Compare Inspection Packages
Quickly compare each inspection package to choose the best inspection for you.
Once you've made your choice call 0330 159 0720 and speak to the Inspections team to make your booking or request a call back.
Our Comprehensive and Advanced inspections come with extras too, simply speak to a member of the team when you make your booking to add these to your inspection report.
Contents:
Body exterior
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Panel condition/alignment
Paintwork
Exterior trim
Glass
Bumper/number plates
Door locks/operation
Fuel filler cover/petrol cap
Soft top (operation/condition)
Body damage
Past repair evident1
Corrosion
Mud flaps
Engine compartment
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Coolant level
Coolant leak
Antifreeze
Radiator/cap
Hoses/pipes
Drive belts
Water pump
Power steering fluid level
Clutch fluid level
Brake fluid level
Engine oil level
External leaks (engine)
Engine mountings
Fuel injection
Turbo/super charger
Fuel pump/pipes
Accelerator linkage
Body panels
Bonnet catch
Bonnet hinges
Cold starting
Fast idle (cold)
Noise level (cold)
Excess fumes/smoke
Electrical/controls
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Starting system/ignition lock
Battery charging system
Headlights
Side light/running lights
Rear lights/number plate lights
Stop lights
Indicators/hazard lights
Reverse/fog lights
Auxiliary lights
Panel lights
Mirrors (electric)
Switches/controls
Instrument/controls function
Horn
Radio/cassette/CD/aerial
Heater fan/controls
Air con. operation
Door locking
Window/sunroof operation
Wipers/washers
Headlamp washer/headlamp wiper
Interior luggage compartment
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Steering wheel/adjustment
Seat upholstery
Seat mechanism
Seat belts
Carpets
Door trim panels
Door fittings/operation
Door seals/hinges
Interior sills
Headlining/visors
Sunroof
Dash panel (condition)
Cigarette lighter
Mirrors - internal
Rear parcel shelf
Boot/tailgate lock
Luggage area trim/condition
Illumination lights
Tool kit etc.
Soft top material
Tonneau cover
Front suspension and steering
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Engine underside leakage
Steering joints/ball joints
Steering rack
Chassis members
Power steering
Wheels hubs/bearings
Springs/suspension unit
Pipes/hoses
Dampers (conditions/leaks)
Gaiters
Sub frames/mountings
Suspension arms/mountings
Tie bars/anti roll bars
Corrosion protection
Corrosion - floor/chassis
Clutch/transmission - manual
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Fluid/oil leaks
Cables/adjustment
Hydraulic system
Linkage (wear)
Casings
Mountings
Drive shaft assemblies
Universal/sliding joints
Backlash
Gaiters
Propshaft(s)
Bearings/supports
Rear suspension and underframe
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Springs/suspension unit
Anti-roll bar
Dampers/bushes
Suspension arms/fixings
Location rod/fixings
Bumpers stops/gaiters
Wheel hubs/bearings
Pipes/hoses
Sub frames/mountings
Chassis members
Corrosion protection
Corrosion - floor/chassis
Wheels and tyres
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Wheel rims
Wheel trims
Front right tyre
Front left tyre
Rear right tyre
Rear left tyre
Spare
Exhaust system
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Manifold
Pipes
Silencer(s)/catalyst
Heat shields/mountings
Joints/couplings
System condition
Fuel system
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Tank
Tank fixings
Fuel lines
Breather pipes
Evidence of leaks
Brakes
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Master cylinder security
Fluid leaks
Servo/power system
Flexible hoses
Pipes/connections
Discs/pads (if visible)
Hand/parking brake operation/adjustments
Hand/parking brake linkage
Pedal/linkage
Road test
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Engine - performance
Engine - noise
Excess smoke
Overheating evidence
Gearbox operation/noise level
Auto changes/kickdown
Final drive operation/noise level
Clutch operation
4wd operation
Cooling fan operation2
Instrument/controls function
Steering wheel alignment
Steering effort
General steering/handling
Footbrake operation
Hand/parking brake operation
Suspension noise
Road holding/stability
Hot restarting
Warning lights
Cruise control
Final check
Basic
Comprehensive
Advanced
Leaks - fluid
An RAC Vehicle Inspection gives you the peace of mind to buy your next car with confidence, giving you a personal service that you can trust. We also offer a full Vehicle History Check, so that you can check that the history of the vehicle is clear before your purchase.