INSPECTIONS
Out of Province Inspection? Safety? Pre-Purchase? Insurance? Whatever your inspection needs are, we can help.
We feel that you should be the one in charge of your vehicle’s needs and maintenance. Our technicians are licensed and trained and ready to offer you the best advice possible. They will explain what is going on with your vehicle and give you a printout detailing any needed repairs. They will then allow you the flexibility to make better informed decisions on your vehicle repairs. (Prices do not include gst or enviro. fee)
We serve Calgary and surrounding areas
PRIME MECHANICAL INSPECTION $159
This is our 200 point mechanical inspection. It provides a check of all the safety items as well as the charging, starting, and electrical type items. We recommend this inspection before taking your vehicle on a road trip or if you are wanting the basic mechanical items checked out.
PREMIUM PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION $229
This is our most thorough inspection. It is a 240 point inspection and provides the best protection when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle. It includes a Free CarFax Claims Report (up to $36.45). Ask Reception about our Free Bill of Sale Forms and Advertising if needed. For further protection when purchasing a vehicle, check out our tips in our classifieds section.
INSURANCE INSPECTION $99
This is our basic 100 point safety inspection as required by insurance companies. It covers basic safety items such as brakes, tires, steering, and lights. It comes with the necessary government insurance forms.
OUT OF PROVINCE INSPECTION $179
This is the inspection that you need in order to register a vehicle that was previously registered out of the province. It conforms to the government requirements and includes the necessary out of province forms.
DEALER/FLEET INSPECTION
We offer inspection services that meet the needs of vehicle Dealers. Contact Us for details and pricing.
Comparative Tables
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STEERING
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| Steering Box/Rack | |
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| Struts/Shocks | |
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| Front Suspension | |
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| Tie Rod Ends | |
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| Steering lash | |
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| Steering linkage | |
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| Power steering system | |
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| King Pin | |
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| Ball joints | |
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Steering Column
TIRES AND WHEELS
| Prime | Premium | ||
| Tread Depth | |
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| Tread Section | |
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| Wheels | |
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| Sidewalls | |
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| Wheels Nuts and Studs | |
Spare Tire
BRAKES
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| Front Lining or Drums | |
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| Rear Lining or Drums | |
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| Park/Emergency Break | |
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| Brake Hoses | |
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| Brake Lines | |
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| Hydraulic System | |
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| Disc Brakes | |
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| Shoes/Pads | |
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| Anti-Lock Brakes | |
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| Vacuum System | |
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| Brake Rotor Thickness | |
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| Park Brake Lining | |
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| Park Brake Diameter | |
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| Brake System Wiring | |
LAMPS
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Premium |
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| Head lamp Hi Beam | |
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| Head lamp low beam | |
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| Brake lamps | |
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| Turn signal lamps | |
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| Head lamp location | |
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| Daytime running lamps | |
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| Tail lamps | |
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| Hazard warning lamps | |
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| License plate lamps | |
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| High Mount Brake Lamp | |
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| Emergency Lighting | |
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| Auxiliary lamps | |
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| Front Side Marker Lamps/Refl. | |
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| Rear Side Marker Lamps/Refl. | |
FRAME AND BODY
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Premium |
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| Windshield | |
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| Structural Integrity | |
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| Seat Belts | |
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| Windshield Wipers | |
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| Windshield Washer Fluid | |
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| Hood Latch | |
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| Door Latches and Hitches | |
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| Bumpers | |
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| Rear Wiper and Washer | |
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| Windows | |
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| Defrost/Heaters | |
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| Mirrors | |
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| Seats | |
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| Mudguards | |
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| Window Glazing | |
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| Floor Pan | |
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| Fuel Tanks and Lines | |
Body Panel Fit and Clearance
Mode Door Operations
POWERTRAIN
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Premium |
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| Fluid Levels/Engine Leaks | |
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| Muffler/Exhaust | |
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| Accelerator | |
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| Fuel System | |
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| Transmission | |
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| Front/Rear/Spindles Axles | |
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| Clutch | |
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| CV Joints | |
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| Differentials | |
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| Brake System Performance | |
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| Drive-ability | |
Clutch Operation
Fluid Conditions
Test Drive
INSTRUMENTS
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Premium |
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| Speedometer/Odometer | |
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| Indicator Lamps | |
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| Horn | |
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| Hi Beam Indicator | |
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| Powertrain Warning Lamps | |
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| Warning and Safety Lamps | |
SUSPENSION
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Premium |
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| Leaf Springs | |
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| Struts and Shocks | |
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| Coil Springs | |
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| Torsion Bar | |
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| Tie Rod Ends | |
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| Pitman Arm/Idler Arm | |
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| Independent Multilink Rear | |
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| Computer Controlled | |
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| Steering Stabilizer/Damper | |
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| Control Arms | |
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| Steering Shaft Assembly | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Premium |
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| Wiring | |
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| Battery | |
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| Switches | |
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| Alternator | |
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| Neutral Safety Switch Operation | |
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| Entertainment Lockout System | |
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
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Premium |
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| PCM Codes | |
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| ABS Codes | |
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| SRS Codes | |
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| ESC Codes | |
INTERIOR INSPECTION
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Premium |
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| Sun Visors | |
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| Straps | |
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| HVAC | |
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| Service Brake Pedal | |
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| Clutch Pedal Assembly | |
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| Air Bag Integrity | |
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| Neutral Safety Switch Operation | |
PRIME MECHANICAL INSPECTION
$159.00
POWERTRAIN
- Accelerator
- Fuel System
- Exhaust
- Transmission
- Front/Rear/Spindles Axles
- Clutch
- Fluid Levels
- CV Joints
INSTRUMENTS
- Speedometer/odometer
- Indicator lamps
- Horn
- Hi beam indicator
STEERING
- Steering lash
- Steering linkage
- Rack and pinion
- Power steering system
- King pin
- Ball joints
FRAME AND BODY
- Hood latch
- Door latches and hitches
- Bumpers
- Windshield wipers and washer
- Rear wiper and washer
- Windshield
- Windows
- Defrost/heaters
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Seat Belts
- Mudguards
- Window Glazing
- Structural Integrity
LAMPS
- Head lamp hi beam
- Head lamp low beam
- Head lamp location
- Daytime running lamps
- Tail lamps
- Brake lamps
- Turn signal lamps
- Hazard warning lamps
- License plate lamps
BRAKES
- Parking/emergency brake
- Hydraulic system
- Vacuum system
- Drum brakes
- Disc brakes
- Shoes/pads
- Anti lock
SUSPENSION
- Leaf Springs
- Struts and Shocks
- Coil Spring
- Torsion Bar
- Independent/Multilink Rear
- Computer Controlled
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
- Codes
TIRES AND WHEELS
- Tread Depth
- Tread Section
- Sidewalls
- Wheels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Wiring
- Battery
- Switches
- Alternator
PREMIUM PREPURCHASE INSPECTION
$229.00
POWERTRAIN
- VIN plate condition
- CV joint road test result
- Universal joint road test result
- Vehicle wanders or pulls
- Brake system performance
- Driveability
- Speedometer Operation
- Odometer (if equipped) operation
INTERIOR INSPECTION
- Doors
- Rear view mirror
- Sun visors
- Straps
- Horn
- Seats
- Seatbelts
- Signal lamp switch and indicator
- Hazard lamps
- Headlamp switch and High beam indicator
- Auxiliary lamp indicator(s)
- Instrument panel lamps
- HVAC
- Windshield wiper and washer operation
- Accelerator
- Service brake pedal
- Clutch pedal assembly
- Park brake
- Neutral safety switch operation
- Entertainment display lockout
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
- Fuel cap
- General Body Condition
- Bumpers (Front & Rear)
- Aftermarket equipment installation
SUSPENSION
- Wheels bearings
- Ball joints (front and rear)
- Tie Rod Ends (inner and outer)
- Pitman arm
- Idler arm
- Steering stabilizer/damper
- Steering shaft assembly
- Steering Gear
- Rack and Pinion
- Power steering system
- Control Arms
- Struts and Shocks
- Springs
BRAKES
- Brakes (general)
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor thickness
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor thickness
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor or drum
- Park brake lining
- Park Brake drum diameter
- Brake lining
- Rotor or drum
- Park brake lining
- Park brake drum diameter
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake system wiring
- Brake rotor condition (general)
- Brake drum condition (general)
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
- PCM codes present
- PCM (MIL, SES, etc.) lamp fails to illuminate
- ABS codes present
- ABS lamp fails to illuminate
- ABS lamp remains illuminated
- Brake system warning lamp remains illuminated
- SRS codes present
- SRS lamp fails to illuminate
- SRS lamps remains illuminated
- Airbag(s) present
- Airbag cover integrity
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Powertrain Warning lamp
- Other safety systems
GLASS
- Windshield marked AS-1, AS-10 or AS-14
- Windshield condition
- Windshield tinting / decals
- Windshield visibility (general)
- Side Glass marked AS-1, AS-2, AS-10, AS-11
- Side window operation
- Side window aftermarket tint
- Side window visibility (general)
- Rear Window AS-1, AS-2, AS-3, AS-10, AS-11
- Other glass
LAMPS
- Lamps (general)
- Daytime Running Lamps
- High mount brake lamp
- Headlamps
- Auxiliary lamps
- Front side marker lamps
- Front side reflectors
- Rear side marker lamps
- Rear side reflectors
- License plate lamp
- Emergency Lighting
UNDER THE HOOD
- Hood latch mechanism
- Remote starter operation
- Battery
- Accessory Belt Drive System
- Brake master cylinder
- Clutch master cylinder
- Fuel System
- Exhaust manifold(s)
- Oil leaks
- Engine and transmission mounts
TIRES AND WHEELS
- Wheels
- Wheel Nuts and Studs
INSPECTION UNDER VEHICLE
- Bumpers
- Engine
- Transmission/Transaxle/ Transfer Case.
- Differential(s)
- Drive Axles / Propeller Shafts
- Floor pan
- Fuel System
- Exhaust System
Add Repair Estimates to any inspection for only $30.00.
DEALER INSPECTIONS
Prices vary by quantity, location, and service package. Contact Us for info.
POWERTRAIN
- Accelerator
- Fuel System
- Exhaust
- Transmission
- Front/Rear/Spindles Axles
- Clutch
- Fluid Levels
- CV Joints
INSTRUMENTS
- Speedometer/Odometer
- Indicator Lamps
- Horn
- Hi Beam Indicator
STEERING
- Steering Lash
- Steering Linkage
- Rack and Pinion
- Power Steering System
- King Pin
- Ball Joints
FRAME AND BODY
- Hood Latch
- Door Latches and Hitches
- Bumpers
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
- Rear Wiper and Washer
- Windshield
- Windows
- Defrost/Heaters
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Seat Belts
- Mudguards
- Window Glazing
- Structural Integrity
LAMPS
- Head Lamp Hi Beam
- Head Lamp Low Beam
- Head Lamp Location
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Tail Lamps
- Brake Lamps
- Turn Signal Lamps
- Hazard Warning Lamps
- Licence Plate Lamps
BRAKES
- Parking/Emergency Brake
- Hydrauling System
- Vacuum System
- Drum Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Shoes/Pads
- Anti Lock
SUSPENSION
- Leaf Springs
- Struts and Shocks
- Coil Spring
- Torsion Bar
- Independent/Multilink Rear
- Computer Controlled
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
- Codes
TIRES AND WHEELS
- Tread Depth
- Tread Section
- Sidewalls
- Wheels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Wiring
- Battery
- Switches
- Alternator
BASIC INSURANCE INSPECTION
$99.00
STEERING
- Steering Box/Rack
- Struts/Shocks
- Front Suspension
- Tie Rod Ends
TIRES AND WHEELS
- Front
- Rear
BRAKES (FRONT)
- Front Lining or Drums
- Rear Lining or Drums
- Park
- Brake Hoses
- Brake Lines
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Head Lamps/Tail Lamps
- Stop Lamps
- Signal Lamps
- Windshield Wipers
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Body Condition
- Muffler/Exhaust
- Motor
- Windshield
- Seat Belts
OUT OF PROVINCE INSPECTIONS
$179.00 – $199.00
POWERTRAIN
- Request for Inspection
- Vehicle accurately described on the RFI
- VIN plate condition
- VIN consistent with RFI
- CV joint road test result
- Universal joint road test result
- Vehicle wanders or pulls
- Brake system performance
- Driveability
- Speedometer Operation
- Odometer (if equipped) operation
INTERIOR INSPECTION
- Doors
- Rear view mirror
- Sun visors
- Straps
- Horn
- Seats
- Seatbelts
- Signal lamp switch and indicator
- Hazard lamps
- Headlamp switch and High beam indicator
- Auxiliary lamp indicator(s)
- Instrument panel lamps
- HVAC
- Windshield wiper and washer operation
- Accelerator
- Service brake pedal
- Clutch pedal assembly
- Park brake
- Neutral safety switch operation
- Entertainment display lockout
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
- Fuel cap
- General Body Condition
- Bumpers (Front & Rear)
- Aftermarket equipment installation
SUSPENSION
- Wheel bearings
- Ball joints (front and rear)
- Tie rod ends (inner and outer)
- Pitman arm
- Idler arm
- Steering stabilizer/damper
- Steering shaft assembly.
- Steering gear
- Rack and Pinion
- Power steering system
- Control Arms
- Struts and Shocks
- Springs
BRAKES
- Brakes (general)
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor thickness
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor thickness
- Brake lining
- Brake rotor or drum
- Park brake lining
- Park Brake drum diameter
- Brake lining
- Rotor or drum
- Park brake lining
- Park brake drum diameter
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake system wiring
- Brake rotor condition (general)
- Brake drum condition (general)
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
- PCM codes present
- PCM (MIL, SES, etc.) lamp fails to illuminate.
- ABS codes present
- ABS lamp fails to illuminate
- ABS lamp remains illuminated
- Brake system warning lamp remains illuminated
- SRS codes present
- SRS lamp fails to illuminate
- SRS lamp remains illuminated
- Airbag(s) present
- Airbag cover integrity.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Powertrain Warning lamp.
- Other safety systems
GLASS
- Windshield marked AS-1, AS-10 or AS-14
- Windshield condition
- Windshield tinting / decals
- Windshield visibility (general)
- Side Glass marked AS-1, AS-2, AS-10, AS-11
- Side window operation
- Side window aftermarket tint
- Side window visibility (general)
- Rear Window AS-1, AS-2, AS-3, AS-10, AS-11
- Other glass
LAMPS
- Lamps (general)
- Daytime Running Lamps
- High mount brake lamp
- Headlamps
- Auxiliary lamps
- Front side marker lamps
- Front side reflectors
- Rear side marker lamps
- Rear side reflectors
- Licence plate lamp
- Emergency Lighting
UNDER THE HOOD
- Hood latch mechanism
- Remote starter operation
- Battery
- Accessory Belt Drive System
- Brake master cylinder
- Clutch master cylinder
- Fuel System
- Exhaust manifold(s)
- Oil leaks
- Engine and transmission mounts
TIRES AND WHEELS
- Wheels
- Wheel Nuts and Studs
INSPECTION UNDER VEHICLE
- Bumpers
- Engine
- Transmission/Transaxle/ Transfer Case.
- Differential(s)
- Drive Axles / Propeller Shafts
- Floor pan
- Fuel System
- Exhaust System
