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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

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