Vehicle Inspection
Our highly trained technicians go the extra mile to make sure the car you buy is in great condition
Peace of mind
Before we market any car, it goes through a full 299-point check. This means inspecting everything you’d expect and more - from bonnet to boot. Just think of it as 299 reasons to be reassured you’re buying a quality car that’s safe to drive.
What we inspect
We check all things big and small to ensure our cars are in great working order for their age, condition and mileage. Please see below a complete list.
- Record the engine type - Record data
- Record the engine type - Record data
- Record the fuel type - Record data
- Record the transmission type - Record data
- Record the registration number - Record data
- Record the VIN number - Record data
- Record the mileage - Record data
- Record year car was manufactured - Record data
- Record the date of first registration - Record data
- Record the date of the last - Record data
- Record the date of the next due - Record data
- Record the date/mileage of the last service - Record data
- Record the date/mileage of the next service due - Record data
- Keys - Check all keys are present
- Manufacturer recall and safety campaigns - Check for any manufacturer recall and safety campaigns
- Car’s history report - Check car’s history report
- Car’s maintenance history - Check the car’s maintenance history is present
- Key operation lock and unlock/start - Check operation
- Key blades - Check present (if applicable) and check operation
- Comfort opening - Check operation (if applicable)
- Windscreen - Check all glass meets standards
- Side windows between A & C pillar - Check condition
- Side windows between C & D pillar - Check condition
- Rear windscreen - Check condition
- Side view mirror housing - Check condition
- Outside mirror glass - Check condition
- Bonnet - Check the bonnet inside and out for paint defects and previous accident damage
- Front bumper - Check for paint defects and previous accident damage
- Grille - Check for signs of damage
- Front number plate - New plates are fitted to standard
- Front lights - Check for signs of damage
- Driver's side front wheel arch - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side front wing - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side front door - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side front mirror - Check for signs of damage
- Driver's side front door sill - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side front trim surrounds - Check for signs of damage and defects
- Driver's side rear trim surrounds - Check for signs of damage and defects
- Driver's side middle panel - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side rear door sill - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side roof rail - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side rear door - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues. Check door seal and window
- Driver's side rear wheel arch - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Driver's side panel between the rear door and boot - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Fuel filler flap - Check for signs of damage
- Rear tailgate - Check for signs of damage to the seals and check for alignment issues
- Rear bumper - Check for paint defects and previous accident damage
- Rear window - Check for signs of damage
- Rear number plate - Fit new number plates to standard
- Passenger side front wheel arch - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger's side front wing - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger's side front door - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues. Check door seal and window
- Passenger's side front mirror - Check for signs of damage
- Passenger's side front trim surrounds - Check for signs of damage and defects
- Passenger's side rear trim surrounds - Check for signs of damage and defects
- Passenger's side middle panel - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger side door sills - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger's side roof rail - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger's side rear door - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues. Check door seal and window
- Passenger's side rear wheel arch - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- Passenger's side panel between the rear door and boot - Check for panel defects, paint defects and alignment issues
- General condition - Diagnostic check
- Smoke emissions - Check emissions are within standard
- Engine oil - Top up engine oil level if necessary
- Timing belt - Check for change date/mileage and replace if necessary
- Multi V-belt - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Washer bottle - Top up washer bottle
- Coolant - Adjust coolant content if necessary
- Radiator - Check for leaks and damage
- Cooling system - Check condition of cooling system and hoses
- Water pump - Check for signs of leakage or damage to pipe
- Coolant fan - Check for signs of damage
- Upper engine mounts - Check for signs of damage
- Intercooler - Check for leaks and damage
- Oil cooler - Check for leaks and damage
- Engine air filter - Check and change if it's reached its required service interval
- Interior air filter - Check and change if it's reached its required service interval
- Evidence of water leaks - Check for leaks
- Front under bonnet - Check for defects, previous accident damage, missing components
- Springs - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Shock absorbers - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Bushes and joints - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Stabilisers - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Bearings - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Dust caps - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Struts - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Support arms - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Control arms - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Steering wheel - Check steering wheel has no damage
- Steering wheel - Multi functional controls - Check all controls function as expected
- Free Play at steering wheel - Check for play and adjust/replace if necessary
- Power steering reservoir - Top up steering fluid level if necessary
- Power steering reservoir - Check security and for leaks/replace if necessary
- Power steering pump - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Power steering circuit - Check security and for leaks/replace if necessary
- Metal couplings - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Tie rods - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Dust caps - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Rubber couplings - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Steering rack, track rods, hoses, lines, connections - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driveshafts - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Automatic transmission - Check condition and repair/replace if necessary
- Automatic transmission fluid - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Manual transmission - Check condition and repair/replace if necessary
- Clutch - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Automatic transmission mounts - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Flexible coupling - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Universal joint - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Torque rods - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Central differential - Check condition and repair/replace if necessary
- Passenger's side front bearings - Check for signs of wear or damage
- Passenger's side rear bearings - Check for signs of wear or damage
- Driver's side front bearings - Check for signs of wear or damage
- Driver's side rear bearings - Check for signs of wear or damage
- Underbody brakes - Inspect brake lines and condition of hoses
- Passenger's side front brake pads - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Passenger's side front brake discs/drums - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Passenger's side rear brake pads - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Passenger's side rear brake discs - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Passenger's side rear brake drums - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driver's side front brake pads - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driver's side front brake discs/drums - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driver's side rear brake pads - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driver's side rear brake discs - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Driver's side rear brake drums - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Handbrake and electronic parking brake - Adjust if required and check for signs of damage
- Calipers front and rear - Check they are securely fastened and check for leaks, replace if necessary
- Brake fluid reservoir - Check they are securely fastened and check for leaks, replace if necessary
- Brake fluid cap - Check they are securely fastened and check for leaks, replace if necessary
- Master cylinder - Check they are securely fastened and for leaks, replace if necessary
- Brake pedal - Check they are securely fastened and check condition, replace if necessary
- Brake pedal surface - Check they are securely fastened and check condition, replace if necessary
- Hoses - Check they are securely fastened and check condition, replace if necessary
- Lines/pipes - Check they are securely fastened and check condition, replace if necessary
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) - Check condition and replace if necessary
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning system - Check condition and investigate, repair as necessary
- Check tyres are matched by size, profile and speed rating - Check correct
- Tyre tread depth – front tyre (L) - Check depth
- Tyre tread depth – front tyre (R) - Check depth
- Tyre tread depth – rear tyre (L) - Check depth
- Tyre tread depth – rear tyres (R) - Check depth
- Tyre pressure – front tyre (L) - Check pressure
- Tyre pressure – front tyre (R) - Check pressure
- Tyre pressure – rear tyre (L) - Check pressure
- Tyre pressure – rear tyre (R) - Check pressure
- Normal tyre wear - Check condition
- Tyre direction - Check correct
- Spare tyre size - Check correct
- Spare tyre type - Check correct
- Normal spare tyre wear - Check condition
- Spare tyre tread depth - Check depth
- Spare tyre pressure - Check pressure
- Wheels match and are correct size - Check correct
- Wheel trims - Check condition
- Wheel centre caps - Check condition
- Rims - Check condition
- Test battery and terminals and print out - Check battery condition and voltage, replace if required
- Wiring - Check condition
- Start motor - Check condition
- Ignition switch - Check operation
- Start button - Check operation
- Air conditioning/climate control - Confirm working
- Blowers - Confirm working
- Ventilation grilles - Confirm working
- Control panel - Confirm working
- Front/rear window heating - Confirm working
- Defrosting and demisting - Confirm working
- Starter operation - Confirm working
- Front indicators - Confirm working
- Passenger airbag off switch - Confirm working
- Parking aids and warning systems including camera - Confirm working
- Power to 12v socket(s) - Confirm working
- Window mechanisms - Confirm working
- Seat adjustments including electric operation - Confirm working
- Sun or convertible roof operation - Confirm working
- Check onboard computer for AdBlue level - Confirm working
- Fuel consumption and multi-function display - Confirm working
- Adjust clock to correct time - Confirm working
- Reset mileage trip and average fuel consumption - Confirm working
- Fuel gauge level - Confirm working
- Electric charge level if EV or plug-in hybrid - Confirm working
- Satellite navigation - Confirm working
- Navigation card/CD - Make sure the SD card, and/or satellite navigation disc is present
- Central locking - Confirm working
- Alarm/theft-deterrent system - Confirm working
- OBD system - Confirm working
- Central display - Confirm working
- Dashboard lights - Confirm working
- Instrument panel - Confirm working
- Entertainment system - Confirm working
- Remote entry system - Confirm working
- Remote boot lid release - Confirm working
- Fuel filler door release - Confirm working
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Confirm working
- Hybrid and EV information display - Confirm working
- Cruise control - Confirm working
- Adaptive cruise control - Confirm working (if applicable)
- Speed limiter - Confirm working (if applicable)
- Service indicators - Check when service is due
- Electric car charging cable, fuel release flap and electrical flaps - Check working
- Washers - Confirm working
- Windscreen wiper system front/rear - Confirm working
- Windscreen wipers front/rear - Check condition
- Washer fluid - Check level and top up if required
- Washer fluid reservoir - Check security
- Rear seat operation including centre arm rest - Confirm working
- Door child lock operation - Confirm working
- Tailgate release - Confirm working
- Power to 12v socket, including the rear passenger compartment and boot (if applicable) - Confirm working
- Headset(s) present for rear ICE - Confirm working
- Rear indicators - Confirm working
- Hazard lights - Confirm working
- Headlights dip - Confirm working
- Flash - Confirm working
- Full beam - Confirm working
- City lights - Confirm working
- Front fog lights - Confirm working
- Parking side lights - Confirm working
- Number plate lights - Confirm working
- Rear reflectors - Confirm working
- Side retro reflectors - Confirm working
- Horn - Confirm working
- Brake lights - Confirm working
- Third brake light - Confirm working
- Rear lights - Confirm working
- Rear fog lights - Confirm working
- Warning lights for front and rear fog lamps - Confirm working
- Reverse lights - Confirm working
- Interior lights - Confirm working
- Luggage compartment lighting - Confirm working
- On board diagnostics - Check for fault codes and rectify
- Bonnet release operation - Confirm working
- Body damage - Check for signs of damage or previous repair
- Engine - Check for signs of damage
- Undertrays - Check for security
- Subframe - Check condition
- Oil - Check for oil leaks
- Front protection cover - Check condition
- Rear protection cover - Check condition
- Driver's side chassis - Inspect the chassis box section
- Driver's side front wheel arch - Inspect for damage
- Driver's side rear wheel arch - Inspect for damage
- Passenger's side front wheel arch - Inspect for damage
- Passenger's side rear wheel arch - Inspect for damage
- Passenger's side chassis - Inspect the chassis box section
- Fuel tank - Check for signs of damage
- Fuel hoses - Check for signs of damage
- Fuel lines - Check for signs of damage
- Exhaust - Check for signs of damage
- Exhaust rubbers - Check for signs of damage
- Lower engine mounts - Check for signs of damage
- Fluid leaks - Check for fluid leaks
- Cup holders - Check condition and operation
- Glove box - Check operation
- Dashboard - Check for damage
- Centre console - Check for damage
- Odour - Check for smoke or dog odour
- Interior mirror - Check for damage
- Rear view mirror auto-dimming - Check for damage / auto dimming
- Seats - Check for damage
- Head rests - Check for damage
- Heated seats, if present - Check operation
- Heated steering wheel, if present - Check operation
- Cooling seats, if present - Check operation
- Massage seats, if present - Check operation
- Safety belts front - Check for damage
- Safety belts rear - Check operation and check for damage
- Belt locks front - Check operation and check for damage
- Belt locks rear - Check operation and check for damage
- Seatbelt height adjuster - Check operation
- Warning signal belts - Check operation
- Airbags - Check operation
- Door locks - Check operation
- Child safety locks - Check operation
- Horn functioning - Check operation
- Power outlets - Check operation
- Centre armrest/console - Check operation
- Floor mats - Check for damage
- Driver's side interior - Check for damage
- Driver's side roof headliner - Check for damage
- Driver's side door interior - Check front and rear inner door card, weather seals and windows. Check they shut and check sills and scuff plates for damage
- Driver's side interior - Check driver's seat and carpet for cigarette burns, scorch marks, scuffs, tears, cuts, stains and discoloration. Check seat belt pretensions and seat belt mechanism
- Passenger's side interior - Check for damage
- Passenger's side headliner - Check for damage
- Passenger's side door interior - Check passenger seat and carpet for cigarette burns, scorch marks, scuffs, tears, cuts, stains and discoloration. Check seat belt pretensions and seat belt mechanism
- Rear seat interior - Check rear seats and carpets for cigarette burns, scorch marks, scuffs, tears, cuts, stains and discoloration. Check seat belt pretensions and seat belt mechanism
- Rear load cover - Check present and check condition
- Rear inner roof - Inspect condition
- Luggage compartment carpet - Check present and check condition
- Luggage compartment trim - Check present and check condition
- Luggage compartment cargo net - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Tyre repair kit - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Vehicle jack - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Tool kit - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Towing hook - Check present and check condition
- First aid kit - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Fire extinguisher - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Warning triangle - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Reflective jacket - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
- Emergency hammer(s) - Check present (if applicable) and check condition
Not just a transport service
We want to make sure that you’re properly introduced to your new car.
Flexible delivery slots
Delivery at a time that suits you,
7 days a week.
Expert advice
A Handover Specialist to explain the car’s features and answer your questions.
What's next
24/7 Support to assist with anything
you might have missed.