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title: "General vehicle inspection checklist | Brinlo"
description: "Check common vehicle systems, mark each finding, and leave a clear note for the estimate. Built for independent general repair shops."
canonical: "https://usebrinlo.com/resources/inspection-checklist/"
language: "en"
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# General vehicle inspection checklist

Check common vehicle systems, mark each finding, and leave a clear note for the estimate. Built for independent general repair shops.

## Use this resource

1.  Use Pass, Attention, or Urgent for each item you inspect.
2.  Add measurements and notes instead of relying on status alone.
3.  Move recommended work to an estimate for customer review.

## Before you use it

This is a general shop checklist. It is not a state safety inspection, emissions inspection, or manufacturer procedure.

## Research behind the fields

The field set follows practical guidance from the [Federal Trade Commission](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0211-auto-repair-basics) and the [California Bureau of Automotive Repair](https://www.bar.ca.gov/wir). These sources help identify useful records. They do not make this resource compliant in every location.

## Keep the full repair together.

Brinlo keeps the estimate, approval, job status, inspection evidence, invoice, payments, and service history connected.

[See Brinlo’s digital vehicle inspection software](https://usebrinlo.com/features/inspections/)