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150 Point Inspection Checklist

150-Point Car Inspection Checklist

BuyNDrive inspection coverage for body, paint, engine, documents, safety and test drive.

Exterior & Body 20 points

  1. Front bumper alignment
  2. Rear bumper alignment
  3. Bonnet fitment
  4. Boot/tailgate fitment
  5. Left fender condition
  6. Right fender condition
  7. Left quarter panel condition
  8. Right quarter panel condition
  9. Door panel gaps
  10. Door lock operation
  11. Door rubber beading
  12. Roof dents / waves
  13. Underbody visible rust
  14. Front grille condition
  15. Headlamp housing condition
  16. Tail lamp housing condition
  17. Mirror housing condition
  18. Wiper arm condition
  19. Number plate mount
  20. Exterior trim / cladding

Paint & Accident Signs 15 points

  1. Paint shade match front
  2. Paint shade match rear
  3. Left side repaint signs
  4. Right side repaint signs
  5. Overspray signs
  6. Panel welding marks
  7. Pillar repair signs
  8. Bonnet underside paint
  9. Boot floor paint
  10. Sealant originality
  11. Chassis visible bend
  12. Front apron repair signs
  13. Rear apron repair signs
  14. Panel rust bubbling
  15. Body filler suspicion

Engine Bay 18 points

  1. Engine cold start
  2. Idle stability
  3. Engine oil level
  4. Engine oil leakage
  5. Coolant level
  6. Coolant leakage
  7. Radiator condition
  8. Belts visible condition
  9. Hose condition
  10. Battery health visible
  11. Alternator charging sign
  12. Engine mounting vibration
  13. Exhaust smoke
  14. Turbo noise / leakage
  15. Air filter box
  16. ECU wiring condition
  17. Engine warning light
  18. OBD fault indication

Transmission & Drivetrain 12 points

  1. Clutch pedal feel
  2. Gear shift smoothness
  3. Automatic shift response
  4. Reverse gear engagement
  5. Drive shaft noise
  6. Differential noise
  7. Transmission oil leak
  8. Gearbox mounting
  9. CV joint noise
  10. Hill hold / creep response
  11. 4x4/AWD engagement
  12. Transmission warning light

Suspension & Steering 12 points

  1. Front shock absorbers
  2. Rear shock absorbers
  3. Suspension noise
  4. Steering free play
  5. Steering alignment pull
  6. Power steering operation
  7. Tie rod end condition
  8. Ball joint noise
  9. Wheel bearing noise
  10. Strut mount noise
  11. Stabilizer link noise
  12. Ride height balance

Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 14 points

  1. Brake pedal feel
  2. Brake bite
  3. ABS warning light
  4. Front disc condition
  5. Rear disc/drum condition
  6. Brake fluid level
  7. Handbrake operation
  8. Front tyre tread
  9. Rear tyre tread
  10. Spare tyre
  11. Wheel rim damage
  12. Wheel alignment signs
  13. Tyre age cracks
  14. Brake noise

Interior & Comfort 16 points

  1. Driver seat condition
  2. Passenger seat condition
  3. Rear seat condition
  4. Seat adjustment
  5. Seat belt function
  6. Dashboard cracks
  7. Roof liner condition
  8. Floor carpet condition
  9. Power window operation
  10. Central locking
  11. Key remote function
  12. Interior lights
  13. Door pad condition
  14. Boot trim condition
  15. Odour / dampness
  16. Water leakage signs

Electrical & Electronics 16 points

  1. Headlights high/low
  2. Indicators
  3. Brake lights
  4. Reverse light
  5. Fog lamps
  6. Horn
  7. Instrument cluster
  8. Warning lamps on ignition
  9. Charging port / USB
  10. 12V socket
  11. Reverse camera
  12. Parking sensors
  13. ORVM electric adjust
  14. Sunroof operation
  15. Wiper washer pump
  16. Battery terminal condition

AC / Infotainment 9 points

  1. AC cooling
  2. AC blower speeds
  3. Heater function
  4. Compressor noise
  5. Cabin filter airflow
  6. Infotainment display
  7. Bluetooth / phone pairing
  8. Speakers
  9. Steering audio controls

Safety / Documents 12 points

  1. RC availability
  2. Insurance validity
  3. PUC validity
  4. Service history
  5. Owner serial check
  6. Loan hypothecation status
  7. Challan / dues check
  8. Airbag warning light
  9. Airbag cover condition
  10. VIN plate match
  11. Engine number visibility
  12. Odometer reading consistency

Test Drive 8 points

  1. Straight-line stability
  2. Acceleration response
  3. Engine noise on load
  4. Gear change during drive
  5. Braking stability
  6. Suspension over bumps
  7. Cabin rattles
  8. Final road test remarks