Used-car viewing checklist | Turner Brothers

Preview guide for technician review. This companion is not a valuation, provenance check, inspection report or guarantee of condition.

Do your homework

Check the official MOT history and note test dates, results and recorded mileage. Historical mileage is not a current reading.Make a note of advisories to ask about, along with evidence of any subsequent work.Ask what service history, invoices and other documents are available before travelling.Prepare questions about ownership, previous damage, outstanding finance and the seller’s description. This checklist does not verify those answers.

At the viewing

Compare the registration and vehicle identity with the documents provided. Record discrepancies as questions to resolve.Look at the vehicle in good light and note visible condition concerns without dismantling anything.Ask about warning lights, unusual noises, leaks or features that do not work as expected.If arranging a test drive, agree permission and appropriate insurance first. Do not drive if you are unsure it is safe or lawful.

Before deciding

Separate evidence you have seen from assurances you have only been given.Keep copies of the description and written answers to the questions that matter to you.Ask a suitably qualified professional about concerns you cannot assess yourself.Contact Turner Brothers about the £65 vehicle appraisal, and agree its exact scope and vehicle suitability before arranging it.

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Discuss the vehicle and your concerns with the team. The precise checks, eligibility and any written output must be agreed before the visit.

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