This is our Purchase/Safety Inspection form we use to check a car over with. I think we have thought of everything, if not any suggestions can be added.
Joe's Foreign Car
151 E Evelyn Ave
Mtn View CA 94041
Ph(650) 969- 6969
Safety Inspection
Item |
Good |
Bad |
Does Not Apply |
Comments |
| Timing Belt/Chain | Worn/ Cracked / Oil Soaked/ Noisy/ Bad Tensioner / Due By Mileage | |||
| Compression | Cylinder No: 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ 7___ 8___ | |||
| Engine Tune | Due Next Service /Misses / Runs Poorly | |||
| Valve Adjustment | Noisy / Due By Mileage | |||
| Engine Electrical / Distributor | Worn Bushings / Vacuum Advance / Cap / Rotor / Plug Wires / Plugs | |||
| Engine Oil Leaks | Engine Needs Cleaning / Valve Cover Gasket / Oil Sender / Oil Pan Gasket | |||
| Engine Oil Leaks (cont) | Cam Seal / Crank Seal / Front Engine Seal / Rear Main Seal / Distributor | |||
| Filters | Air / Oil / Fuel Rust & Water In Fuel | |||
| Carburetor / Fuel Injection | Lean / Rich / Poor Idle / Surges / Fuel System Needs Service | |||
| Emissions Readings (smog) | Ok (would pass smog) / Not Ok | |||
| Emission Controls (hardware) | Missing / Modified / Not Functioning | |||
| Motor Mounts | Cracked / Broken | |||
| Battery / Cables | Dirty / Bad / Weak / Corroded / Missing Bracket | |||
| Radiator / Cap | Bad Core / Restricted / Dirty / Leaks | |||
| Coolant / Antifreeze | Rusty / Dirty / Weak / Needs Replacement / Low Level | |||
| Hoses -- Upper / Lower | Hard / Swollen / Cracked / Leaks / Soft | |||
| Thermostat / Fan Switch | Stuck Open / Runs Hot / By Passed | |||
| Belts | Alt / Pump / P/S / A/C / Cracked / Worn / Glazed / Oil Soaked / Missing | |||
| Water Pump | Loose Bearings / Noisy / Leaks | |||
| Air Conditioning / Heater | Freon Low / Leaks / Not Working / Needs Servicing | |||
| Tires: L/F | Worn / Leaks / Dangerous / Was Low On Pressure / Hub Cap Missing | |||
| R/F | Worn / Leaks / Dangerous / Was Low On Pressure / Hub Cap Missing | |||
| L/R | Worn / Leaks / Dangerous / Was Low On Pressure / Hub Cap Missing | |||
| R/R | Worn / Leaks / Dangerous / Was Low On Pressure / Hub Cap Missing | |||
| Tire Rotation Yes / No | Need Rotation / Best Tires On Front / Mismatched Tires | |||
| Brakes: Front | ________% Remaining | |||
| Brakes: Rear | ________% Remaining | |||
| Brake Master Cylinder | Leaks / Dirty / By-passes / Dirty Fluid / Low Fluid | |||
| Brake Calipers / Wheel Cylinders | L/F R/F L/R R/R Leaks / Weeping / Frozen | |||
| Rotors/Drums: Front Left / Right | Worn / Grooved / Warped / Vibration / Undersize | |||
| Rotors/Drums: Rear Left / Right | Worn / Grooved / Warped / Vibration / Undersize | |||
| Wheel Bearings | L/F R/F L/R R/R Noisy / Loose / Worn | |||
| Shocks / Struts | L/F R/F L/R R/R Leaking / Noisy / Weak | |||
| Suspension Components | Idler Arm / Tie Rods / Ball Joints / Steering Box / Rack & Pinion | |||
| Alignment | Pulls: Left / Right / Tire Wear | |||
| Transmission: Std / Auto | Grinds / Noisy / Slips / Needs Servicing / Leaks / Differential | |||
| Clutch | Slips / Chatters / Will Need Replacement Soon | |||
| Clutch Hydraulics / Cable | Worn / Leaking / Master Cylinder / Slave Cylinder / Leaks | |||
| Axle / Axle Boot Left | Inner / Outer -- Noisy / Torn / Cracked / Leaking | |||
| Axle / Axle Boot Right | Inner / Outer -- Noisy / Torn / Cracked / Leaking | |||
| Exhaust Manifold / Front Pipe | Cracked / Warped / Restricted / Noisy / Hardware Missing / Bent | |||
| Muffler / Catalytic Converter | Holes / Restricted / Noisy / Rusted / Broken Hanger | |||
| Wiper Blades | Squeaking / Washers Not Working | |||
| Front Lights | Left / Right Low / High Beams / Need alignment Turn / Side / Parking | |||
| Rear Lights | Left / Right Turn / Brake / Tail License / Side / Cracked Lens |