Used Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Enjoy peace of mind with our Used Vehicle Inspection Checklist.

No one wants to be stranded due to a used car that doesn't perform. At Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC, we can help you avoid this. When you want assurance for your used car, you can get real value for your money with our professional and thorough used car inspection services. Here is our 6-step checklist process to ensure your used vehicle is ready for the road.

1. Vehicle History Report

We investigate your vehicle history report to see if any previous damage has occurred. This allows us to determine if your vehicle will be reliable before you drive it off the lot. The report contains valuable vehicle information, such as:

• Record of maintenance
• Damage history
• Vehicle health and condition
• Actual mileage

2. Rust and Paint Discolouration

• Paint: A thorough paint job inspection will reveal vehicle history. We compare vehicle panels for colour quality and continuity. If the panel colour or condition doesn't match, the used car was possibly in a collision and had a few replacement panels installed.
• Rust: If we spot rust on your vehicle's bodywork, it could simply be an aesthetic issue, but it may also imply deeper problems that are more costly to fix. For instance, frame rust may affect the vehicle's integrity, compromising its longevity.

3. Tire Examination

We perform a rigorous tire examination on your used car before you receive the keys. During our thorough inspection, we ensure your tire quality by examining your:

• Tire pressure
• Tread depth
• Wear and tear
• Fracture points and punctures
• Bruise resistance
• Balance and weight
• Stiffness

4. Under the Hood

At Ron Hodgson, our comprehensive used vehicle inspection checklist covers everything to ensure your peace of mind. We will ensure that we:

• Check oil levels
• Look for signs of rust or corrosion beneath the hood
• Examine belts for signs of wear
• Check transmission fluid
• Look at brake fluid
• Check antifreeze
• Check the battery

5. Lights

• We make sure your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and taillights are functional on your used vehicle. Moreover, we go the extra mile and check all your interior lights as well, so you have complete confidence everything is in working order.

6. Test Drive

• We test drive the used vehicle, listening for odd noises or vibrations. Moreover, we check the vehicle's performance: How does the throttle function? How does the vehicle handle various road conditions and surfaces? Is it responsive? Is the parking brake operational? Does the steering wheel drift to one side or vibrate? Etc. We're asking and attempting to answer these questions during our comprehensive used vehicle test drives. These car diagnostics help us determine if your used vehicle is safe for the roads.

  At Ron Hodgson, our detailed used vehicle inspections alleviate your anxiety, making you worry-free on the road. So if you're ready, contact us today to have our expert technicians inspect your used vehicle.

Order a detailed used vehicle inspection

At Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC, our used vehicle inspections alleviate your anxiety, making you worry-free on the road.
So if you're ready, contact us today to have our expert technicians inspect your vehicle.