138-Point Vehicle Inspection Process

Welcome to Tom Masano Auto Group. Our family-owned business has been existing for over 75-years.

Offering constant, innovative, reliable, transparent and expert sales & service for everything automotive in-person and online.

Here at Tom Masano Auto Group, we take vehicle inspections seriously: with an experienced and thorough approach.

By implementing an in-depth certification inspection list, our automotive experts in Reading, PA ensure that all new and used cars for sale pass our rigorous vehicle inspection process.

Learn more about our automotive checklist process below.

• Passed
• Repaired
• Replaced
• N/A

Depending on the vehicle’s condition, our experts will mark it accordingly and implement the right automotive processes. Download our vehicle inspection or reconditioning checklist for greater insight.

1. Service recall check (OASIS) 2. Our car experts will determine whether or not there is a vehicle recall 3. We ensure that a vehicle’s engine starts and remains idle 4. Our experts inspect the remote start system and operation 5. Is the transmission auto or manual? 6. Is the vehicle steering normally? 7. Vehicle body and suspension (does it squeak and rattle?) 8. Do the struts and shocks operate effectively? 9. Do the ABS and brakes operate accordingly? 10. Cruise control check 11. Do the vehicle gauges operate correctly? 12. Assess Driver Select: Memory profile systems 13. Is abnormal wind noise present?

14. Is hail, flood and fire damage present? 15. Automatic/manual release check 16. Power liftgate check 17. Are the running boards deployable? 18. Our experts provide a full-on glass inspection (windshield, side and rear windows) 19. Wiper blade replacement; if needed 20. Exterior lights check

21. Ensure airbags are safe and in place 22. Check safety belts

23. Radio check (audio and alarm systems) a. Input Serial #: SiriusXM satellite radio 24. Alarm and theft system check 25. Vehicle navigation system check

26. Heating, ventilation and air system check 27. Defog and defrost assessment

28. Tilt and telescoping steering column inspection 29. Steering column lock check 30. Steering wheel controls and horn check 31. Instrument panel, warning chimes, clock and warning lights check 32. Assess wipers and washers 33. Dome and map lights working? 34. Are sideview mirrors + auto dimming rearview mirrors functioning? 35. BLIS (Blind Spot Info System) check 36. Rearview camera check 37. SYNC Bluetooth System 38. Active Park Assist check? (if present) 39. Rear entertainment system check (if present) 40. Assesss lighter and power outlets 41. Vehicle ashtrays 42. Center armrest, glove box and vehicle console 43. Vanity mirrors and light + sun visors 44. Garage door opener: Universal transmitter 45. Adjustable pedals (if present) 46. Odor-free interior? 47. Head restraint adjustment + seats 48. Folding seats? 49. Cooled + heated seats working?

50. Sunroof, moonroof, convertible top check (if present)

51. Release mechanisms + door handles working properly? 52. Push to start + remote entry system check 53. Vehicle door locks 54. Child safety locks

55. Window control check 56. Fuel-filler door release + remote decklid 57. Toolkit + vehicle jack present? 58. Inspection: spare tire size + type and sidewall + tread depth + air pressure + tire inflator kit (if available) 59. Inspect emergency trunk lid release

60. Perform self-test for CMDTCs

61. Check engine oil, filter change and chassis lube 62. Coolant 63. Brake fluid 64. Assess automatic transaxle + transmission fluid 65. Transfer case fluid (if present) 66. Drive axle fluid 67. Power steering fluid 68. Manual transaxle/transmission hydraulic clutch fluid 69. Washer fluid

70. Fluid leak hose + lines and fittings check 71. Vehicle belt check 72. Inspect vehicle wiring 73. Check housing for oil in air cleaning 74. Assess whether water, sludge or engine coolant is present in oil 77. Check oil pressure 78. Test: relative cylinder compression + power balance readings (if needed) 79. Vehicle timing belt assessment 80. Are engine mounts intact? 81. Turbocharger air cooler inspection

82. Radiator check 83. Pressure test: radiator + cap 84. Check cooling fans + clutches + motors 85. Water pump check 86. Coolant recovery tank 87. Cabin air filter

88. Fuel pump: normal noise? 89. Fuel pump pressure check 90. Fuel filter 91. Engine air filter check

92. Starter operation check 93. Ignition System check 94. Battery check 95. Assess alternator output 96. Inspect diesel glow plug system

97. Hybrid cooling system inspection 98. Assess switchable powertrain mount 99. EV entertainment and information display check 100. Cargo vehicle management system 101. Thermal system (high voltage) check 102. Service disconnect (high voltage) check 103. Charge EV components: test 1 104. Charge EV components: test 2 105. Check cell variations 106. DCDC check 107. EV instrument cluster (Lifetime summary and Trips reset) 108. Electric vehicle drive modes check 109. Heating system modes: PHEV 110. Heating system modes: BEV

111. Is vehicle frame damage present? 112. Check fuel supply system

113. Exhaust system condition check 114. Control test: emissions 115. Auto transmission + transaxle + universal joints + CV joints and boots check 116. Manual transmission + transaxle + differential + universal joints + CV joints and boots check 117. 4×4 hub operation and transfer case check 118. Check transmission mounts and ensure: NOT cracked, soaked with oil or broken 119. Check differential + drive axle

120. Do the tires and wheel sizes match and fit correctly? 121. Check tire tread depth 122. Normal tire wear and tear assessment 123. Check tire pressure 124. Inspect tire pressure monitoring system 125. Wheels, wheel cover + center caps check 126. Check rack and pinion + linkage and boots 127. Assess control arms, bushings + ball joints 128. Tie-rods and idler arm check 129. Sway bars, link + bushings check

130. Calipers and wheel cylinders check 131. Assess brake pads + shoes 132. Rotors and drums check 133. Inspect brake lines, hoses and fittings 134. Parking brake inspection 135. Master cylinder and booster check

136. Is the owner’s manual present? 137. Are the vehicle keys and remote controls in working condition? 138. Is the fuel tank/level full?

During this process, our certified, licensed and experienced car experts at Tom Masano Auto Group inspect, clean and repair vehicles for optimal safety, shape and efficiency.

• All services & spare tires in trunk
• Clean doors, carpets, rear windows /seats
• Sun Visors and headliners
• Inspect door switches, moldings/trims
• Dashboard, vents and instrument panels
• Center console + glove compartment
• Front, rear, all sides/ sunroof windows
• Side view rear and all sides – mirrors
• Remove decals
• Clean/vacuum lines on carpets/mats

• Clean and buff out painted surfaces (clean interior gas cap door)
• Clean & polish all chrome surfaces (bumpers, grill & vehicle trim)
• Cleaning of door jambs + seals brushed
• Clean and dress tires
• Polish and clean wheels
• Clean wheel wells/painted
• Windows and mirrors
• Cleaning of all plastic/rubber trim and mud flaps
• Clean windshield grill and wipers
• Decal removal
• *Special instructions and extra notes added