The world-famous  114 point check

These are all the items we take a look at when checking all of our used cars.  Our bunch of smart individuals with lab coats and thick-rimmed spectacles go into all the specifics when it comes to making sure your dream car runs like a dream, following this fancy diagram and checking off every point in this check-list.  Take a look!

Interior checks

1

VIN Number and plate

2

Seat upholstery condition

3

Seat mechanisms

4

Seat Belts

5

Headlining/Sunroof/Soft top

6

Gear level gainter

7

Carpets

8

Window mechanisms

9

Door trims

10

Door locks and strikers/child locks

11

All door hinges/hatches

12

Rear view mirror

13

Sun visors

14

Pedal rubbers

15

Headlights and alignment

16

Sidelights

17

Indicators

18

Hazard lights

19

Rear fog light(s)

20

Brake Light(s)

21

Reversing Light(s)

22

Number plate light

23

Horn

24

Heater fan/heated rear window

25

Heater temperature control

26

Courtesy lights/spot lights

27

Panel lights

28

Audio equipment

Boot/Luggage Area

29

Spare wheel rim and tyre

30

Boot carpet and trim

31

Tools

32

Boot lid/hatch rubber seals

33

Boot locks and opening mechanism

Exterior

34

Body panels (damage/scratches)

35

Evidence of previous body repairs

36

Bumpers

37

Body trim

38

Badges

39

Light lenses/reflectors

40

Windscreen wiper operation/rear wash/wipe

41

Wiper blades (front and rear)

42

Windscreen and windows damage

43

Locks/remote control locking units

44

Two keys

45

Security system

46

Bonnet opening mechanism

47

Number plates

48

Radio aerial

49

Door mirror glass and adjustment and heater elements

Engine and Mechanical components

50

Check oil and filter

51

Spark plugs

52

Air filter

53

CO level

54

Oil leaks from engine

55

Oil leaks from gearbox and final drive

56

Drive belt(s)

57

Fan belt

58

Fuel system/Fuel Filter

59

Brake and clutch master fluid level

60

Clutch pedal travel/auto transmission fluid level/clutch slave cylinder for leaks

61

Coolant level and anti-freeze content

62

Cooling system and hoses for leaks

63

Radiator for damage

64

Cooling fan/air conditioning system and hoses

65

Water pump

66

Washer bottle pump (& top up)

67

Battery (top up and grease terminals)

68

Wiring (securely fixed/no damage)

69

Pollen filter

70

Steering mechanism/power steering fluid level

71

Steering bellows

72

Propshaft/drive shafts

73

Driveshaft bellows

74

Exhaust system (and catalytic convertor)

75

Suspension mounting points and bushes

76

Suspension components for damage

77

Shock absorbers/bump stops

78

Underbody corrosion

79

Brake pipes for damage/corrosion/leaks

80

Brake pipes securely fixed

81

Fuel line for damage/corrosion leaks

82

Fuel tank and hoses

83

Parking brake mechanism

Wheels and Tyres

84

Condition of front brake discs

85

Condition of rear brakes disc/drums

86

Front brake pads

87

Rear brake shoes/pads

88

Wheel cylinder/callipers

89

Tyres (min 3mm over whole surface)

90

Ensure correct tyre specification

91

Ensure all round tyre compatibility

92

Check tyre side walls

93

Check tyre pressures

94

Check wheel rims and trims

95

Check for wheel bearing play

96

Check wheel alignment

97

Re-torque wheel nuts to spec

Road test

98

Engine performance

99

Engine idling speed

100

Clutch operation

101

Gear change and automatic gear change

102

Brakes/ABS

103

Parking Brake

104

Steering

105

Wheel Balance

106

Wheel bearing noise

107

Transmission/axle noise

108

Any rattles?

109

Speedometer odometer tripmeter

110

All other gauges

111

Indicators

112

Screen washer (front and rear)

113

Audio interference

114

Wind noise