This checklist helps organize your research. A qualified inspector should determine the appropriate checks for the particular vehicle; this is not a mechanical inspection procedure.
Before you visit
Ask for the paper trail
At the inspection
Before you decide
Checks stay in this page only. Refreshing starts a fresh checklist. Nothing is sent to a server.
Find a vehicle dossier for component-specific questions, or compare the model years on your shortlist.
Useful official resources
NHTSA VIN recall lookup · FTC: buying a used car from a dealer.