Pre-purchase car inspection in Vilnius and Kaunas

A thorough visual inspection of the car's body is carried out. I assess the overall body condition, paint shade differences, scratches, dents, stone-chip damage, and the condition of body panels, lights, and other exterior parts.

A paint thickness gauge is used to check the paint coating – determining factory, cosmetic, or repeat painting, filled areas, and the extent of previous damage. I check for fitting and removal marks on the bonnet, wings, doors, and boot.

I inspect the sills, pillars, inner body parts, boot recess, rear panel, front body section, chassis rails, and other structural areas, looking for welding, deformation, structural repair, and other signs of previous accidents. I also check the headlights and their manufacturing dates.

Engine and engine bay

I assess the condition of the engine and the entire engine bay, checking for oil, coolant, and other fluid leaks.

I inspect problem areas typical of the specific engine: valve cover, injectors, turbo, thermostat, water pump, cooling system, hoses, and other components.

I assess engine performance, unusual noises, fluid condition, corrosion, and visible signs of repair or disassembly, as well as problem areas typical of the specific engine and model.

Suspension, underbody and brakes

I inspect the car's underbody and visible suspension components, checking for fluid leaks, corrosion, mechanical damage, and signs of previous repair.

I assess the condition of the shock absorbers, springs, protective boots, mounts, and other visible suspension parts.

I check the tyres and their wear, as well as the condition and remaining life of the brake discs and pads.

General diagnostics

Computer diagnostics are performed on all accessible control units of the car. Active, pending, and historical fault codes are checked, and real-time and stored data from the control units are analysed.

Engine parameters

I check actual engine performance parameters, fuel pressure, turbo pressure, injector corrections on diesel engines, fuel trims on petrol engines, and other data relevant to the specific engine.

Emission systems

DPF, EGR, and AdBlue system parameters are analysed, including their operating condition, recorded faults, and other available data.

Gearbox

Transmission performance parameters, clutch slippage, and other available adaptation data are checked. Depending on the gearbox type, operating and maximum recorded temperatures, usage counters, and other stored data are analysed.

Mileage

Mileage information is checked across different control units of the car. Stored data is compared, looking for signs of possible odometer tampering.

Service history

Where the car's control units store such information, service data, oil and brake pad replacement records, temperature history, tyre pressure system events, and other available operational information are checked.

Data analysis

Diagnostics isn't limited to reading fault codes. The actual and historical parameters obtained are analysed and compared against the manufacturer's specified values for that particular car's systems.

Interior, SRS and electronics

I assess the overall condition of the interior, its wear, and any possible mismatch with the car's declared mileage.

I check for damage to the seats, steering wheel, trim, headliner, and other interior parts, looking for signs of interior disassembly, odd or deployed airbags, safety curtains, and other indications of a previous accident.

I check the car's main comfort and electronic features; the exact scope depends on the vehicle's equipment level.

12 V battery, starter and alternator testView test and PDF report example+

As part of the full vehicle inspection, I also test the 12 V electrical system using Autel equipment.

• Battery – condition (SOH), state of charge (SOC), voltage and CCA.
• Starter – starting voltage and cranking time test.
• Alternator – charging voltage with and without load, voltage ripple.

✓ Test included in the full vehicle inspection price
✓ A PDF report is provided to the client after the test

Example PDF report
Battery, starter and alternator test results.
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The work photos and PDF report are examples from different vehicle tests.

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During the test drive, I assess how the car performs under real driving conditions.

I check engine and transmission performance, gear changes, clutch operation, acceleration, and braking. I assess the brakes, steering, and suspension, as well as vibrations, unusual noises, and how the car behaves in different driving modes.

Different driving and load conditions are used to help assess the condition of the transmission, clutch, flywheel, brakes, and steering system.

After the test drive, if needed, a repeat computer diagnostic check is performed to see whether any new fault codes or other deviations have appeared.

Conventional hybrids (HEV)

I assess the high-voltage battery of a conventional hybrid (HEV) using the vehicle’s diagnostic data under load: cell or module voltages, voltage differences and temperatures. I compare the readings with reference data for a new battery of this model and assess signs of degradation against manufacturer tolerances. I do not perform the Autel SOH Blitz Test with a PDF report for conventional HEVs.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and electric vehicles

For supported plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle models, I carry out a CARA-approved Autel SOH Blitz Test using licensed Autel equipment. You receive a PDF report on battery health with the test results. I confirm test availability for the specific model before the inspection.

A full car inspection costs 200 €. The additional SOH Blitz Test with a PDF report costs +50 €; the combined price is 250 €. This surcharge applies only to the SOH Blitz Test for PHEVs and electric vehicles, not to a conventional HEV battery diagnostic assessment.