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With the right attention, pre-loved can feel good as new. Every car we sell has been put through its paces in our state-of-the-art test facility, and certified by a team of mechanical and technical experts, so you can buy with confidence.
No stone unturned
A checklist developed by experts
Every car is rigorously tested against our comprehensive, custom checklist, developed by industry experts with decades of experience at leading car manufacturers.
A scientific approach to inspection
Our state-of-the-art test facility
All cars are examined and rigorously tested at our purpose-built 30,000 sqm facility. Its advanced diagnostics equipment includes laser-wheel alignment and precision-engineered suspension and brake test lanes. For the best performance, we only use Mobil oils.
Issues identified and resolved
A dedicated professional team
Our fully certified team have the mechanical and technical skills needed to identify and resolve a wide range of potential issues, across all makes and models.
Inspection checklist
Safety
Minimum tyre tread depth (2mm) – Offside Front
Braking system (including ABS)
Vehicle handling
Blind spot monitoring (if equipped)
Lane assist (if fitted)
Rear Blinkers (right/left)
Hazard Lights
Rear fog lamps (If fitted & including switch on light)
Rear parking lights
Brake lights (including centre)
Reverse lights
License plate light
Headlights (high/low/parking operation/headlight aim/flash)
Front Blinkers (right/left) including mirror or side blinkers
Parking lights
Front fog lamps (if fitted) and or driving lights (including switch on light)
Horn operation
All warning lights illuminated with ignition “ON” including Airbag/ESP/TCS
Rear View mirror (including auto dimming if fitted)
Head rests (height/tilt)
Windshield wiper/washer operation
Offside front Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)
Offside front tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)
Offside front brake pad measurement (min 4mm) & visually inspect disc condition
Front number plate
Wipers/condition of mechanism/blades
Minimum tyre tread depth – Nearside Front
Nearside front tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)
Nearside front brake pad measurement (min 4mm) & visually inspect disc condition
Nearside front Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)
Nearside rear door child safety switch
Nearside rear Seat belt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)
Centre Seat belt (condition, proper latching and retraction operation)
Minimum tyre tread depth (3mm) – Nearside rear
Nearside rear tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)
Nearside rear brake pad measurement (min 4mm) & visually inspect disc condition
Vehicle jack and tool kit with tow hook (if fitted) or tyre repair kit
Spare wheel and tyre condition
Take note of spare wheel brand/size/type to ensure matched
Spare tyre tread depth
Minimum tyre tread depth (3mm) – Offside rear
Offside rear tyre brand/size to ensure matched, note any imperfections (bulges/Casing damage/repairs)
Offside rear brake pad measurement (min 4mm) & visually inspect disc condition
Check wheels are matched by brand and size
Offside rear door internal handle mechanical operation
Offside rear door child safety switch
Offside side rear and centre Seat belt (condition, proper latching and retraction operation)
3rd row seat external seatbelt and centre seatbelt (condition, height adjustment, proper latching and retraction operation)
Wheel Alignment, drive-on geometry check and stop test
Offside front Brake system
Offside front steering system
Nearside front tyre (Condition/pressure)
Nearside front Brake system
Nearside front steering system
Nearside front suspension system
Nearside rear Brake system
Nearside rear suspension system
Offside rear tyre (Condition/pressure)
Offside rear Brake system
Offside rear suspension system
Technology
Bluetooth operations (if equipped)
Parking aids including rear camera (if equipped)
Instrument Cluster (All gauges/lights/displays working)
Hybrid and EV information display
Front multimedia system (including map CD/card), reset to factory settings
Adjust clock to correct time
Audio System-Radio/CD/Telephone audio inputs, speaker operation
Audio steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Navigation operation (if equipped) delete address history
Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
Central locking (central and each individual door)
Power to 12v socket(s) or USB
Electric car charging cable, fuel release flap and electrical flaps
Alarm/theft system operation (check remote, if equipped)
Road Test
Cruise control//Speed limiter (if equipped)
Check instrument gauges for normal operation
Check fuel tank (Min 1/4 tank for production purposes)
Trip computer (if equipped) & Reset mileage trip and average fuel consumption
Engine start-up cold/hot
Engine idle–smooth idle and acceleration from idle
Free Play at steering wheel, operation, condition
Engine unusual operational noise (Top end/bottom end)
Automatic/manual transmission shift, paddle shift feature
Clutch operation/engagement
Abnormal wind noise
Engine performance
NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) through engine/drivetrain/chassis
Straight-line stability/pull
Steering wheel alignment
Mechanical
Brake Fluid level (check service interval replacement)
Check oil, minimum fill
Check coolant, minimum fill (overflow tank)
On board diagnostic scan
Cooling fan operation
Brake pedal (firm pedal)
Handbrake and electronic parking brake (height of engagement and adequate holding force)
Clutch feel (if fitted, smooth operation and engagement)
Accelerator, clutch (if fitted) and Brake pedal surface
Check onboard computer for AdBlue level
Bonnet release operation
Power steering functional test (on ground)
AC compressor (proper cycling, belt condition/tension, performance OK)
Front under bonnet
Ignition system operation
Upper Engine/Transmission mounts
A/C condenser (corrosion, road hazard damage)
Wheel lug nuts (all present and properly torqued)
AC system leaks (lines/hoses/condenser)
Inspect for collision repair in guard well and subframe (new paint, panel work etc)
Washer bottle condition/fluid
Brake master cylinder and booster (operation/leaks)
Hydraulic brake hose/fixed lines leakage and free movement
Coolant Level (check service interval for replacement)
Coolant hoses (check condition)
Coolant overflow reservoir (condition, fluid level, sensor operation)
Intercooler (if fitted)
Radiator (leaks, road hazard damage)
Water pump (noise/leaks)
Engine air filter
Engine oil, check level and acceptable condition
Automatic transmission fluid
Exhaust system (condition, mounts, leaks, noise, catalytic converter, converter shield)
Multi V-belt (belt condition/tension)
Oil cooler
Fuel filter (replace per maintenance schedule)
Fuel system operation (connections/leakage)
Power steering (fluid level, belt condition/tension)
Power steering pump
Power steering system
Offside front tyre (Condition/pressure)
Offside front brake disc
Offside front brake pads
Offside front suspension system
Offside front vertical and horizontal free play
Nearside front brake disc
Nearside front brake pads
Nearside front vertical and horizontal free play
Nearside rear tyre (condition/pressure)
Nearside rear brake disc/drums
Nearside rear brake pads
Nearside rear vertical and horizontal free play
Offside rear brake disc/drum
Offside rear brake pads
Offside rear vertical and horizontal free play
Front and rear undertrays
Steering rack, track rods, hoses, lines, connections
Starter motor
Engine (Condition/oil leaks)
Lower Engine Mount condition
Front subframe collision marks (repairs in Guard well and subframe (new paint, panel work etc)
CV Joint/boots/driveshaft/universal joint (cracks, leakage)
4x4 Transfer case visual check, leaks, damage etc
Automatic transmission mounts (Lower)
Transmission leaks
Universal joint
Wiring
Rear subframe collision marks (new paint, panel work etc)
Rear Driveshafts
Spare wheel (condition/pressure, if mounted underneath vehicle)
Fluid Leaks (inspect for witness marks of leaks)
Fuel tank
Underbody damage
Battery (condition, fluid level, load test)
Spare wheel (condition/pressure, if mounted in boot)
Driver comfort
Steering wheel tilt/slide/lock
Heating & cooling performance check including heated seats
Navigation system/compass (if equipped)
Heated seats (if equipped)
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Air conditioning/climate control (including temp, heat/cold) ventilation grills
Front and rear window defrosting
Dash lights, map lights, interior lights working
Cooling seats (if equipped)
Massage seats (if equipped)
Centre armrest/console
Offside front seat adjustment operation
Nearside front door operation (glass and tint condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)
Nearside front door internal handle mechanical operation
Nearside Sun visor and vanity mirror operation
Nearside front seat adjustment operation
Interior
Boot/Hatch open latch/switch
Water leaks (inspect for evidence of water intrusion)
Electric charge level if EV or plug-in hybrid
Start button / Ignition switch
Odour
Dashboard (Fit/condition of instrument cluster, glove box, console box and cup holders)
Roof lining condition
Sun visor and vanity mirror operation
Sunroof or convertible roof operation
Sunshade operation/condition
Trim/carpets condition including floor mats
Offside front door operation (all glass condition/operation, all mirrors, handle etc)
Glove box (including lights)
Nearside rear door operation (glass condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)
Boot compartment lighting
Boot compartment carpet
Boot compartment trim
Boot compartment cargo net and cover (if fitted)
Boot Compartment collision marks (inspect for repairs in subframe and floor of boot/spare wheel well)
Offside rear door operation (glass condition/operation, mirrors, handle etc)
Rear seat operation including centre arm rest (if fitted) and 12 volt supply
3rd row seat adjustment (if fitted)
Exterior
Offside front alloy wheel/Wheel trim
Fuel filler cap and release
Turret condition (dents/scratches)
Offside front door
Offside front mirror (external)
Offside front door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)
Offside front trim surrounds
Offside front guard
Windscreen
Front bumper
Offside front headlight and fog lamp condition
Front bonnet
Grille condition (trim, emblems)
Nearside front headlight and fog lamp condition
Nearside front guard
Nearside front alloy wheel/Wheel trim
Nearside front door
Nearside front door trim surrounds
Nearside side front mirror (external)
Nearside front door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)
Nearside rear door
Nearside rear door trim surrounds
Nearside rear door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)
Nearside rear door internal operation
Nearside rear alloy wheel/Wheel trim
Nearside rear quarter panel
Nearside rear tail lamp condition
Rear boot/hatch condition (dents/scratches)
Rear bumper
Rear glass
Rear number plate
Offside rear tail lamp condition
Offside side rear quarter panel
Offside rear alloy wheel/Wheel trim
Offside rear door
Offside rear door trim surrounds
Offside rear door sill (check for collision repair paint/panel)
Offside side rear door operation
Wash the vehicle
Wax the vehicle
High speed buff Vehicle
Complete premium interior detail including odour test
Apply tyre dressing to all (4) tyres
Vehicle data
Record the transmission type
Record (or check) the VIN number
Record (or check) the registration number
Record the date of registration
Record (and check) the odometer reading
Check for owner's manual and service passport
Check for service (service label and/or service passport or lamp)
Next service due date
Record month & year car was manufactured (Built date)
Record the month & year of compliance
PPSR and Car History
Manufacturer recall and safety campaigns
Record the engine type
Record the engine number
Record the fuel type