Vehicle Inspection, Car Data Check & Warranties from Auteco car Inspections

Auteco carry out one type of pre purchase inspection, a full comprehensive check.

Our full comprehensive inspection covers all aspects of your vehicle from front bumper to rear. Auteco offer you a reasonably priced inspection without compromising on quality or the thoroughness of your inspection.

Our dedicated team of Qualified engineers work from a uniform 166 inspection template to ensure you get the best possible advice before you make your purchase. If you would like any additional check made we will be happy to do this where possible, please contact our engineers planning team to discuss your inspection further.

Compare Auteco to the RAC's Essential Plus vehicle inspection We Check

	RAC	Auteco
1 Panel condition/alignment	Yes	Yes
2 Paintwork	Yes	Yes
3 Exterior trim	Yes	Yes
4 Glass	Yes	Yes
5 Bumpers/number plates	Yes	Yes
6 Door locks/operation	Yes	Yes
7 Fuel filler cover/petrol cap	Yes	Yes
8 Soft top (operation/condition)	Yes	Yes
9 Body damage	Yes	Yes
10 Past repair evident	Yes	Yes
11 Corrosion	Yes	Yes
12 Mud flaps	Yes	Yes

13 Coolant level	Yes	Yes
14 Coolant leak	Yes	Yes
15 Antifreeze	Yes	Yes
16 Radiator/cap	Yes	Yes
17 Hoses/pipes	Yes	Yes
18 Drive belts	Yes	Yes
19 Water pump	Yes	Yes
20 Power steering fluid level	Yes	Yes
21 Clutch fluid level	Yes	Yes
22 Brake fluid level	Yes	Yes
23 Engine oil level	Yes	Yes
24 External leaks (engine)	Yes	Yes
25 Engine mountings	Yes	Yes
26 Fuel injection	Yes	Yes
27 Turbo/super charger	Yes	Yes
28 Fuel pump/pipes	Yes	Yes
29 Accelerator linkage	Yes	Yes
30 Body panels	Yes	Yes
31 Bonnet catch	Yes	Yes
32 Bonnet hinges	Yes	Yes
33 Cold starting	Yes	Yes
34 Fast idle (cold)	Yes	Yes
35 Noise level (cold)	Yes	Yes
36 Excess fumes/smoke	Yes	Yes

37 Starting system/ignition lock	Yes	Yes
38 Battery charging system	Yes	Yes
39 Headlights	Yes	Yes
40 Side light/running lights	Yes	Yes
41 Rear & number plate lights	Yes	Yes
42 Stop lights	Yes	Yes
43 Indicators/hazard lights	Yes	Yes
44 Reverse/fog lights	Yes	Yes
45 Auxiliary lights	Yes	Yes
46 Panel lights	Yes	Yes
47 Mirrors (electric)	Yes	Yes
48 Switches/controls	Yes	Yes
49 Instrument/controls function	Yes	Yes
50 Horn	Yes	Yes
51 Radio/cassette/CD/aerial	Yes	Yes
52 Heater fan/controls	Yes	Yes
53 Air con. operation	Yes	Yes
54 Door locking	Yes	Yes
55 Window/sunroof operation	Yes	Yes
56 Wipers/washers	Yes	Yes
57 Headlamp washer	Yes	Yes

58 Steering wheel/adjustment	Yes	Yes
59 Seat upholstery	Yes	Yes
60 Seat mechanism	Yes	Yes
61 Seat belts	Yes	Yes
62 Carpets	Yes	Yes
63 Door trim panels	Yes	Yes
64 Door fittings/operation	Yes	Yes
65 Door seals/hinges	Yes	Yes
66 Interior sills	Yes	Yes
67 Headlining/visors	Yes	Yes
68 Sunroof	Yes	Yes
69 Dash panel (condition)	Yes	Yes
70 Cigarette lighter	Yes	Yes
71 Mirrors - internal	Yes	Yes
72 Rear parcel shelf	Yes	Yes
73 Boot/tailgate lock	Yes	Yes
74 Luggage area trim/condition	Yes	Yes
75 Illumination lights	Yes	Yes
76 Tool kit etc.	Yes	Yes
77 Soft top material	Yes	Yes
78 Tonneau cover	Yes	Yes

94 Fluid/oil leaks	Yes	Yes
95 Cables/adjustment	Yes	Yes
96 Hydraulic system	Yes	Yes
97 Linkage (wear)	Yes	Yes
98 Casings	Yes	Yes
99 Mountings	Yes	Yes
100 Drive shaft assemblies	Yes	Yes
101 Universal/sliding joints	Yes	Yes
102 Backlash	Yes	Yes
103 Gaiters	Yes	Yes
104 Propshaft(s)	Yes	Yes
105 Bearings/supports	Yes	Yes

106 Springs/suspension unit	Yes	Yes
107 Anti-roll bar	Yes	Yes
108 Dampers/bushes	Yes	Yes
109 Suspension arms/fixings	Yes	Yes
110 Location rod/fixings	Yes	Yes
111 Bumpers stops/gaiters	Yes	Yes
112 Wheel hubs/bearings	Yes	Yes
113 Pipes/hoses	Yes	Yes
114 Sub frames/mountings	Yes	Yes
115 Chassis members	Yes	Yes
116 Corrosion protection	Yes	Yes
117 Corrosion - floor/chassis	Yes	Yes

118 Wheel rims	Yes	Yes
119 Wheel trims	Yes	Yes
120 Front right tyre	Yes	Yes
121 Front left tyre	Yes	Yes
122 Rear right tyre	Yes	Yes
123 Rear left tyre	Yes	Yes
124 Spare	Yes	Yes

125 Manifold	Yes	Yes
126 Pipes	Yes	Yes
127 Silencer(s)/catalyst	Yes	Yes
128 Heat shields/mountings	Yes	Yes
129 Joints/couplings	Yes	Yes
130 System condition	Yes	Yes

131 Tank	Yes	Yes
132 Tank fixings	Yes	Yes
133 Fuel lines	Yes	Yes
134 Breather pipes	Yes	Yes
135 Evidence of leaks	Yes	Yes

136 Master cylinder security	Yes	Yes
137 Fluid leaks	Yes	Yes
138 Servo/power system	Yes	Yes
139 Flexible hoses	Yes	Yes
140 Pipes/connections	Yes	Yes
141 Discs/pads (if visible)	Yes	Yes
142 Hand/parking brake	Yes	Yes
143 Hand/parking brake link	Yes	Yes
144 Pedal/linkage	Yes	Yes

145 Engine - performance	Yes	Yes
146 Engine - noise	Yes	Yes
147 Excess smoke	Yes	Yes
148 Overheating evidence	Yes	Yes
149 Gearbox operation/noise	Yes	Yes
150 Auto changes/kickdown	Yes	Yes
151 Final drive operation	Yes	Yes
152 Clutch operation	Yes	Yes
153 4wd operation	Yes	Yes
154 Cooling fan operation	Yes	Yes
155 Instrument/controls	Yes	Yes
156 Steering wheel alignment	Yes	Yes
157 Steering effort	Yes	Yes
158 General steering/handling	Yes	Yes
159 Footbrake operation	Yes	Yes
160 Hand/parking brake	Yes	Yes
161 Suspension noise	Yes	Yes
162 Road holding/stability	Yes	Yes
163 Hot restarting	Yes	Yes
164 Warning lights	Yes	Yes
165 Cruise control	Yes	Yes

166 Leaks - fluid

Yes