Automotive

Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection

A used car that looks fine in photos can have a salvage title, a leaking transmission, or rust eating through the frame. This inspection covers everything a savvy buyer or independent mechanic should check — documented with photos — before you sign anything.

22 Questions
~20 min To complete
4 Sections
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1

Vehicle Identification

5 questions
Year, make, and model Required Text
2019 Honda Civic EX Sedan
VIN Required Text
2HGFC2F89KH512344
Odometer reading (miles) Required Number
54820
Title status Required Select
Clean
CarFax or AutoCheck report reviewed? Required Yes / No
Yes No accidents, 2 previous owners, regular oil changes on record.
2

Exterior Condition

6 questions
Paint — uniform color, no mismatched panels? Required Pass / Fail
✗ Fail Rear quarter panel paint is slightly different shade — possible prior repair.
Body panels — straight, no significant dents or rust? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass Minor door ding on driver door, no rust.
Photo of exterior — driver side Required Photo
📷 Photo attached
Glass — no cracks or chips in windshield? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Tires — tread depth and even wear? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass All four tires at ~6/32", even wear pattern.
Undercarriage — no excessive rust or leaks? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
3

Engine Bay & Mechanical

6 questions
Oil condition Required Select
Dark but not sludgy
Coolant level and color Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass Level at full, green coolant, no contamination visible.
No visible fluid leaks on ground or engine? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Battery condition Required Select
Good
Check engine light or warning lights present? Required Yes / No
No
Photo of engine bay Photo
📷 Photo attached
4

Interior & Test Drive

5 questions
All power windows, locks, and mirrors functional? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Air conditioning — cools adequately? Required Yes / No
Yes
Brakes — firm pedal, no grinding or pulling? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Transmission shifts — smooth, no slipping or delay? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Overall buyer recommendation Required Select
Buy — minor items to address

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