Complete your monthly vehicle inspection checklist

Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Due on the first of every month.

Exterior

Windshield free of cracks
Free of body dents
Windshield wipers and blades fully functional
Windshield wipers work
Windshield wiper fluid dispenses properly
Turn signals and brake lights function properly
Hazard lights function properly
Headlights, including brights, work properly
Mirrors are not broken or cracked
Clean exterior

Tires

Tires pressure is within spec
Tires are free of any cuts, bubbles or cracks
Tread worn evenly
Spare tire inflated
Lug wrench
Jack

Engine

Free of fluid or oil leaks
Belts and hoses free of dry rot/cracks
Battery terminals free of corrosion
Oil level within oil marks
Brake fluid level within marks
Engine coolant level within marks
Air filter (engine)

Suspension

When bouncing the vehicle's corners, no creaking noises are made
All corners respond the same when bouncing

Interior

Clean interior
Smoke free interior
All doors open and close freely
Trunk opens and closes freely
All gauges work
No dashboard warning lights remain illuminated
Heater works
Air conditioner works
Power windows operate properly

Automatic transmission

Transmission fluid looks clean, not dirty or gritty (no indicates possible internal transmission problem)
Transmission neither slips nor delays when driving

Brakes

Vehicle steers straight and does not pull to one side when applying brakes
No grinding noises when applying

Steering

Vehicle is stable; no shaking or vibrating
No resistance in the steering wheel when turning
No clicking or clunking when turning

Miscellaneous

Car manual located in the glove compartment
Current proof of insurance
Registration of vehicle

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