Overall Condition
π© Undercarriage / Suspension / Steering βΌ
Frame / Unibody β damage, cracks, welds, bends
Subframe β condition, mounting points
Control arms β upper/lower, wear, damage
Ball joints β play, boots
Tie rods (inner & outer) β play, boots
Sway bar / end links β condition, play
Struts / shocks β leaks, bounce, mounts
Springs β cracks, sag, proper height
Wheel bearings β noise, play (spin test)
CV axles / boots β tears, grease, clicks
U-joints / driveshaft (RWD/4WD)
Transfer case (if applicable)
π Brakes βΌ
Front rotors β thickness, scoring, warping
Front pads β remaining life
mm
Rear rotors β thickness, scoring, warping
Rear pads / shoes β remaining life
mm
Brake calipers β slides, leaks, seizing
Brake lines / hoses β condition, leaks, cracking
Parking / emergency brake β function
βοΈ Engine / Drivetrain (View From Below) βΌ
Oil pan β leaks, damage, drain plug
Transmission pan β leaks, condition
Transfer case β leaks, condition
Differentials β leaks, condition
Catalytic converter(s) β rattles, damage, present
Exhaust system β leaks, rust, hangers
O2 sensors β present, harnesses OK
Engine / trans mounts β cracks, wear
Coolant lines / hoses β condition, leaks
AC lines / fittings β condition, leaks
π Tires & Wheels βΌ
Measurement
LF
RF
LR
RR
Tread depth (32nds)
Wear pattern
Sidewall condition
Rim β curb / cracks
π§ Fluids & Active Leaks βΌ
FluidLevelCondition
Engine Oil
Leak:
Coolant
Leak:
Transmission Fluid
Leak:
Brake Fluid
Leak:
Power Steering Fluid
Leak:
Diff / Transfer Case Oil
Leak: