wheel is turned full left or right, is there any noise coming from power steering pump

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Does the car turn smoothly without any popping or jerking

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Does the car pull to one side while driving.

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Does the car bounce excessively after driving over bumps

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Do the shock absorbers properly dampen bumps

Test Horn

Test Windshield Wipers and Washer Fluid Operation

Test Headlights

Test Brake lights

Test Turn Indicators

Test Parking lights

Test Hazard lights

Test Radio/Stereo

Test Seat Belts

Test Door Locks

Test Windows and Sun Roof if applicable

Are odometer numbers properly aligned (may indicate tampering)

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Does the Speed Odometer/Tachometer work properly

Are there any gauges or warning lights improperly working or indicating problems

Does instrumentation work properly

Is instrument cluster properly lit

Test Dome Light

Test Heater and Air Condition