Free Vehicle Inspection Checklist Template

1. Inspection Overview

Inspection Type (select or describe): Pre-rental / Pre-lease

Inspection Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Inspection Time: [HH:MM]

Inspection Location: [Location]

Inspector Name: [Inspector Name]

2. Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Type: Sedan

Make: [Make]

Model: [Model]

Year: [Year]

License Plate Number and Jurisdiction: [Plate and State/Province]

Odometer Reading: [Miles or Kilometers]

4. Exterior Condition

For each item, mark: ☐ OK ☐ Minor Damage ☐ Major Damage ☐ Not Applicable

Front Bumper: OK

Rear Bumper: OK

Front Left Fender: OK

Front Right Fender: OK

Rear Left Quarter Panel: OK

Rear Right Quarter Panel: OK

Driver Door: OK

Front Passenger Door: OK

Rear Left Door (if any): OK

Rear Right Door (if any): OK

Hood: OK

Roof: OK

Trunk / Tailgate: OK

Side Mirrors: OK

Door Handles and Trim: OK

5. Glass and Lights

Windshield (chips / cracks): OK

Rear Window: OK

Side Windows: OK

Headlights: OK

Tail Lights / Brake Lights: OK

Turn Signals / Hazard Lights: OK

Reverse Lights: OK

Fog Lights (if any): OK

6. Tires and Wheels

Front Left Tire: [Tread / Condition]

Front Right Tire: [Tread / Condition]

Rear Left Tire: [Tread / Condition]

Rear Right Tire: [Tread / Condition]

Wheels / Rims (curb rash, damage): OK

Tire Pressure Checked: ☐ Yes

7. Interior Condition

Seats – Driver: OK

Seats – Front Passenger: OK

Rear Seats / Third Row: OK

Seat Belts (all positions): OK

Dashboard and Controls: OK

Steering Wheel: OK

Headliner (ceiling): OK

Carpets and Floor Mats: OK

Door Panels: OK

Trunk / Cargo Area: OK

Interior Cleanliness: Clean

Odors (smoke, pets, other): None

8. Controls, Instruments, and Electronics

Ignition / Start System: OK

Instrument Cluster / Warning Lights: OK

Horn: OK

Wipers / Washer: OK

Air Conditioning: OK

Heating / Defrost: OK

Power Windows: OK

Power Locks: OK

Radio / Audio / Infotainment: OK

Navigation System (if any): OK

Backup Camera / Parking Sensors (if any): OK

9. Basic Mechanical Checks (Visual / Functional Only)

Engine Starts Normally: ☐ Yes

Engine Idle Sound (unusual noises): OK

Transmission Operation (basic check): OK

Brakes (pedal feel, noise on light test): OK

Steering (play, pulling, unusual feel): OK

Suspension (no obvious noises on bumps): OK

Fluid Leaks Visible Under Vehicle: ☐ None

10. Accessories and Documents

Owner's Manual Present: ☐ Yes

Registration Document Present: ☐ Yes

Insurance Card Present (if applicable): ☐ Yes

Spare Key: ☐ Yes

Tools / Jack: ☐ Yes

Emergency Kit / Triangle / First Aid: ☐ Yes

12. Summary and Comments

Overall Exterior Condition: Good

Overall Interior Condition: Good