150 Point Inspection Checklist
The following list verifies that this vehicle meets the Carvana standards.
FROM THE VIN
1
Correct VIN plate and anti-theft labels
2
Clean Experian Auto Check Confirm
3
No reported accidents/flood damage/salvage
UNDER THE HOOD
4
Battery (condition, fluid level, load test)
25 Tires (check for uneven wear or sidewall
cracking)
5
Alternator (belt condition/tension, charging)
6
Water pump (noise/leaks)
7
Ignition system operation
8
Fuel system operation (connections/leakage)
28 Wheel lug nuts (all present and properly
torqued)
9
Fuel filter (replace per maintenance schedule)
29 Spare tire (condition/pressure)
26 Wheels/Rims (check for damage)
27 Valve stem condition
10 Radiator (leaks, road hazard damage)
30 AC system leaks (lines/hoses/condensor)
11
31 Engine (oil leaks)
Coolant recovery tank (condition, fluid level, sensor
operation)
12 A/C condenser (corrosion, road hazard damage)
13 Cooling fan operation
14 Coolant (replace if discolored, insufficient protection)
15 Coolant hoses (check condition)
16 Power steering (fluid level, belt condition/tension)
17 AC compressor (proper cycling, belt condition/tension)
32 Transmission leaks
33 Coolant leaks
34 CV Joint/boots/drive shaft /universal joint
(cracks, leakage)
35 Break pad thickness at least 5mm.
36 Brake rotor thickness
27 Brake caliper leakage
18 Heater valve adjustment
38 Hydraulic Brake hose/line leakage and free
movement
19 Engine valve noise
39 Suspension (springs proper ride height)
20 Engine/transmission mount condition
40 McPherson strut/shock absorberleakage
21 Engine condition (visual verification of oil change
maintenance)
41 Bushing condition
22 Brake master cylinder and booster operation/leaks)
23 Tire tread depth—Record tire tread depth at least 5/32"
24 Tires/condition/wear pattern/correct pressure
42 Ball joint and tie rod end tightness
43 Power steering rack leakage
44 Entire exhaust system (condition, leaks, damage,
noise, catalytic converter and converter shield)
45 Emissions (meet state/local requirements)
VEHICLE EXTERIOR
46 Headlights (high/low operation and headlight aim,
surface condition)
47
Brake lights
48 Water pump (noise/leaks)
49 Ignition system operation
50 Fog lamps (if applicable)
51
Running lights (if applicable)
52 License plate light
53 Tail lights (operation, lense condition)
54 Back-up lamps (operation, lense condition)
55 Emergency Flasher
VEHICLE INTERIOR
56 Includes Owner’s Manual
78
Outside mirror operation (left and right)
57
79
Rearview mirror operation (day/night operation)
Includes set/s of vehicle keys
58 Water leaks (look for evidence of water intrusion)
80 Window operation (noise, speed and full travel)
59 Fuel gauge operation
81
60 Temperature gauge operation
61
All warning lights illuminated with ignition “ON”
Door locks (check manual and or power operation and
child safety function)
82 Power sliding doors (if equipped)
62 Dash light operation
83 Seat belts (condition, proper latching
and retraction operation)
63 Windshield wiper/washer operation
84 Seat upholstery/leather condition (front & rear)
64 Audio System-Radio/CD/Telephone
audio inputs, speaker operation
85 Power seat operation (if equipped)
65 Bluetooth operations (if equipped)
66 Audio steering wheel controls (if equipped)
67 Navigation operation (if equipped)
68 Rear camera (if equipped)
69 OnStar operation (if equipped) (service not provided)
70 Clock functions
86 Seat heaters (if equipped and check for
proper operation)
87
Headrest movement (if equipped)
88 Rear defrost operation
89 Inside mirror/vanity light operation
90 Interior lights (switch/door operation, warning chimes)
91
Glove box/glove box light operation
92
Luggage compartment
(jack and tool present)
Trunk lid release/trunk lid light operation
71
Steering wheel tilt/lock
72
Sunroof operation (if applicable)
93
73
Sunshade operation/condition
94 Liftgate operation (manual/power functions­—if equipped)
74 Headliner condition
95 Fuel door release
75
Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
96 Hood release operation
76
Alarm/theft system operation (check remote, if
equipped)
77
SRS air bags (exterior condition/check warning lamp
self check)
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HOW IT DRIVES
97
Engine Start-up cold/hot
107
98
Abnormal noises/engine running
108 Vibration (drivetrain and wheels)
99
Engine idle–smooth idle and acceleration from idle
109 Straight-line stability/pull
100
Instrument pack gauges for normal operation
110
Steering wheel alignment
101
Fluid leaks (while engine is running)
111
Braking System including ABS
102
Trip computer (if equipped)
112
Parking Break
103
Cruise Control (if equipped)
113
Vehicle Handling
104
Automatic/manual transmission shift, paddle shift feature
114
Safety Belts
105
Clutch operation/engagement
115
Blind Spot Monitoring (if equipped)
106
Abnormal wind noise
116
Navigation system/compass (if fitted)
Engine performance
HOW IT LOOKS
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
117
Exterior lamp/reflector
132
Exterior mirrors condition
118
Sunroof glass condition (if equipped)
133
Fit/condition of glove box, console box and trim
119
Engine idle–smooth idle and acceleration from idle
134
Stowage compartment
120
Wipers/condition of mechanism/blades
135
Sun visor and vanity mirror operation
121
Wipers/condition of mechanism/blades
136
Glove box and door lamps
122
Side/rear window condition
137
Load space/trunk condition
123
Underhood (clean engine compartment)
138
All mirrors: condition/operation
124
Grille condition (trim, emblems)
139
Trim/carpets condition
125
Hood condition
140
Dash and instrument panels condition
126
Driver’s Side (front/rear)
141
Console/center arm rest/cup holders condition
127
Passenger side (front/rear)
142
Front doors (controls, trim condition)
128
Front bumper condition
143
Rear doors/quarter Trim (controls, trim condition)
129
Rear bumper condition
144
Luggage compartment (mat/trim/carpet condition)
130
Trunk lid/Liftgate condition
145
Includes standard set of floor mats
131
Roof condition
149
Clean engine compartment
150
Clean all windows
DETAILING
146
Complete premium detail including: wash, wax and high
speed buff
147
Complete premium interior detail including ordor test
148
Apply tire dressing to all (4) tires
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