Yes/OK | No | Data (please provide details) | Topic |
| | | General |
O | O | _____ | Model year |
O | O | _____ | Country |
O | O | _____ | Who sells the car? Official AM dealer (other dealer / private)? |
O | O | _____ | Number of pre owners |
O | O | _____ | Talk to preowner possible? |
O | O | _____ | EU certified lights (E-mark) |
O | O | _____ | Leuchtweitenregulierung (main lights beam distance control) |
| | | Documentation |
O | O | _____ | Owner's manual / maintenance manual language |
O | O | _____ | VIN / e.number ex* (in Owners Manual) |
O | O | _____ | VIN (under lower edge of windscreen) I I XI |
O | O | _____ | VIN (front of engine bay) I I XI |
O | O | _____ | VIN (stamped on the floorplan in the RH footwell) I I XI |
O | O | _____ | Gearbox number (LH side) Workshop Manual I I XII |
O | O | _____ | Engine number (LH side) Workshop Manual I I XII |
O | O | _____ | FAMSH |
O | O | _____ | HPI Check (TÜV) |
O | O | _____ | Aston Martin Warranty on the car? |
O | O | _____ | Aston Martin (Extended) Warranty on the car? |
O | O | _____ | 140 points check + inspection + extended warranty OK? |
O | O | _____ | 1yr dealer warranty on the car? (Private seller isn't liable for warranty) |
| | | Exterior |
O | O | _____ | Scratch marks |
O | O | _____ | Scratch protectors at rear arches |
O | O | _____ | Scratch protectors front |
O | O | _____ | Swirls |
O | O | _____ | front grille immaculate? |
O | O | _____ | underbody protection status |
O | O | _____ | wheel housings |
O | O | _____ | Rust (corrosion) around the door handles, trailing and leading edge of the rear arches, around the seam of the rear window basically anywhere you see a slight bubbling get that dealt with as part of the deal. Check for stone chips on the sills especially in front of the rear arches. |
O | O | _____ | parking sensors front |
O | O | _____ | parking sensors rear |
O | O | _____ | LED for door handles (07+) |
O | O | _____ | rear lights: LED or bulbs |
O | O | _____ | lights: all working? includes interior, rear interior, footwell, dashboard, centre console and license plate lights, door handles, brake, fog, and reverse |
O | O | _____ | condition of fuel tank inlet and flap |
| | | Check suspension, brakes and tyres |
O | O | _____ | brakes (disks, calipers) |
O | O | _____ | Tyre tread |
O | O | _____ | Tyre brand, type (check against owners manual 13.6), age |
O | O | _____ | Check the date stamp of the emergency tyre inflation fluid, it does expire, I had mine changed. |
O | O | _____ | winter tires |
O | O | _____ | condition of alloy rims (outside and inside) |
O | O | _____ | condition of tires |
O | O | _____ | brakes / disks: worn out? squeaks? |
O | O | _____ | brake pads condition >= 5mm of friction material? |
O | O | _____ | shock absorbers oil drips |
O | O | _____ | spring coils condition |
| | | Engine |
O | O | _____ | coils (70.000km? replacement) Old coils and spark plugs can cause issues |
O | O | _____ | plugs (70.000km? replacement) |
O | O | _____ | The big service is at 7 years or 70,000 miles which requires a plug change which requires removal of the inlet manifold which requires gaskets which are expensive. |
| | | Drivetrain and exhaust (if not covered elsewhere) |
O | O | _____ | stainless steel exhaust |
| | | Known issues |
O | O | _____ | color chipping at front grille (original 7 louvre) |
O | O | _____ | leaking gear box oil cooler system (removed with switch to stainless steel) |
O | O | _____ | stainless steel gear box |
O | O | _____ | Check an updated stainless steel gearbox oil cooler system has been fitted - the pipework/cooler connections in early cars were prone to oil leaks due to corrosion. |
O | O | _____ | Minor oil leaks from the front timing chain cover (drips on under tray, not on garage floor) |
O | O | _____ | Passenger doors failing to lock with the remote key fob have been a recurring problem in the DB9 and V8 Vantage (Faulty batch of door modules) |
O | O | _____ | 2 fobs and 3 x keys (a valet one) |
O | O | _____ | Drivetrain software updates done (2005 DB9: Symptom: With 'Drive' engaged, foot on brake and car stopped (like while stuck in traffic) there is a periodic and fairly frequent shudder that I feel, much like a rough idle. But there's also a bit of noise that accompanies it that seems to come from somewhere below the car, possibly in the area of the torque tube or driveshaft. Shifting to 'Neutral' alleviates the problem leading me to believe it's not an engine misfire or idle problem. I believe the symptoms are the same while stopped with 'Reverse' engaged.) |
O | O | _____ | Rear screen heater implosion software update? |
O | O | _____ | Linn audio system installed? minus since often causes issues |
O | O | _____ | Radio frequencies in FM .2, .4, .6, .8 ? |
| | | What to look for |
O | O | _____ | Inspect the door rubber seal, I got mine changed before I bought it as it allowed wind noise in. |
O | O | _____ | Check the rear lights for any sign of water ingress (beads of condensation) got some on mine on the end that wraps onto the side of the car. |
O | O | _____ | Water in boot (known issue for Vantages)? Check below carpet. If yes: check rubber boot sealings, tubes at rear of back shield glass, check rear light assembly and sealing. |
O | O | _____ | After five years the warranty becomes somewhat restrictive and covers no electrical items so check them all. Take a few CD's with you and test the CD changer and make sure all is well. |
O | O | _____ | Physical condition of battery (corrosion) |
O | O | _____ | Condition of battery compartment (corrosion) |
| | | Precautions |
O | O | _____ | pre-purchase inspection by a specialist |
O | O | _____ | Follow Owners Manual checklist A.2-A.8 |
O | O | _____ | OBD error message readout |
| | | Check for Rust |
O | O | _____ | Door hinges |
O | O | _____ | Door locks |
O | O | _____ | Motor suspension |
O | O | _____ | Exhaust flanges |
O | O | _____ | Motor sensor tubes |
| | | Check for Oil drips |
O | O | _____ | Motor |
O | O | _____ | Gearbox |
O | O | _____ | Transaxle |
O | O | _____ | Spring soils (see above) |
| | | Interior |
O | O | _____ | 2+2 seating |
O | O | _____ | Look for chipping of the paint on the centre console and door handles. I got mine refinished as part of the deal. |
O | O | _____ | Cruise control |
O | O | _____ | Electrical seats |
O | O | _____ | Memory seats |
O | O | _____ | power fold mirrors (press both mirror keys; lock car) |
O | O | _____ | Two stage seat heating |
O | O | _____ | Windscreen heating front / rear |
O | O | _____ | Tyre pressure sensors(optional) |
O | O | _____ | Lamy Pen and Pen holder (manual gear shift only) |
O | O | _____ | Carpets (presence of rugs/overmats, condition on underside, condition of carpet below, binding) |
O | O | _____ | Condition of carpet in boot |
O | O | _____ | Condition of leather |
O | O | _____ | Condition of stitching |
O | O | _____ | Condition of dashboard trimming |
O | O | _____ | Condition of roof trimming |
O | O | _____ | battery condition (acid caused corrosion) |
O | O | _____ | battery condition (see P1-20 in ODB Manual): >=12.5 OK; Charging test: run at 2000 rpm w/ headlamps on >=13.8V |
O | O | _____ | IPod connector |
O | O | _____ | USB Connector |
O | O | _____ | AUX In |
O | O | _____ | Bluetooth telephone |
O | O | _____ | GSM Telephone |
O | O | _____ | Radio FM range/frequencies steps (see above) |
O | O | _____ | tracker? |
O | O | _____ | Audio system incl. 6CD autochanger: Linn 128W (standard), 260W, 950W, other |
O | O | _____ | anti theft/ disabling (for ferry) |
O | O | _____ | Sat Nav maps / age |
O | O | _____ | Keys and remote control (number) |
O | O | _____ | Arm rest (version) |
O | O | _____ | Powerfold Mirrors (option) |
O | O | _____ | Heated front windscreen (option) |
| | | Boot |
O | O | _____ | battery conditioner |
O | O | _____ | tools (including allen wrench for roof if volante) |
O | O | _____ | towing eye |
O | O | _____ | water in boot (see above)? |
O | O | _____ | tyre fit (see above)? |
O | O | _____ | Boot umbrella |
O | O | _____ | Fire extinguisher (presence, expiry date) |
| | | Test drive |
O | O | _____ | engine oil level |
O | O | _____ | engine oil make and type according to paper flag |
O | O | _____ | gearbox oil level (Transmission and gearbox are filled for lifetime; replacement only needed if oil drips present) |
O | O | _____ | washer fluid liquid |
O | O | _____ | Creeping fwd OK? |
O | O | _____ | creeping backwards with steering wheel fully turned: Does engine stall? |
O | O | _____ | Exhaust flaps opening at 3000-4000 rpm? |
O | O | _____ | Fuse 22 pulled? Exhaust flaps working when Fuse 22 installed? |
O | O | _____ | engine stalls? |
O | O | _____ | misfiring? |
O | O | _____ | smooth gear shift? |
O | O | _____ | hand brake working OK on incline? |
O | O | _____ | door locks working properly? |
O | O | _____ | wind noise / wind entering cabin |
O | O | _____ | rattling from trunk, passenger cabin front or back / engine area / gearbox |
O | O | _____ | windscreen washer / main light washer working? |
O | O | _____ | condition of windscreen wipers |
O | O | _____ | Full breaking at 140 km/h: Car must keep direction. No turning left or right, no shattering from wheels. |
| | | UK Import |
O | O | _____ | Indicators / Wipers location matching? |
O | O | _____ | Light pattern for driving right |
O | O | _____ | Fog light at correct side for D: middle or left side |
O | O | _____ | V5C original document (=Fahrzeugbrief) |
O | O | _____ | CoC issued in country of first use (für normale ยง29-Abnahme + Abgas otherwise Vollabnahme in D) |