Check more advanced

More checks you can make if you don't mind getting your hands dirty.


The checks below are a little more advanced and more in depth than the last page.

What to check under the bonnet.

1	Bonnet	Open and Close	Does the bonnet open and close without a problem?
2	Battery	Battery clamp	Is the battery secure?                      Is the battery carrier corroded ?
3	Suspension	Turrets	Is there any corrosion near suspension mountings ?
4	Oil	Oil leaks	Do you have any oil leaks?
5	Linkages	Throttle	Throttle cable condition. if frayed replace.
6	Brake	Brake fluid	Check fluid level and fixings for servo etc. brake pipes for corrosion.
7	Water	windscreen Washer	Check there is plenty of water in the resevoir. no water means washers don't work ( Fail)
8	Steering joints	Play	On some vehicles these can be inspected under bonnet other vehicles have to be checked from below.
9	Brake hoses	Rubber	Check for perrishing by bending the hose with your fingers. any cracks visible replace.
10	Fuel line	leaks	any fuel leak anywhere will fail your car Inspect all fuel line.
11	Rust	Holes and cracks	any rust that compromises the strength of the metal within 30cm of structural part needs to be repaired by a professional.
12	Rust	bodywork	any holes in the bodywork need to be repaired.
13	Exhaust	Fixings	Is the exhaust fixed correctly? are there any exhaust leaks under bonnet.

Wheels.	Exhaust	Fuel System
Inspect wheel rims for the following:	Failure if any defects listed below are found	Failure if any defects listed below are found
Securely attached to the vehicle No wheel nuts or studs missing. Damage Distortion cracks Distorted (bent) bead rim.	Part of the system missing or excessively deteriorated A mounting is missing or damaged so it does not support the system There is a major leak The system is excessively noisy The Evil Rust again	Fuel filler cap must fasten securely Any Problem which could cause fuel to leak out.   The seal in the cap must not be torn, deteriorated or missing