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Engine

  • Head gasket (visual inspection)
  • Engine misfire & vibration
  • Intake manifold
  • Exhaust manifold
  • Engine oil leak
  • Engine mounts 
  • Turbo charger
  • Oil cap deposit and oil condition
  • Cold / hot engine runs and engine performance

Electrical & AC System

  • 12V battery test, battery terminals and bracket
  • Alternator operation
  • A/C condenser, compressor & lines
  • Drive belt or tensioner
  • Starter motor
  • Relay & fuse box
  • ECU Scan

Cooling System

  • Radiator pressure test
  • Radiator, Radiator fan and Hoses
  • Thermostat housing and water pump
  • Coolant condition
  • Heater hoses & heater core
  • Drive belt or tensioner

Power/Electric Steering

  • Steering rack
  • Steering rack ball joints
  • Tie rod ends
  • Power steering pump and hoses
  • Power steering oil leaks and condition
  • Electric power steering
  • Steering knuckle

Fuel/LPG System

  • Fuel filters
  • Fuel pump
  • Fuel lines
  • Fuel injector
  • Fuel leakage
  • Fuel tank inspection (visual)
  • LPG gas converter
  • LPG gas lines
  • LPG leakage
  • LPG tank date of installation
  • Fuel cap

Drive Line

  • Gearbox / transmission mounts 
  • Clutch / Clutch pedal
  • Driveshaft & boots condition
  • Transfer case
  • Front differential
  • Rear differential
  • Tail shaft centre bearing

Suspension System

  • Front control arm bushes
  • Rear control arm bushes
  • Front shock absorbers
  • Rear shock absorbers
  • Sway bar links & torsion bar
  • Sway bar d-bushes
  • Ball joints
  • Hub assembly / wheel bearings
  • Leaf springs
  • Coil springs
  • Differential bushes
  • Struts

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust smoke 
  • Exhaust manifold
  • Mufflers and tail pipe
  • Catalytic converter
  • Exhaust leak

Brakes System

  • Brake master cylinder
  • Front brake discs
  • Rear brake discs
  • Brake drums
  • Brake calliper
  • Brake cylinder
  • Brake hoses
  • ABS operation

Hybrid Vehicle (Platinum only)

  • Hybrid battery condition
  • Hybrid Inverter
  • Hybrid AC pump
  • Hybrid water pump
  • Hybrid inverter water pump
  • Hybrid brake system
  • Hybrid EV mode operation
  • Hybrid PHV charger operation
  • ABS operation

Interior

  • Carpet condition / floor mats / dashboard
  • Glove box / air vents
  • Centre consol / lids
  • Roof lining / Sunroof / Moonroof
  • Sun visors / interior lights / Rear view mirror
  • Comb switch / other switches
  • Power/manual windows operation
  • Front & rear wiper operation / Washers
  • Fan speed control / air blower
  • Heater operation
  • Air condition operation
  • Head unit / CD Player / Radio / Navigation
  • Steering wheel grip / horn
  • Park brake operation
  • Seat belts
  • Front and rear seats (heater & operation) / seats condition
  • Fuel gauges / temp gauges
  • Warning lights
  • Extensive interior condition images (Platinum only)

Exterior

  • Windscreen, bonnet and bonnet struts
  • Lights (Park / low & high beam / reverse / brake/ repeater / fog lenses / globes)
  • Side mirrors
  • Door lock and keys
  • Glass / trim / weather seals / rubber / mould strips
  • Doors / Door seals
  • Rear bumper / Boot & tailgate operation
  • Fuel lid
  • Spare wheel
  • Tyres condition/ware
  • Tyre size
  • Extensive body condition images (Platinum only)

Road Test Report (Driving vehicle)

  • Vehicle general drivability

Vehicle Condition Report

Condition Report 

-Here Inspector will upload images with circles around areas of the vehicle with scratches etc. An alphabet CONDITION LEGEND will be placed next to each circle to outline the issue. Important notes will be left as well. Premium report will be much more detailed with more images of body condition. See LEGEND further below

Inspection Report Summary (5 Star Rating)

  • Body/Exterior rating
  • Interior rating
  • Mechanical rating
  • Summary of above rating (note)
  • General vehicle condition (post inspection) (Good, Fair, Below Average, Not Good options)
  • Signed By Inspector: Inspector Name and Signature

Condition Legend

  • B Bent
  • C Corrosion 
  • D Dent
  • H Hole
  • W Wave
  • R Rust
  • T Tear
  • S Scratch or Crack
  1. Small
  2. Medium
  3. Large

Example: D2 = Dent / Medium

What we don't Inspect/Exclusions 

Exclusions: We do not inspect internal engine components, transmission, differentials, or any part requiring dismantling to access.
Additionally, we do not cover electrical systems, air conditioning efficiency, or LPG systems. Our inspections are limited to what is visible and accessible during a Comprehensive inspection.

Appendix

All clear vehicle photos of Inspection

Disclaimer:

THIS IS NOT A ROADWORTHY CHECK/REPORT

Please note that our inspection does not assess the alignment of vehicle parts or body panels, nor can it determine if any part is bent or deviates from its original shape. For concerns related to these issues, we recommend a consultation with a registered smash repairer. During our Comprehensive/Premium Inspections, CarInspecta will identify significant damages and any evident previous accident repairs. However, due to the limitations imposed by inspecting vehicles in various on-site conditions, which may include poor lighting or vehicles being dirty, unwashed, or wet, minor defects such as small dents, scratches, or hail damage may not be recorded in our report. It remains the responsibility of the buyer to personally re-examine the vehicle prior to finalising the purchase.

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