What it does
Walk around a used car, two-wheeler or truck with this list on your phone or on paper. Each item can be marked OK, Problem or Not checked, with a note. The tool shows a score and a list of red flags, and you can print the list or save it as a PDF.
Check the number with VIN check first, work out what you can afford with car loan, and see what it may lose in value with depreciation.
How to use it
- Choose Car, Two-wheeler or Truck. The list changes to fit.
- Go through the items in order. Mark each one and add a note where something looks wrong.
- Read the score and the red flags at the bottom.
- Print, or download the PDF to keep with the seller’s quote.
What each setting does
- OK / Problem / Not checked: only OK and Problem count in the score. Not checked is left out, so you can skip what you cannot test.
- Red flag items: marked on the list. A Problem on one of them (odometer doubts, flood signs, frame damage, papers mismatch) shows in the red flag list whatever the score is.
- Clear all: wipes every mark and note. Nothing is saved on your device or sent anywhere.
Worked example
You mark 1 item OK and 3 Problem, one of them a damp smell under the carpet. The score is 25% OK, and “Flood signs” appears as a red flag. Even with a decent score, one red flag is a reason to walk away or get an expert opinion.
FAQs
Is a high score a green light? No. It only shows what you noticed. Pay a mechanic to inspect any vehicle you plan to buy, especially if there is a red flag.
Why are the red flags separate? Odometer tampering, flood damage, frame damage and mismatched papers can make a vehicle unsafe or hard to register, so they matter more than worn wipers.
Can I use it on a phone? Yes, it is built for it. Print works from a computer.
Not legal or buying advice.
Where the numbers come from
- General inspection points commonly given by consumer-advice and motoring bodies; written by fibub, not copied. It is not a mechanic's inspection and not legal advice. Check the official source for the papers, tax and roadworthiness rules where you live (checked 2026-11-10).
Standard scientific values, such as constants, atomic weights and melting points, are facts found in every textbook; we name where ours were checked. If you are an author or publisher and want a value, a credit or a table changed or removed, tell us and we will act quickly.
Last updated 2026-11-10.