Sample report
Here's what you get after an inspection
Below is our report's real format, built from a composite example: the data and VIN are anonymised, and the findings are typical of cars that go through our inspections. This is the same report you get on inspection day.
Model
BMW 5-Series, 2019
VIN
WBA5A7C5XFD0••••
Mileage
94,000 km
Inspection location
Rustavi car market
Sample report
Body and paintwork
We go over every panel with a paint gauge. Factory paint sits in a narrow band of readings, and anything above it almost always means filler or a respray.
| Hood | 121 µm | |
| Fender | 115 µm | |
| Front door | 118 µm | |
| Rear door | 341 µm | |
| Rear fender | 296 µm | |
| Trunk lid | 109 µm |
In this example, the rear door and rear quarter panel are resprayed, a typical sign of side-impact repair the seller didn't disclose.
Electronics and engine
- Control unit scan
- 1 stored code: P0420 (catalytic converter), not active
- Airbags
- No faults, warning light clears normally
- Engine bay
- Minor oil seep at the valve cover
- Fluid levels
- Normal, no sign of a pre-sale coolant flush
Running gear and test drive
- Front sway bar links: play at the edge of tolerance, due for replacement soon
- Brake discs and pads: around 40% worn, not urgent
- Automatic transmission shifts cleanly, no noise under load
- A light knock from the right front over bumps, worth rechecking the strut at a shop
Verdict
Buy, but negotiate
The car is sound overall, but the respray on two panels and the upcoming strut work are solid grounds for a lower price. Estimated cost of the front strut work and rechecking the right side: around $350–450.
Recommended discount
$500–700
This is a composite example built to show the report's format, not a report on an actual deal. Real findings depend on the car we inspect.
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