Prepare For Sale

Inspection Guidelines

Listed below are the items that need to be inspected in each category.

All mechanical components and systems listed on the J.D. Power® Edge Certified Pre-Owned Program vehicle inspection check sheet must be operational.
Any abnormal noises must be corrected.
Any indication of engine sludge disqualifies the vehicle from certification.
A road test must be performed to ensure there are no drivability problems.
Tires must have even wear and at least 3/32” tread depth remaining.
Brakes must have at least 25% lining remaining.
After the inspection process is complete and the vehicle has passed, the Service Department should place the J.D. Power® Edge Certified Pre-Owned* Program decal in the bottom left-hand side of the front windshield, to acknowledge that the process is complete.
The vehicle must have the interior and exterior detailed.

Any water leaks should be corrected.
The paint surface should be free of swirl marks.
Light scratches not through the clear coat should be removed during the buffing process.
Wheels should be clean and free of brake dust.
Tires should be clean and dressed. Be careful not to have excessive dressing on tires, as this will stain the paint of the vehicle.
The engine compartment should be thoroughly cleaned.
Trunk, including storage compartments, should be clean and free of debris with no evidence of stains.
Spare tire should be present and clean, but not dressed. Spare tire compartment should be clean and all tools clean, properly stored and in proper working order.
Interior seats, carpets, floor mats, glove box, console and package tray should be clean and free of debris.
Seats, carpets, floor mats and headliner should be free of all stains.
Crevices around the dash, glove box, console and between the seats should be clean and free of any debris.
Dash and vents should be thoroughly cleaned.
Ashtrays and lighters should be thoroughly cleaned.
All doorjambs should be clean.
Interior should have a neutral smell, free of all odors including heavy “perfume” smells that are used to mask odors.
Interior glass should be clean with no evidence of hazing or streaks.
Any unnecessary decals should be removed from the windows.