What We Inspect

Auto Critic technicians inspect, test or examine every major system of your vehicle, including:

Vehicle Exterior

4-way flashers*
marker lights*
marker lenses*
inspection sticker
windshield
side windows
vent windows
mirrors
tail light lenses*
headlights*
fog lights*
tail lights*
brake lights*
backup lights
parking lights*
turn signals*
license lights
wheel covers
gas cap
antenna
spare tire/jack/handle
lug wrench
lock nut socket (wheel guard)
windshield washer
power top
sun roof
wiper blades

Vehicle Under Hood

leaks
steering gear
engine
engine ID decals
spark plug wires
belts
air filter
radiator/cap
radiator hoses
coolant/antifreeze
water pump
overflow bottle
dip stick(s)
oil level
oil condition
brake fluid*
power steering pump
power steering hoses
power steering fluid*
transmission fluid condition
transmission fluid level
master cylinder*
W S washer bottle
A C hoses
A C compressor
fan electric/clutch
battery
battery cables*
charging system
timing belt/chain interval
abnormal sounds

Paint & Body

door alignment
trunk alignment
hood alignment
surface review

Vehicle Interior

shifter
seats
seat belts
neutral safety switch*
emergency brake*
hood release
trunk/fuel door releases
door locks (child)
window/door handles
dome lights
courtesy lights (door)
mirror power/controls
vanity mirrors/lights
window power switches
wiper operation/wiper motor
A C/heater controls
fan switch
instruments
radio/C D player
horn*
owners manual

Test Drive Performance

engine
transmission
acceleration
steering
alignment
brakes
cruise control
clutch
4-wheel drive
transfer case shift
air conditioning

Vehicle Undercarriage

wheel lugs*
wheel cylinders*
sway bar(s)
control arms
tie rod ends
“A” frame bushings
pitman/idler arm
center link
ball joints
brake hoses & lines*
axle seals
wheel bearings
C V boots
C V joints
engine seals
rear main seal
pinion seal
differential cover/trans gasket
engine mounts
transmission mounts
muffler
exhaust pipe
struts
shocks
calipers*
rotors*
pads*
drums*
shoes*
tires