RAC Inspection - giving you peace of mind An RAC Inspection is a comprehensive visual check of a used car's condition by a qualified and experienced RAC Engineer. Once the RAC engineer has examined the vehicle, he compiles a detailed report, which includes any faults he may have discovered. By visually checking everything from the bodywork to the jacking points and physically checking everything from seatbelts to the clutch, he can identify any problems and even potential problems. He can even spot problems that have been repaired, but not necessarily to the standard they should have been. He will also put the car through a road test. RAC engineers know what's what in a car. They know what's safe and what isn't. If they spot faults which makes the car less than roadworthy, they not only include them in their report, they point them out to the dealer for urgent attention. So check the RAC Inspected report for the truth about your next used car giving you complete peace of mind. A used car's simply not complete without it - this is what we check so you don't have to.      Bodywork Damage, panel alignment, paint defects (excludes minor damage, routine wear and tear). Condition, operation of door catches, hinges, window regulators.      Engine Mountings for security, Visual evidence of lubricant loss. Power unit for undue noise. Excessive exhaust smoke.      Interior/Trim Operation of seat belts. Abnormal damage, wear and tear.      Cooling System Radiator, water pump, hoses, external coolant loss, Coolant level. Water pump for undue noise.      Driveshafts Universal joints and/or constant velocity joints.      Brakes Pipes and flexible hoses: external damage, corrosion, visible evidence of hydraulic fluid loss.      Suspension Inspection of mountings and body fixings. Examine struts/shock absorbers for leaks. Coil/leaf springs/torsion bars for weakness, damage or breakage.      Clutch Check for slip, drag, judder. Release mechanism for operation and undue noise.      Gearbox Transmission mountings, external linkage, visual evidence of lubricant loss.      Electrical Operation of lights, windscreen wipers, instruments, heater blower, courtesy lights, radio/cassette player, accessories. Battery: cracks, damage, corrosion. Ignition leads, coil, distributor security.      Wheels/Tyres/Windscreen Visual evidence of damage to wheels and tyres. Check for cracks and chips to the windscreen and other glass.      Security Operation of doors, steering column locks.      Steering Mechanism, tie bars, track rods and joints.      Underbody Excessive external corrosion, damage. Exhaust system, damage to mountings, excessive corrosion, leakage. Body jacking points; external damage corrosion.