Sample vehicle inspection report
Sample Car Inspection Report
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A six-page report on a 2021 Toyota RAV4 GXL, rated a good deal: four findings from 32 checks, and $1,300 off the asking price. Scroll through the pages, or download the PDF.
Page 1: The deal rating, asking price and suggested offer
Page 2: PPSR, recalls and the case for and against the car
Page 3: What the inspection found
Page 4: How the asking price became the suggested offer
Page 5: The read, and what to do next
Page 6: Every check and its answer
Sample report: the inspection reference, odometer reading and QR code have been changed, and the picture is a generic image of the model. It says nothing about the RAV4 as a model, or about any car for sale. Shufti is not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota; Toyota and RAV4 are trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation.
What's in the Report
It's written to be used at the negotiation: what you found, what it might cost to fix, and what to offer because of it.
- Deal Rating
- A verdict from Walk Away to Excellent, with the reason in a sentence, beside the asking price, the suggested offer and the gap between them.
- Register and Recalls
- The PPSR result and any recalls on the government register, ahead of everything else. There's no PPSR result in this sample because no VIN was entered, which is why the panel asks for one.
- In Its Favour, and Against It
- The case for and against the car in a few lines, from the listing and from what you found.
- What the Inspection Found
- Each finding with its likelihood and a repair cost estimate, safety-critical items first, so cosmetic wear can't bury a serious fault.
- The Numbers
- Every point that moved the price, step by step, including each move in the negotiation, so you can show how you reached your offer.
- The Read, and What to Do
- A plain-English summary and the next steps to take before you pay.
- Every Check
- Each check built for the car, with the answer given, by area: exterior, underbody, under the bonnet, interior, test drive and documents.
Start With a Free Inspection Guide
Looking at a car? You don't have to pay anything to start. Shufti's free guide takes you through the checks at the car, and you can upgrade when you find one worth buying.
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Download Shufti
It's free on iPhone and Android.
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Pick the Car's Make and Model
You'll get a free General inspection guide for that model, or for that type of car.
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Work Through It at the Car
It takes you through the checks that matter, one at a time, on your phone.
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Upgrade When You're Serious
A Tailored check builds the inspection around that exact car and gives you a report like this one. $24.99, with PPSR and recalls included.
Questions Answered
What is a car inspection report?
A written record of a used car's condition on the day it was checked: what was looked at, what's worn or faulty, how serious each item is and what it might cost to fix. A vehicle inspection report is the same thing under another name.
Is the inspection guide in the app free?
Yes. Pick the car's make and model in Shufti and the General inspection guide takes you through the checks that matter for that model, on your phone. There's a guide for popular models, and one for every type of car.
How do I get a report like this on my car?
With a Tailored check in the Shufti app: paste the listing link, work through the checks at the car, and the report is ready when you finish. It costs $24.99, or $49.99 for three, with PPSR and recall checks included. The free guide doesn't include a report.
Who does the inspection in a Shufti report?
You do. Shufti takes you through the checks at the car and writes up what you find, from your answers, photos and audio. It's a buyer's own inspection, not a mechanical inspection or a roadworthy certificate.
Are the repair costs quotes?
No. They're estimates based on typical Australian repair costs for that make, model and year, given as a range. Use them to work out your offer and to make your case to the seller.
Can I share the report?
Yes. Send a link or QR code to anyone helping with the purchase, or share the report as a PDF. You choose who gets access, and you can change or remove it at any time.
What's been changed in this sample?
The inspection reference, the odometer reading and the QR code, and the picture is a generic image of the model. It says nothing about the RAV4 as a model, or about any car for sale.
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