{"id":1724,"date":"2010-03-08T14:50:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-08T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jameshatton.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2021-11-24T03:29:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T03:29:57","slug":"vehicle-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jameshatton.co.uk\/blog\/2010\/03\/08\/vehicle-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A company I worked for had abdicated responsibility to maintain their fleet of cars by making individuals perform car checks when using a ‘pool car’. Nobody knew what they were looking for so I made this checklist<\/a> to help everyone out. Somebody may find this useful and at the end of the day, being in a safe car could not only prevent injury or save your life but could save lives of other road users\/pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/td>(tick or
cross)<\/td>		Comments<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTING SAFETY CHECKS<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Indicators<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Hazard Warning<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Front and Rear Sidelights<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Dipped and Main Beam<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Rear Brake<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Number Plate<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Fog<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reversing<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Condition of Lenses\/Reflectors<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
TYRE SAFETY CHECKS<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Inflated to vehicle Guidelines<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Minimum tread of 2mm\/tyre (20p coin rim test)<\/em><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
No splits, bulges, or sharp objects penetrating tyre<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
FLUID LEVEL CHECKS<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Oil Level<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Coolant Level<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Brake Fluid Level<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Washer Fluid Level<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Antifreeze<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
ADDITIONAL SAFETY CHECKS<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Glass windscreen free from cracks\/chips affecting vision<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Windows and mirrors suitable and clear condition<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
No warning lights on dashboard activated<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Brakes including Hand Brake working correctly<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Steering working correctly with no excessive \u2018free play\u2019<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Seat belts not visually damaged <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Demisters working<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Wipers and washers working correctly<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Horn working <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Any \u2018load\u2019 secured safely<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Contents Check<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Emergency clothing e.g. fleece, hi-vis<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
First aid kit<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Torch, charger<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Spare wheel present and inflated<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Car jack<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Vehicle manual<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Spare screen wash<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Top up oil<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Top up fuel<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Condition Report<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
No exterior damage to paintwork and body work<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
No interior damage (e.g. tears to upholstery)<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Vehicle generally clean and tidy<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Corrective action needed\/taken by whom and when:



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