Used truck, van and tractor inspection
Book a verified mechanic to inspect a truck, van, bus, auto or tractor before you buy. Chassis, engine, brakes, springs, work equipment and permits, with photos.
A commercial vehicle earns money only while it runs. Cracked chassis rails, broken leaf springs, weak air brakes or a tired tipper can cost weeks off the road. A verified mechanic checks the vehicle, its permits and its work equipment before you pay.
What can go wrong
- Cracks or weld repairs on the chassis
- Broken leaf springs and worn suspension
- Brakes that do not build or hold pressure
- Worn tyres or mismatched retreads
- Permits, fitness or inspection papers out of date
How it works
Book in two minutes
Tell us what to check, the address and the date. Confirm your email with a 6-digit code.
A verified expert visits
A mechanic, engineer, inspector or surveyor near you calls, then checks every item on the list with you.
You get the report
A clear verdict, every issue with photos and notes, and what to ask the seller to fix before you sign.
The full checklist: 40 checks
The expert marks each check as OK, Issue or N/A, with notes and photos. Checks marked with a label only apply to that type.
Papers and permits
- Chassis and engine number match the papers
- Fitness certificate, permit and road taxIndiaRoad vehicles
- Registration, DOT number and last annual inspectionUSARoad vehicles
- Ownership papers match the seller
- No pending loan, lien or unpaid fines
- Service and repair history
- Odometer or hour meter looks genuine
Chassis and body
- Chassis rails: no cracks, bends or weld repairs
- Cab: dents, rust, door seals
- Cargo body or loading deck: floor, sides, hingesRoad vehicles
- Paint and signs of repair
- Windshield, windows and mirrorsRoad vehicles
- Rust underneath and on the frame
- Signs of past accidents
Engine and drivetrain
- Starts from cold, steady idleEngine
- No oil, coolant or fuel leaks
- No heavy exhaust smokeEngine
- Fluid levels: oil, coolant, brake and hydraulic
- Belts, hoses and air filterEngine
- Clutch and gearbox shift cleanlyEngine
- Axles and differential: no noise or leaks
- Turbo and intercooler: no oil, no whistleEngine
- Traction battery health and chargingElectric and hybrid
Brakes, tyres and suspension
- Brakes, including air brakes, build and hold pressure
- Parking brake holds when loaded
- Tyres: date, tread, cuts, no mismatched retreads
- Wheel nuts, rims and spare
- Leaf springs and shocks: no cracks or broken leavesRoad vehicles
- Steering play and power steering
Work equipment
- Tipper or hydraulic lift raises and holds
- Hitch, fifth wheel or tow coupling
- PTO and hydraulics workTractors
- Hour meter reading and wear matchTractors
- Implements and attachments included as promisedTractors
Cab, lights and drive test
- Headlights, indicators, brake and reverse lights
- Gauges and warning lights
- AC, heater and blowerRoad vehicles
- Seats, seat belts and horn
- GPS tracker, speed governor or tachograph, if requiredRoad vehicles
- Drive test: pulls straight, brakes well, no noises
Questions
Which vehicles do you check?
Trucks, vans, pickups, buses, auto-rickshaws, tippers, trailers and tractors.
Do you check the papers?
Yes. In India, the fitness certificate, permit and road tax. In the US, the registration, DOT number and last annual inspection.
Can you check the work equipment?
Yes. Tippers, hydraulics, hitches, PTO and attachments are on the checklist.
Check it before you sign for it
Available in India and the USA. We confirm the fee with you before the visit.
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