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Vehicle Inspection Check List
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Legend
O - Operator Maintenance (lube, tighten) S - Serviceable
X - Important - do it now R - Replace
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INTERIOR
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JACK UP REAR OF VEHICLE
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UNDER HOOD INSPECTION
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Check after road test
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Wheels Off
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All fluids
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All Glass
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Flex Hoses
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Hoses
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Heater/Defroster
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Shocks, Springs, Struts
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Security of Components (battery, belts, fan)
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Windshield Washer/Wipers
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Axels, Shafts, U Joints
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Seatbelts, mirrors
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Fuel lines, brake lines
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OTHER
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Horn/ Interior Lights
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Leaks
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Spare tire jack & tools
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2
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EXTERIOR WALK AROUND
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UNDER VEH FRONT TO BACK
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SHORT ROAD TEST
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Body Condition
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All rad hoses
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Check for noises
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Lights, reflectors, lenses
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Power steering hoses
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Brakes
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Tires
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Bushings
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Steering
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General condition of outside of vehicle
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Control Arms
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Shocks
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JACK UP FRONT OF CAR
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Sway Bars
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Steering, Tie Rod, Ball Joints
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Oil Pan
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Tire Wear
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Transmission Pan
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Exhaust
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FRONT WHEELS OFF
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Drive Shafts
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Brakes, flex hoses, springs, shocks
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Brake Lines
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Rotors, pads, drums, shoes, calipers, wheel cylinders
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Electrical Wires
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Fuel Tank
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Differential
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Exhaust
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