Used Car Safety Checklist

Date: No. Mechanic:

Year: Make: Model:
Color: VIN:

Item  Item 
No scratches Doors/trunk open and shut easily
No dents Doors/trunk lock and unlock easily
No rust Alarm/key fobs work easily
Color matches Seats adjust properly
Original paint job Seatbelts work properly
Door/trunk/hood seams match up Seats are intact and not ripped

Interior
Passes magnet test Airbag is intact
Exterior

Headlights/brights work Dashboard gauges function correctly

Signal indicators work No warning signs visible on dash
Brake lights work Hazard lights work correctly
Windshield wipers/wiper fluid work Stereo works correctly
Windshield fully intact Heater/AC work correctly
No body work done
No chassis damage
No odors
Clean exhaust
Evenly-worn tread No cracks or leaks
Trusted brand name Does not overheat
Engine

Tires all the same make Clean under oil cap

No cracks, cuts, or abnormalities Dipstick oil clean and full
Tires

Spare tire inflated and functional No corrosion on battery

Working jack and lug wrench

Clean transmission fluid

Transmission

Stable idling speed Smooth gear shift

No wheel resistance Smooth reverse
Does not pull to the left or right No delays or slippage
Does not drift
Driving

No shaking/vibrating/clicking/bumping
Parking brake functions Title is available
Emergency brake functions Service record is available
Other

Brakes do not lock with ABS Manual is included with car

Brakes do not grind
Brakes are not soft
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