Pre-Purchase Checklist (PPC)

Engine:

• Engine valve cover gasket(s) (VCG)
• Engine oil pan gasket(s) (OPG)
• Engine crankshaft front oil seal
• Engine timing case gasket(s)
• Engine oil filter housing gasket
• Spark plugs profile gasket(s)
• General oil leaks (pressure switches, O-rings, etc)
• Engine alternator belt (No. of belt ribs matching pulley ribs, condition of belt ribs, dryness of belt)
• Engine water pump belt (No. of belt ribs matching pulley ribs, condition of belt ribs, dryness of belt)
• Engine power steering belt (No. of belt ribs matching pulley ribs, condition of belt ribs, dryness of belt)
• Belt pullies (noise, smoothness)
• Belt tensioners (Manual belt tension check, running car belt vibration check, leak)
• Air intake filter (condition)
• Engine oil filter (condition)
• Engine mounts (Always change with bolts)
• Water pump (leaks, noise, vibration)
• Power steering pump (leaks, noise, vibration)
• Alternator (Voltage test W/FULL LOAD, Voltage test W/O LOAD)
• Alternator cooling (if applicable)
• Engine ticking noise (excessive ticking, irregular ticking)
• Exhaust color (Black, White, Blue or mixture)
• Spark plugs (coloration, cracks, threads)
• Fuel relay pressure (with scanner or pressure gauge)

Cooling System:

• Coolant level (Note how much coolant is topped up in case of coolant shortage and report)
• Coolant condition (coloration, slime)
• Cooing system air content (Use pressure tester and report air bubbles content)
• General leak test (Use pressure tester when the engine is cold)
• Cracks in expansion tank
• Water pump free spin (when belt is disconnected)
• Engine idle test
• Condenser fan operation
• Engine fan clutch (manual stop test)

HVAC:

• Cabin temperature (laser gun test)
• AC gas smell
• Bio smell (moth, humidity, toxins)
• Compressor clutch operation
• AC gas leak test (UV test)

Transmission/Drivetrain:

• Front oil seal
• Rear oil seal
• Transmission oil condition (Precipitant test, check for metal/slug content, viscosity, color)
• Transmission mount(s)
• Vibration test (P-R or N-D)
• Shifting performance (Dynamic test)
• Downshift smoothness/jerkiness (Dynamic test)
• Shifter temperature (when applicable)

Transfer Case:

• Oil condition
• Mount
• Leaks
• Drive shaft play (Joint play)

Differential(s):

• Oil seals
• Axle seals
• Oil condition
• Mounts
• U-turn performance (Dynamic test)
• Fig-8 performance (Dynamic test)
• Highway whining
• Throttle-induced play (Excessive diff play)
• Acceleration play/judder

Drive shaft(s):

• Acceleration play/judder
• Flex disc condition (dryness, cracks, alignment)
• Input & output flanges (metal-to-metal noise, manual tolerance test)
• Check for cracks, discoloration and/or any sanding action

Suspension:

• ALL bushings (check for dryness, movement)
• Shocks manual pressure test (Compress)
• Shocks top mounts/bearings
• Sway bar end links
• Control arms/ A-Arms (Check ball joint for play, replace if play is found)
• Steering tie rods (Manual play test, replace if they twist)
• Speed bump noise test (Dynamic test)
• Wheel bearings (Dynamic test)

Brakes:

• Front discs thickness (mm)
• Rear discs thickness (mm)
• Front discs surface (swipe finger across)
• Rear discs surface (swipe finger across)
• Front brake pads thickness (mm)
• Rear brake pads thickness (mm)
• Front brake pads surface
• Rear brake pads surface
• Brake pedal travel (Engine running. Too far? Too hard?)
• Brake lines and fittings (rust, leaks)
• Master cylinder (leak)
• Brake fluid (air bubbles, level)

Electrical:

• Headlights function (low beam, high beam, fog lights)
• Tail lights function (low beam, brake lights)
• Third brake light (function)
• Indicators operation (Front, rear, side, mirrors)
• Wipers and washer nozzle (windshield, rear window, headlights)
• Interior lights (door open, door closed, glove compartment, doors, rear passengers)
• Speedometer (Speedo, tachometer, trip counter, fuel gauge, water gauge, oil gauge)
• Check stokes function
• Cruise control (Dynamic test)
• Battery voltage (car switched OFF, car switched ON W/FULL LOAD & W/O FULL LOAD)
• Seats adjustment
• Sunroof Check
• Soft Top Check
• Hardtop Check
• Blinds Check
• AC control unit
• Radio
• Infotainment screen
• Windows operation (Check one-touch operation)
• Steering column operation

Tyres:

• Production date
• Cracks
• Tyre pressure values (ALL 4)
• Dryness