70 Point Check


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	How do you check your own car stock?

		All of our own stock in Cirencester is checked on arrival by our approved partner CVS (Cirencester Vehicle Services Ltd) All of our own stock held on our own premises is also HPI checked All of our vehicles come with standard 30 day used car warranty, and you can choose to take an extended warranty too if you wish.


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	BODYWORK		WHEELS & TYRES		UNDER THE BONNET
1	General paintwork condition.	17	Examine tyre tread depth.	24	Look for corrosion at tops of suspension housings
2	Overspray on trim/panel.	18	Examine tyre wear pattern.	25	Dipstick check – level/oil condition
3	Panel gaps/alignment.	19	Inspect tyre sizes.	26	Check the oil filler cap (check for emulsification)
4	Look down both sides of the car for any ripples	20	Inspect spare wheel.	27	Radiator cap – check level/ oil in the water
5	Inspect bonnet/boot/door edges for corrosion/repair	21	Wheel rims – look for kerbing/corrosion	28	Look for engine oil, water and fuel leaks
6	Run a magnet over any suspect areas	22	Test for excessive play in bearings/steering.	29	Examine inner wings for damage/corrosion.
7	Is trim level consistent with model/badge?	23	Check toolkit/jack, etc.	30	Exhaust smoke on start-up.
8	Inspect the windscreen for chips/cracks			31	Ease of starting (cold).
9	Check panel sealant.			32	Initial engine rattles?
10	Test exterior lights.			33	Ease of starting (hot).
11	Test exhaust operation.			34	Is there any exhaust smoke after full warm-up?
12	Look for evidence of welding/recent underseal
13	Examine sill condition.
14	Look for oil and water leaks.
15	Inspect car underside.
16	Test the shock absorbers (corner bounce, leaks)

	INTERIOR		ROAD TEST
35	Wear on driver’s seat.	56	Clutch take-up point.
36	General upholstery condition.	57	Excess smoke (on overrun).
37	Shine on steering wheel.	58	Pulling to one side.
38	Carpets – look for wear and feel/dampness	59	Brake performance.
39	Wear on pedal rubbers.	60	Handbrake operation.
40	Mileometer digit alignment.	61	Free movement in steering.
41	Look for signs of dashboard screw tampering	62	Steering wheel alignment.
42	Headlining fit and condition.	63	Noises from suspension.
43	Free play in steering wheel.	64	Any vibrations?
44	Dashboard illumination.	65	Gearchange and synchro-mesh action
45	Heater fan operation.	66	Is engine noise excessive?
46	Wipers/washers.	67	Any engine hesitancy?
47	Radio-cassette and speakers.	68	Are there any transmission 'clunks'
48	Sunroof operation.	69	Does engine overheat?
49	Instrument operation.	70	Excess smoke (when revving engine)
50	Mirrors – test operation and look for damage	71	Any rattles, squeaks or rumbles?
51	Test horn operation.
52	Test air-con operation.
53	Test the central locking if fitted
54	Headlamp wash/wipe.
55	Security system operation if fitted.

UBuyCars.co.uk is a trading style for used and nearly new vehicles, and a brand of, DealDrivers Ltd, 1 Templar Mews, Blackjack Street,
Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2AA
Company number 5302696 Vat registration No 850 3891 19
All finance subject to status and credit approval. Written quotations available on request.

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