Thread: vehicle inspections

Recently I have had a look at a few vehicles on behalf of other forum members. Although Digger's new fender was pretty easy (it's white, it's new and it is still in the dealers yard), I got to thinking it might help if a check list was available for this type of thing.

I have limited LR knowledge, but there is tons of know how in the heads of the greater AuLRO family. Could a "tick & flick" type check list be composed for the various models with info on what specifics to look for and what tests/checks can be done by the not-so technical types.

This could be held as a downloadable file (that could be printed locally) in "The Good Oil" section. If someone needs to check out a Defender with a 4BD1 in it (for example), then the relevant pages could be printed off and used to assist in the inspection.

I have no idea about how detailed this should/needs to be and what sub sections should be included, so I thought I would run the idea up the flag pole and see who salutes it and who shoots it down .

The inspection is on a "mate looking at it" level,
no guarantees no promises, a checklist will help that though magnificently

it also gives the potential purchaser the knowledge to continue negotiations or if seems bad may discontinue negotiations without travelling 100's + of kms for duds.

Im all for it but if its a concern then add a disclaimer.

I'd think these with categories/sections,
Body,
trim,
chassis/suspension,
motor and mechanicals,
accessories etc
a brief desc (could include a piccie or two) of what to look for , known faults or weak points etc... in each section I think a two or three page checklist would be very very helpful, and I believe would be spread across the world like wildfire once discovered!!

(also helpful for newbies or people "changing models" to check themselves)

Great idea