Checklists

Tick the YES/NO appropriately. If Yes, Rank it from 1 to 5 for the satisfactory level
1 Check the car for low smoke emission
2 Original parts
3 Air-conditioning
4 Centralized locking system
5 Music system
6 Power steering
7 Automatic window system
8 Taxes paid
9 Test drive at various speeds
10 Keep the windows shut and music off, and listen to any unusual sounds coming from the car
11 Is the mileage ‘X’ Kmph as he claims
12 Is the Service easily available
13 Spare parts availability
14 Sturdiness
15 Reliability
16 Dents, scratches
17 All the gaps between the body panels should be of the same width & even along the entire length
18 Rusty Spots
19 Does the color of different panels match? Is it re-painted in some part alone
20 Excessive tire wear
21 Premature corrosion - To discover repaired corrosion spots try to stick the magnet at the most common places where the corrosion starts - around wheel arches, lower door panels, etc. If the magnet won't stick - there is no metal under the paint, only the body filler
22 Alignment problems
23 Noisy wheel bearings
24 Cracks on the windshield
25 Broken lenses
26 Faded mirrors
27 Worn wipers
28 Worn tires
29 Missing wheel covers (hubcaps)
30 Missing spoiler
31 Body chas - Balance
32 Brake lines
33 Fuel lines
34 Doors - Open the driver's door and try to lift it up on the hinges. The hinges should not have excessive free play
35 Trailer hitch - If the car was used for towing a heavy trailer, the engine and transmission may be excessively worn
36 Look at the reflection - it is perfect, no ripples and paint quality of all panels looks the same.
Try to check the entire car this way. Ripples indicate possible body repair

Papers: Specific Items
1 Is it the Model, he promised
2 Is it really Limited Edition (if any)
3 Is he really a second owner
4 Maintenance bills
5 Service records
6 Warranty receipts for tires
7 Batteries
8 Vehicle Insurance
9 Is the insurance extended for Owner
10 Transfer of Insurance for Vehicle - Value
11 Transfer of Insurance for Owner - Value
12 RTO - Records for clean chit for the vehicle
13 Car history report
Previous accidents
Rolled back odometer
Railed emission test
Flooding
14 Any pending hypothecation for the Vehicle

Mechanic's View/Suggestion Comments/Remarks/Reason
1 OK - Can be Accepted
2 NOT OK - Problematic

Checkpoints at the Time of Take Over Document Name
1 Is it thoroughly serviced as promised
2 NOC
3 Name Transfer - RC Book
4 Insurance Transfer
5 Emission test
6 Charges expected
7 All Related Docs