Pre-delivery inspection

Inspection Check-up

Delivering Reassurance & Cleanliness!

Inspecting up to 174 categories in Japan!

Legal Inspection

56 items

24 months/ 12 months inspection

Quality Inspection

82 items

Checking some parts which are not covered by legal inspection carefully!

Ex/Interior Cleaning

12 items

Cleaning the exterior, tyre/wheel, engine room, interior, etc.
We will deliver cleaned vehicles.

Parts Replacement

Max 24 items

If necessary, we will replace parts such as engine oil, brake pads, etc.

Vehicle pre-delivery quality inspection

Table of items inspected and standards for component replacement

Standard equipment

Air conditioner
1 Does the air flow switch work normally? (Is the blower motor or filter clogged?)
2 Does the air outlet selector switch work normally? (Is it broken or damaged?)
3 Does the thermostat (cooling/heating) work normally?
4 Are there any problems with the control panel display?
5 Are there any abnormal noises during operation?
Power windows
6 Does each window go up smoothly?
7 Does any window catch on its rubber seal or window run channels. Are there any cuts or damage to these?
8 Are there any abnormal noises during operation?
9 Do any of the windows have scratches or damage to the glass?
10 Do each of the door switches work normally?
GPS
11 Are there any problems with the monitor display?
12 Can the system read map ROMs normally?
13 Is there any deviation in the vehicle's position?
14 Can TV used in NZ?
15 Do each of the antennas (GPS, VICS, TV, etc.) work normally?
16 Have the previous owner's logs and records been reset or deleted?
17 Do the rear, front and / or side camera work normally?
Audio system
18 Can each medium (CD, MD, cassette tape, etc.) play back normally?
19 Are there any problems with the control panel display or operation?
20 Does sound come from each speaker normally?
21 Are there any problems with the remote control operation?
Various types of media changers
22 Can each medium (CD, MD, etc.) play back normally?
23 Is the magazine damaged or missing?
Sub Woofer and additional speakers
24 Do the woofers and additional speakers work normally?
Electric door mirrors
25 Does electric mirrors fold-in function work normally?
26 Does electric mirrors angle adjustment function work normally?
27 Are there any abnormal noises during operation?
Gauges
28 Do the needles of each gauge (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, etc.) work normally?
29 Do all the backlights for each meter work normally?
30 Do the digital LED displays work normally?
31 Do all warning and check lights work normally?
Sunroof
32 Does the sunroof open and close smoothly?
33 Does it catch on the rubber seal or window run channel?
34 Are there any abnormal noises during operation?

Interior equipment

Seats
35 Do reclining, height and other adjustments work normally?
36 Can the 2nd and 3rd row seats be manually operated normally (folded away or adjusted)?
37 Are there any abnormal noises when in use?
38 For power seats, does each adjustment switch (for adjustment of seat heat, position, etc.) work normally?
Seat heaters
39 Do each of the switches work normally?
Illumination
40 For each position of the transmission, do the shift indicator lights work normally?
41 When the headlights are ON do the backlights on the clock and all switches turn ON?
Car interior lights
42 When a door is opened, do the interior lights and curtain lights work normally?
43 When a door is opened, does the door "not closed" warning work normally?
Cigarette lighter
44 Is there electrical power to the lighter? Does the lighter work? (Some cars may require the ignition switch to be ON for this to happen.)
Cup holders
45 Do the cup holders and ashtrays open and close normally?
Glovebox
46 Do the glovebox and other storage compartments open and close normally? 
Automatic curtains
47 Do the automatic curtains work normally?
Rearview mirror
48 Are there any distortions, cracks or breaks in the interior mirrors.
Headrests
49 Are the headrests missing?

Exterior equipment

Door locks
50 Do the locks on each door work normally? (Including the lock on the  trunk or rear door, etc.)
51 Do all the switches or handles on each door work properly?
52 Does the smart key(s) work normally? (Are batteries .at?)
53 Do the key cylinders on each door work normally? (Including the lock on the tailgate, etc.)
54 Are there any abnormal noises during operation?
55 Do the rear seat child locks work normally?
56 Can each door be normally opened and closed from the inside?
57 Does the fuel cap lock work normally? (May be linked to the door lock on some vehicles.)
Door equipment
58 Do each of the doors open and close normally?
59 Do the easy and / or auto closers work normally?
60 Does the trunk, rear door, hood, etc. open and close normally?
Headlights
61 Are there any cracks, splits, water leaks or fogging in the lights? (Do the lights work normally?)
Taillights
62 Are there any cracks, splits, water leaks or fogging in the lights? (Do the lights work normally?)
Front windscreen glass
63 Are there any cracks, splits or chips?
Driver's seat / passenger seat window glass
64 Has film or other processing been applied to the glass?
Non-standard modi.cations
65 Check that any modifications are not different to those recorded in the vehicle inspection certificate.
Vehicle width projections
66 Do the tyres or wheels, protude from the body line of the vehicle?

Other equipment

Vehicle equipment
67 Are there any parts or attachments missing, that were originaly part of the car when the car was bought new?

Options

Engine starter motor
68 Does the engine starter motor work normally? (Including remote control operation). 
Security systems
69 Do the antitheft devices work normally? (Including remote control operation).
Immobilizer
70 Can any key be used to start the vehicle, including the spare key?
Turbocharger timer
71 Does the turbocharger timer work normally?
Additional gauges
72 Do any additional gauges work properly (oil pressure, water temperature, boost level, etc.)?
Roof rack
73 Are the keys to the roof rack, etc. missing? Does the roof rack work normally? 
Wheels
74 Is the wheel lock nut adapter missing?

Test drive inspection

Gauge operation
75 Do the needles of each gauge (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, etc.) work normally?
Running condition
76 Does the vehicle accelerate normally?
77 Does the automatic transmission shift work normally? (Automatic transmission vehicles).
78 Is the clutch engagement and play normal? (manual transmission vehicles).
Steering
79 Is there any play in the steering wheel when driving?
80 Is the centering position of the steering wheel normal? Is the straightness of the steering wheel normal?
Abnormal noise while driving
81 When driving, is there any extreme abnormal noise or vibration?

Ordinary consumable parts

Engine oil
1 Change *1
Engine oil filter
2 Change *2
Brake fluid
3 Replaced at time of vehicle inspection (replace if there is no record of replacement within 2 years at the time of the 12-month inspection).
Wiper blade replacement or blade holder change
4 Replace blades if the wiper rubber is cut, cracked, or if the wiping action is uneven, replace blade holders if they are bent or rusted.
Transmission oil
5 Replace if the oil is dirty or the manufacturer's standard limit between changes has been exceeded.
Differential oil
6 Replace if the oil is dirty or the manufacturer's standard limit between changes has been exceeded.
LLC cooling fluid
7 Replace if the fluid is dirty or the manufacturer's standard limit between changes has been exceeded.  
Washer fluid
8 Add if necessary.
Air conditioning gas
9 Add if necessary.
Spark plugs
10 Replace if the manufacturer's standard time limit between changes has been exceeded.
Air filter
11 Replace if the filter is dirty or the manufacturer's standard limit between changes has been exceeded.  
Fan belt
12 Replace if cracked (As a guide, a crack indicates that the belt will need to be replaced within 6 months).  
Air conditioner drive belt
13 Replace if cracked (As a guide, a crack indicates that the belt will need to be replaced within 6 months). 
Alternator drive belt
14 Replace if cracked (As a guide, a crack indicates that the belt will need to be replaced within 6 months). 
Power-steering belt
15 Replace if cracked (As a guide, a crack indicates that the belt will need to be replaced within 6 months). 
Timing belt
16 Replace if the vehicle has traveled over 100,000 km or the manufacturer's standard time limit between changes has been exceeded.
Front brake pads
17 Replace if the remaining thickness is 3.0 mm or less (if the pads have a limit mark, then replace the pads if the remaining thickness from the mark is 3.0 mm or less).&n
Rear brake pads
18 Replace if the remaining thickness is 3.0 mm or less (if the pads have a limit mark, then replace the pads if the remaining thickness from the mark is 3.0 mm or less).
Rear brake shoes
19 Replace if the remaining thickness is 1.5 mm or less.
Fuel filter
20 Replace if the manufacturer's standard time limit between changes has been exceeded.
Battery
21 Replace or recharge if the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte is 1.19 or less (for MF (Maintenance Free) batteries, this indicates that the battery will need to be replaced within 6 months).
Air conditioner air filter
22 Replace if the air flow is poor or the filter is clogged or the manufacturer's standard limit between changes has been exceeded.
Tyres
23 Replace if the tread depth is equal to or less than the legal minimum. Rotate and balance the wheels if necessary (the minimum remaining tread depth in Japanese law is 1.6 mm)
Other
24 As a rule, if the manufacturer designates any other parts as needing to be replaced within 6 months, then replace these parts if you consider that they need to be replaced.

*1: Not replaced if less than 6 months old or the vehicle has traveled no more than 1,000 km.
*2: Not replaced if less than 12 months old or the vehicle has traveled no more than 3,000km.