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About CPO Inspections

Courtesy NADA

We've summarized a typical detailed inspection into six separate criteria.

General:

  • Passive Safety Systems
  • Mirrors
  • Indicator Lights
  • Engine Start/Idle
  • Engine Operation
  • Shifting
  • Acceleration
  • Braking
  • Steering/Turns/Direction
  • Body/Chassis Integrity
  • Transfer Case
  • Cruise Control
  • Windshield Wipe/Wash
  • Speedometer/Odometer
  • Tilt-Wheel
  • Sound System
  • Heater and Air Conditioning
  • Horn
  • Key(s)/Key Fob
  • Security Codes
  • Luggage Compartment
  • Convertible Top
  • Interior Lights
  • Exterior Lights
  • Doors/Door Locks
  • Seats
  • Fuel Door/Trunk/Hood/Hatch Release
  • Windows
  • Alarm/Telephone
  • Power Supply/Cigarette Lighter
  • Parking Brake
  • Sun/Moon Roof
  • Accessories

Under Hood:

  • Visual
  • Electrical System
  • Engine Cooling System
  • Power Steering System
  • Brake System
  • Ignition System
  • Fuel System
  • Vacuum System
  • Air Conditioning System
  • Belts

Under Vehicle:

  • Visual
  • Frame
  • Exhaust System
  • Brake Pads, Shoes
  • Calipers, Rotors, Drums
  • Hydraulics
  • Tires
  • Wheels
  • Shock Absorbers/Struts
  • Springs and Sway Bars
  • Control Arms
  • Linkage/Steering
  • Engine/Transmission/Transfer Case
  • Driveline
  • Differentials/Axles
  • Gear/Rack and Pinion
  • Parking Brake Cable

Exterior:

  • Under Hood
  • Front Bumper
  • Grille
  • Hood
  • Left Front Fender
  • Left Front Door
  • Left Rear Door
  • Left Rear Fender
  • Trunk Lid, Truck Bed, Bedliner
  • Rear Bumper
  • Right Rear Fender
  • Right Rear Door
  • Right Front Door
  • Right Front Fender
  • Roof
  • Glass
  • Wheels/Wheel Covers

Interior Appearance Standards:

  • Instrument Panel
  • Clock/Timer
  • Driver Seat
  • Driver Door
  • Front Passenger Seat/Door
  • Front Carpet and Floor Mats
  • Rear Seat(s)
  • Left Rear Door/Quarter Trim
  • Right Rear Door/Quarter Trim
  • Rear Carpet and Mats
  • Headliner
  • Luggage Compartment/Cargo Area
  • Repair Upholstery

Required Service/Maintenance:

  • Lube/Oil/Filter and Maintenance
  • Air Filters Inspect/Change, as Required
  • Other Filters Inspect/Change, as Required
  • Inspect/Top-Off Fluids
  • Lubricate Pivot Points
  • Tire Pressure
  • Emissions
  • Fuel Level
  • Clean Interior Surfaces/Ashtrays
  • Vacuum and Clean Carpet/Trunk/Passenger Compartment/Cargo Area
  • Clean Glass Surfaces
  • Clean Vinyl Surfaces
  • Clean Headliner/Seats/Interior Cloth Trim

Exterior Detailing:

  • Clean Engine/Compartment
  • Recondition Surface Scratches
  • Remove Tar and Road Oil
  • Wash/Wax
  • Touch Up Minor Scratches

Introduction | About CPO Warranties | About CPO Inspections

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