CARREPORT.IE — USED-CAR VIEWING CHECKLIST

BEFORE THE VIEWING
[ ] Save the advert and written claims.
[ ] Ask for the registration and current odometer reading, including the unit.
[ ] Confirm whether the seller is a business or a private individual.
[ ] Ask about finance, imports, damage and service records.
[ ] Arrange an independent inspection and allow enough time.

WITH THE VEHICLE
[ ] Match the registration and vehicle identifiers with the documents.
[ ] Check the seller’s connection to the vehicle.
[ ] Review service invoices and test documents in date order.
[ ] Compare mileage readings using the same units.
[ ] Check keys, equipment, warning lights and disclosed faults.

BEFORE PAYING
[ ] Read the history report’s coverage, countries, date and limitations.
[ ] Resolve finance, identity and recorded-damage alerts.
[ ] Review the independent inspection and likely repair costs.
[ ] Confirm insurance and total running costs.
[ ] Get deposit terms and specific seller promises in writing.

AT THE HANDOVER
[ ] Keep a receipt with vehicle details, price, date and seller details.
[ ] Record the odometer reading and its unit.
[ ] Collect the agreed keys, documents and accessories.
[ ] Complete the appropriate official ownership-transfer process.
[ ] Keep the advert, report, inspection and payment evidence together.

Notes:

Preparation tool only. Not a vehicle inspection or a guarantee.
https://carreport.ie/tools/buyer-checklist/