How to inspect a used car (realistically) before buying

If you are looking to buy a used car, it can be a difficult and overwhelming process with so much to check, so this video should help!

• Before you get there
  • Mot history
  • Known faults with that car/model
  • Hpi check if private
• Physical
  • Engine
    • Oil level (cold)
    • Coolant level
    • Brake fluid level
    • Oil fill cap – head gasket lead
    • Cold start sound
    • Exhaust colour/consistency
  • Brakes
    • Disks – lip, grooved, warped
    • Pads – thickness
  • Suspension
    • Ball joints
    • Bushings
    • Suspension arms (rust)
    • Springs
    • Shocks
  • Gearbox
    • Fluid level where possible
    • Shifts smoothly
    • No noise
    • Clutch feel (where possible) – biting point, no slip
  • Tyres
    • Tread depth
    • Cracking
    • Age 
    • Mismatched
  • Body work
    • Dents
    • Scratches
    • (UK) mismatched number plate underwriting
  • Interior
    • Radio works
    • Gauges work
    • Seat moves as it should
    • Every day functions work (windows, locking, seat heating, AC)
• Software
  • OBD 2 scanner
  • Delphi – advanced scan
  • Dealership diagnostics 

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