A comprehensive vehicle inspection should include:
- Cooling system components, including pressure test
- Battery and electrical system, including alternator output
- General engine performance
- Fuel system, including computer controls
- All fluids
- Ignition system, including computer controls
- Tires, including spare
- Steering and suspension system, including shocks and struts (CV boots where applicable)
- Wheel balance and alignment, four wheel balance on front wheel drive vehicles
- Braking system, including drums, rotors, hydraulics and electronic components
- Emission control system components
- Air conditioner/heater/defroster
- Instruments and gauges
- Lights/horn/mirrors
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Seat belts
- Body evaluation/interior/exterior