What exactly do I get?
Each purchase is one PDF file in US Letter size that prints cleanly in black and white. The Simple checklist is 4 pages and the 72-Point checklist is 7 pages. Nothing is mailed to you.
How do I get the file?
It is an instant digital download. After checkout you get a download link on the confirmation page and a copy by email from the store that processes your order. Save the PDF, then print as many copies as you need for your own use.
Which one should I buy?
If you do not know much about cars, start with the Simple checklist: 30 checks you can do with your eyes, nose, ears, hands and a phone flashlight. If you are comfortable around cars and want to write down measurements like tire tread depth and brake pad thickness, get the 72-Point checklist.
Does it work for any make and model?
Yes. The checks cover things every used car, truck and SUV has, whatever the make, model or year. If you are looking at a hybrid or electric car, a few items such as the engine oil and the exhaust will not apply, and the checklists do not test battery health.
Can I use it on my phone?
You can open the PDF on your phone to read through the points. It is made to be printed and used on a clipboard, because ticking boxes and writing notes by hand is quicker when you are walking around the car.
Will this replace a mechanic’s inspection?
No. These checklists help you look more carefully and ask better questions before you pay. They are not a substitute for a professional pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, and they cannot guarantee what you will or will not find. Both checklists say when it is smart to pay for one.
What is the refund policy?
These are instant digital downloads, so refunds follow the policy of the store that processes your order, which you can read before you buy. If a file will not open or download, use the request form at AskCarFix.com and we will help.
What are the companion booklets?
Each checklist has an optional companion booklet, sold separately or in one cart with its checklist. The 72-Point booklet (28 pages, $9.99) explains all 72 points: what to do, why it matters, what good and bad look like, and a pro tip. The Simple booklet (17 pages, $6.99) explains all 30 checks in plain words, with a “when to walk away or get a mechanic” box for each check and a glossary of car terms.
Is sales tax added?
Prices are in US dollars. Depending on where you live, the checkout may add sales tax or VAT to the price shown here.
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