Used Car Viewing Checklist Ireland: Free & Printable

Your ticks and notes stay on this page in memory. They are not sent to us or saved when you close or reload the page.

01 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.

02 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.

03 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.

04 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.

This is a preparation tool, not a professional inspection or a guarantee. If something important remains unclear, resolve it before committing.

Your used-car
viewing checklist.

01 Before the viewing

02 With the vehicle

03 Before paying

04 At the handover

Ready to check your next car?

Your used-carviewing checklist.

01 Before the viewing

02 With the vehicle

03 Before paying

04 At the handover

Ready to check your next car?

Your used-car
viewing checklist.