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- Engine & Major Components
- • Engine block (oil leaks, cracks, sludge)
- • Cylinder head / head gasket signs
- • Valve cover gaskets (oil seepage)
- • Oil pan leaks
- • Timing cover leaks
- • Engine mounts (cracked, collapsed)
- • Harmonic balancer condition
- • Serpentine belt condition
- • Timing belt / chain noise
- Cooling System
- • Radiator (leaks, bent fins, corrosion)
- • Radiator cap condition
- • Coolant color (rusty, milky, oily)
- • Upper radiator hose
- • Lower radiator hose
- • Heater hoses
- • Overflow reservoir cracks
- • Cooling fans (operation, noise)
- • Water pump leaks or noise
- • Thermostat housing leaks
- Electrical & Charging
- • Battery age & corrosion
- • Battery tray rust
- • Battery cables (frayed, corroded)
- • Alternator noise/output
- • Starter wiring
- • Main fuse box (burn marks, moisture)
- • Burnt or brittle wiring insulation
- • Aftermarket wiring (alarm, stereo, lights)
- Fuel & Air
- • Air filter condition
- • Air intake tubing cracks
- • Mass airflow sensor contamination
- • Throttle body buildup
- • Carburetor condition (older vehicles)
- • Fuel injectors leaks
- • Fuel rail corrosion
- • Fuel lines (rubber & metal)
- • Strong fuel smell (leaks)
- Fluids
- • Engine oil condition (milky, burnt)
- • Transmission fluid (color, smell)
- • Brake fluid level/color
- • Power steering fluid
- • Coolant contamination
- • Washer fluid (minor but telling)
- Red Flags / Tampering
- • Overspray on engine components
- • Mismatched bolts (recent repairs)
- • Missing emissions equipment
- • Zip-tied parts
- • Silicone sealant everywhere
- • Clean engine bay hiding leaks
- • Rust inside engine bay seams
- • Flood debris under hood (leaves, silt)
- Body & Structure
- • Front bumper alignment
- • Bumper cracks or dents
- • Bumper repaint signs
- • Hood alignment gaps
- • Hood latch operation
- • Hood hinges (bent or replaced)
- • Fender alignment
- • Core support damage
- Lighting
- • Headlight clarity (fogged/yellowed)
- • Headlight moisture inside
- • Headlight mounting tabs broken
- • Fog lights cracked
- • Turn signals operation
- • DRL (daytime running lights)
- Grille & Trim
- • Broken grille slats
- • Missing emblems
- • Loose trim
- • Overspray on grille
- • Mismatched grille color
- Windshield Area
- • Windshield cracks
- • Windshield chips
- • Improper windshield replacement
- • Cowl panel damage
- • Wiper arms condition
- • Washer nozzles working
- Tires & Wheels
- • Front tire tread depth
- • Uneven tire wear patterns
- • Cupping or feathering
- • Dry rot
- • Mismatched tires
- • Wheel curb rash
- • Bent wheels
- • Missing lug nuts
- • Locking lug key missing
- Brakes
- • Brake pad thickness
- • Rotor condition (grooves, rust lip)
- • Caliper leaks
- • Brake hose cracks
- • ABS sensor wires
- Suspension & Steering
- • Front shocks/struts leaks
- • Control arm bushings
- • Ball joints play
- • Tie rod ends
- • Sway bar links
- • Steering rack leaks
- • Power steering lines
- • Wheel bearing noise/play
- Panels & Paint
- • Door panel alignment
- • Door gaps inconsistent
- • Wavy body lines (poor bodywork)
- • Paint color mismatch
- • Overspray on trim
- • Overspray on weather stripping
- • Rust bubbles at seams
- • Door bottoms rust
- • Rocker panel rust
- • Wheel arch rust
- Doors & Windows
- • Doors open/close smoothly
- • Hinges sagging
- • Door check straps
- • Power window operation
- • Window tracks noise
- • Window tint bubbling
- • Broken side mirrors
- • Mirror adjustment motors
- • Heated mirrors function
- Frame & Structure
- • Frame rails straightness
- • Frame rust
- • Frame cracks
- • Weld repairs
- • Crushed pinch welds
- • Signs of flood damage
- • Mud/silt packed in crevices
- Exhaust System
- • Exhaust leaks
- • Rusted pipes
- • Broken hangers
- • Catalytic converter presence
- • Muffler rust
- • Heat shields loose
- Drivetrain
- • Transmission leaks
- • Transmission pan damage
- • Transfer case leaks (AWD/4WD)
- • Driveshaft condition
- • U-joints play
- • CV axles boots torn
- • Differential leaks
- Brakes & Lines
- • Brake lines corrosion
- • Fuel lines corrosion
- • Parking brake cables
- • ABS module leaks
- Fuel System
- • Gas tank dents
- • Gas tank straps rusted
- • Fuel pump noise
- • EVAP lines damaged
- Body
- • Rear bumper damage
- • Trunk lid alignment
- • Tailgate alignment (SUVs)
- • Rear quarter panel repairs
- • Rear impact signs
- Lighting
- • Tail light cracks
- • Moisture in tail lights
- • Brake lights function
- • Reverse lights function
- Suspension & Wheels
- • Rear shocks leaks
- • Rear springs broken
- • Rear tire wear
- • Rear brakes condition
- • Rear wheel bearings
- • Trunk carpet condition
- • Moisture or mildew smell
- • Rust under spare tire
- • Flood water lines
- • Missing spare tire
- • Jack and tools missing
- • Bent trunk floor
- • Broken trunk latch
- • Power tailgate function
- • Rear seat fold mechanisms
- Seats & Upholstery
- • Torn seats
- • Stained seats
- • Seat heaters work
- • Power seat motors
- • Manual seat tracks
- • Headrest missing
- • Leather cracking
- Dashboard & Controls
- • Cracked dashboard
- • Warning lights on
- • Instrument cluster issues
- • Speedometer accuracy
- • Fuel gauge accuracy
- • Broken vents
- • Missing knobs
- HVAC
- • Air conditioning cold
- • Heater hot
- • Fan speeds work
- • Mode doors working
- • Blend door clicking
- • AC compressor noise
- Electronics
- • Radio operation
- • Touchscreen glitches
- • Backup camera
- • Bluetooth connection
- • Steering wheel controls
- • Cruise control
- • Key fob function
- • Push-button start issues
- Headliner & Trim
- • Sagging headliner
- • Pillar trim loose
- • Broken seatbelt retractors
- • Sun visors broken
- • Interior lights working
- Sunroof / Convertible
- • Sunroof opens/closes
- • Sunroof leaks
- • Sunroof motor noise
- • Drain tubes clogged
- • Convertible top condition
- • Convertible hydraulics leaks
- • Engine knocking
- • Engine ticking
- • Transmission slipping
- • Harsh shifting
- • Delayed engagement
- • Steering pull
- • Vibration at speed
- • Brake pulsation
- • ABS activation
- • Check engine light behavior
- • Smoke from exhaust (blue/white/black)
- • Dog tracking (vehicle doesn't track straight)
- • Wheelbase measurement mismatch
- • Uneven steering wheel alignment
- • Musty interior smell
- • Mold under seats
- • Rust under dashboard
- • Silt in seat tracks
- • Corrosion in fuse box
- • Airbag light issues
- • Airbag cover mismatch
- • Seatbelt pretensioners deployed
- • VIN stickers missing
- • VIN mismatches
- • Title branding signs
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