Pre-purchase inspection sheet
A mechanic’s inspection costs $100–450 and checks what it is asked to check. This sheet tells it what this model year is known for: every system owners and the manufacturer have filed about, the service bulletins and recalls to ask the seller about, the trouble codes to scan for — as a tick-box checklist you print and hand over.
What is in it
Source: NHTSA’s public filesWhat to check
The systems this model year's owners report most, each with the reported symptoms and the mileage they showed up at.
What to ask
The manufacturer's bulletins and the recalls on the model year, so the seller can show the work was done.
What to scan for
The trouble codes named in this model year's filings, for the mechanic's scan tool.
Common questions
Source: WhichTrimWhat is on the inspection sheet?
For one model year: the systems owners and the manufacturer have filed about, with symptoms and mileage; the bulletins and recalls to ask about; the trouble codes to scan for; all as a printable checklist.
Is this a vehicle history report?
No. It covers the model year's documented problems, not one car's history. Use it alongside a history report and the mechanic's inspection.
Do I need an account?
No. One payment through Stripe, then print it or save it as a PDF.
What happens after I pay?
Stripe brings you back to your sheet’s page, where it is assembled for the model year. Print it there, or save it as a PDF.