Peace of Mind
The Orange Coast Total Promise
At Orange Coast we select only the best Pre-Owned vehicles to sell - that's when the work starts.
We first put them through a rigorous 100+ point inspection, guarantee the vehicle's history with CARFAX, and run all checks to ensure a clean title.
Then, our management team personally takes each one on a road test to verify it's a vehicle we are willing to certify and stand behind.
The result is that only finest quality vehicles make it to the front line!
You will have peace of mind knowing the vehicle you are purchasing has earned it!
And because no one has a crystal ball, we also put a 3 month 3000 mile powertrain warranty on each of our Pre-Owned vehicles as well as offer value priced extended service contracts designed to meet your needs.
This is my promise to you - The Orange Coast Total Promise!
Jon Gray
President
Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Inspection Checklist
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- Under 65,000 miles
- Five model years or newer
- No frame damage
- Clean history/title
- Aftermarket accessories do not compromise safety, emissions or operation
MECHANICAL STANDARDS
- Hood release
- Brake fluid
- Power steering fluid filled
- Wiper/washer fluid filled
- Battery condition/load test
- Charging system operation
- Throttle linkage operation
Operational checks(if applicable)
- Remote key fob
- Door/liftgate/trunk
- Seat adjuster
- Steering column adjuster
- Ignition switch
- Malfunction indicator
- Air bag system
- Trip computer/overhead console
- Heated seat
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system
- Horn
- Brake lamps
- Headlamp/high beam/low beam
- Door locks (all switches)
- Windows
- Parking brake
- Fog lamps
- Windshield wiper/blades
- Rear wiper/blades
- Rearview mirror
- Sideview mirrors
- Rear defroster
- Seat belts
- Convertible top
- Sunroof
Road Test
- Ease of steering
- Cold-idle quality
- Gear selector operation
- Power steering performance
- Steering wheel alignment
- Vehicle tracking performance
- Cruise control
- Overdrive
- Gauges/instruments
- Sound system
- Acceleration performance
- Clutch operation (manual transmission)
- Upshifting performance
- Downshifting performance
- Steady throttle performance
- Transfer case/all-wheel-drive performance
- Hot-idle performance
- Brake booster performance
- Vehicle tracking
- Antilock brake system
- Overall performance
- Fluid leaks — visible
- Hot restart performance
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Change engine oil and filter
- Lube Chassis
- Automatic transmission fluid/filter
- Manual transmission fluid/filter
- Front differential fluid (4x4 only)
- Transfer case fluid (4x4/AWD)
- Engine coolant
- Front brakes 50%+ lining
- Rear brakes 50%+ lining
- F/R component condition
- Perform outstanding campaigns
- Identify non-Mopar accessories
- Wheels match + size/offset
- Tread depth is 4/32" above wear indicator
- Tire sidewall condition
- Tire pressures are set to Chrysler specifications
- Brake-line condition
- Shocks and struts condition
- CV joints boot condition
- Exhaust system
- Front suspension
- Rear suspension
- Steering components
- Wheel bolts torqued to specifications
- Tire-changing equipment (including spare)
- Drive belts are tight and not damaged
- Engine hoses
- Emission system hoses
- State/local testing
- DRBIII diagnostic scan and trouble codes checked
APPEARANCE STANDARDS
- Bed/bedliner
- Instrument panel
- Door panels
- Seating
- Headliner/package tray
- Luggage compartment
- Carpet/mats/flooring
DETAIL STANDARDS
- Clean engine compartment
- Touch up scratches
- Remove tar, bugs and road oil
- Exterior wash and wax
- Dress Tires
- Wipe down all door jambs
- Clean ashtray/cigarette lighter
- Clean vinyl, plastic and leather surfaces
- Clean glass surfaces
- Vacuum and/or shampoo carpets
- Free of odors/moisture and water leaks
