Used Car State Inspection Checklist

It's nice to know that when you buy a used car you won't have to worry about if it will pass inspection or not. At Two Car Guys ALL of our cars have passed both the safety inspection and emissions test from a certified inspection station. While we make it sound simple, take a look at what each of our cars goes through.

DRIVE VEHICLE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

INTERIOR OF VEHICLE
  Steering Wheel Bind and Play
  Brake Pedal and Power
  Brake Reserve
  Brake Warning Light
  Windshield Wiper Operation
  Mirrors
  Seat Belts - 1965 & Later
    (Passenger Vehicles)
  Seat Belts - 1971 & Later
    (Pickup Trucks)
  Horn
  High Beam Indicator
  Glazing (Glass)

OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE
  Wiper Blade Condition
  Rear Lights
  Signal & Brake Lights
  Reflectors
  Gas Filler Cap
  Inlet Restrictor - 1981 & Later
  Front Lights

UNDER HOOD
  Master Cylinder Unit
  Power Steering Unit
  Upper Control Arms
  Steering Components (tie rods,
  steering box, strut mounting)

AIR POLLUTION DEVICES
  P.C.V. System
  Air Injection
  T.A.C. System
  Spark Control
  Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  Oxygen Sensor
  Evaporative Emissions System
  Catalytic Converter

Raise Vehicle With Ball Joints In "LOADED" Position

START ENGINE
  Exhaust System and
  Catalytic Converter(s)
  Tires and Wheels
  Wheel Bearings
  Brake Lines & Hoses
  Fuel System
  Spring/Torsion Bar
  Shock Absorbers
  Front Wheel/King Pin Play
  Tie Rod Ends
  Idler Arm
  Pitman Arm
  Stabilizer Links
  Lower Control Arms
  Wear Indicator Type
  Ball Joints

Remove Wheel And Inspect Brake Components

Re-hoist Vehicle With Ball Joint in "UNLOADED" Position To Inspect Standard Ball Joints

  Inspect McPherson
  Struts with ball joints unloaded