14 Point Road Test Inspection
- Instruments
- Speedometer/odometer/trip meter
- Steering/vehicle handling/centered steering wheel
- Braking system performance, parking brake operation
- Automatic climate control-function/regulation/display
- Cruise control function (set, accel, decel, resume, and off)
- Navigation function
- Distronic function, if applicable
- Engine performance
- Excessive exhaust smoke (diesel), if applicable
- Vibration and noise (drivetrain/wheels)
- Transmission shifting (upshift/downshift quality and kickdown)
- Shift lock operation
- Wind noise
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15 Point Undercarriage and Drivetrain Inspection
- Drive shaft flex discs, couplings, and center support brg(s)
- Exhaust system/connections/supports
- Parking brake and cables
- Brake lines
- Tire wear (including spare); depth = 50% above TWI
- Brake rotors/pads (minimum of 50% pad material)
- Shock absorber/damper struts
- Suspension inspection
- Self-leveling suspension, if applicable
- Front/rear axle rubber mounts/bushings
- Steering play
- Tighten steering gear bolts
- Cigarette lighter(s)
- Front axle ball joints
- Steering shock
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11 Point General Inspection
- No Identifiable Structural Damage Verification
- Mileage/history verification and CARFAX report
- All recall and/or other campaigns performed
- Current maintenance, Warranty Booklet, and Owner's Manual
- All spare keys (including wheel locks if installed)
- Radio theft deterrent CODE cards presents
- SRS data label(Check date 15-year validity)
- Roadside Assistance Program label affixed
- Inspection label affixed
- Flash-up the newest software if available for all telematics components, if applicable
- Perform short test. Diagnose any stored DTCs and repair as necessary
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11 Point Engine Compartment Inspection
- Engine oil
- Transmission oil
- Rear axle oil
- Transfer case and front axle oils, if applicable
- Engine compartment/antifreeze protection
- Power steering fluid
- Brake fluid and clutch fluid
- Windshield washer fluid(s)
- Level control oil, ADS, ASD, 4MATIC fluid, if applicable
- Battery condition/midtronics test
- Throttle linkages, if applicable
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33 Point Electrical System Inspection
- Fuses (condition/proper rating)
- MIL check, indicators in instrument cluster
- Dash instruments, clock, illumination, and dimmer control
- Exterior rearview mirrors
- Exterior mirror fold back, if applicable
- Interior rearview mirror, if applicable
- Automatic dimming rearview mirror function, if applicable
- Radio (satelite radio, if any) and stereo speaker function
- Cassette player, clean tone head CD drive, Navi processor, CD lens cleaner
- Automatic antenna, clean mast
- CD changer/player, if applicable
- Cellular telephone, if applicable
- Cigarette lighter(s)
- Rocker switches, function, tactile feel, and LED/Illumination
- Steering column adjustment and memory, if applicable
- Seat adjustments and memory, if applicable
- Cooled seats, if applicable
- Heated seats/ventilated, if applicable
- Front seat belt extenders coupe and cabriolet, if applicable
- Front seat backrest latch/release coupe and cabriolet, if applicable
- Front seat backrest latch/release chime/warning lamp coupe an cabriolet, if applicable
- Rear window defroster check current draw with DMM, if applicable
- Read head restraint retraction, if applicable
- Rear window sunshade
- Horn (including fanfare)
- Headlamp low/high beam and all exterior lights
- Tele Aid listen for pre-recroded ATX message, if applicable
- Voice Control system basic functionality, if applicable
- Rear seat backrest latch/warning lamp, if applicable
- Panorama roof function and rollo shades
- Interior and entry lighting
- Windshield wiper/washer, system/rear window wiper/washer
- Windshield wiper inserts, headlamp cleaning system
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33 Point Appearance Inspection
- Engine wash
- Truck mat
- Trunk paint
- Spare tire, tools & jack
- Moisture and odor
- Vacuum and shampoo
- Interior floor mats
- Interior carpet
- Interior upholstery
- Interior headliner and door panels
- Buttons, knobs, and vents, instrument panel
- Glass and mirrors
- Interior wood and chrome trim
- Interior vacuum and shampoo
- Interior screws
- Ashtrays
- De-grease door jamb, hinges, kickpanels, and visors
- Interior moisture and odor
- Exterior dings, dents, and scratches
- Examine paint
- Examine and clean chrome
- Glass and mirror housing
- Grille
- Lamp lenses
- Badges
- Exterior trim and moldings
- Wipers
- Bumpers
- Exterior door edges and frames
- Wash and wax
- Wheels (scuffs and scratches
- Wheels (cuts and gouges)
- Wheels (wash and polish)
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25 Point Chassis and Body Inspection
- Body structure inspection
- Glass, lamp frames, and lenses
- Central lock system function test (interior/exterior)
- Mechanical locking with all keys at all points
- Alarm system function, if applicable
- Power window operation from all points (including lock-out)
- Interior trim; inspect dash, door panels, seat covers, wood, etc.
- First aid kit
- Orthopedic seats function check with engine running, if applicable
- Seat belts condition/operation
- Front seat belt heigh adjustment
- Front seat center armrest and hinge, if applicable
- Front sun visor/vanity mirror
- Rear vanity mirror, if applicable
- Roll bar pop-up headrest, if applicable
- Parktronic, if applicable
- Soft top and seals condition and operation, if applicable
- Hard top, remove/install top wrenches, seals, if applicable
- Door/trunk lid closing assist, if applicable
- Remove trunk release, if applicable
- Station wagon tailgate closing assist, if applicable
- Rear-facing third seals; inspect drains
- Door/trunk/tailgate seals; inspect drains
- Sliding roof function, drains, and headliner
- Inspect glass roof for scratches/corrective action, if applicable
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17 Point Engine Component Inspection
- All emission control systems in place and functional
- Fuel filter and pre-filter
- Spark plugs
- Perform compression test (Vehicles over 60,000 miles)
- Fuel injection system, verify lamda reading (gas), if applicable
- Injection system including routing of ignition wires (gas), if applicable
- Pre-glow system function - visual (diesel), if applicable
- Injection pump timing, if applicable
- Vacuum pump, leak evidence of oil in vacuum line (diesel), if applicable
- Boost pressure (diesel)
- Air cleaner/filter
- V belts, poly-V-belts
- Engine mounts
- Heating and ventilation dust filter, if applicable
- Active charcoal filter/pre-filter, if applicable
- Recirculating air filter, if applicable
- A/C refrigerant charge system
3 Point Post-Road Test Inspection
- Fluid leaks visible inspection
- Automatic climate control residual heating
- All fluid levels (underhood)
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