
Pre-delivery inspection on all used vehicles
We sell hundreds of pre-owned and ex-demo vehicles each year. Every single one is given a rigorous pre-delivery inspection. So what's involved?
Buying with confidence
Some of the used vehicles we market are trade-ins from drivers upgrading; some are ex-demo vehicles; and some are those that we source from our database of 30,000+ quality used vehicles suitable for taxi work.
Each vehicle is given a thorough inspection. Here's what we cover:
Engine compartment
- Engine oil level
- Power steering fluid level
- Clutch and brake fluid level
- Hydrolic fuel level
- Coolant level
- Wiper/Wash level
- Battery and battery terminal connections
Vehicle equipement
- Lighting and turn signals
- Infotainment and navigation systems (check, set or reset functions)
- Hands-free system (check language)
- Windows (check operation)
- Sun-roof (check operation)
- Trailer hitch (check)
- Radio antena (install)
Underbody and exterior
- Engine, transmission and clutch system (check for leaks)
- Brake lines and hoses (visually check)
- Wheel locks (install)
- Wheel fastener (check, correct)
- Tyre pressures, inc. spare (check)
- Tool kit, tyre repair kit, warning triangle, first aid kit, reflective vests (check)
- Wheel trim cover (install)
Test drive
- Horn: check operation
- Optional equipment and accessories: check presence and functionality
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning: check function
- Instruments and displays: check
- Automatic cancelling of turn signal: check function
- Wipe/washer check function
- Engine and transmission: check performance, idle speed and gear selection
- Brake system (inc. parking brake) check function
- Park assist: check function
- Service interval display: reset
- Service and warranty booklet: fill in
- LPG and CNC sticker: apply to certificate
- Open field activities: check and perform
We'll help you find the perfect vehicle at the right price. Please call our team of advisers on 01525 717 695 with any questions.
NB: You get a copy of The Taxi Shop's Pre-delivery Inspection report