Used Changan X5 PLUS Inspection Plan for Dealers

Commission a scope that matches the order

Tell the inspector the exact model description and the customer's essential requirements. Agree which checks can be performed, including accessible underbody areas, diagnostics, a rested start and a lawful road assessment. Identify any unavailable item before the appointment so missing evidence is not mistaken for a completed check.

Ask for a written report with the VIN, date and relevant measurements or observations. For several cars, require individual files. A shared checklist can make the process consistent, but an inspection of one silver X5 PLUS does not establish the condition of another car photographed beside it.

Confirm the identity and body findings

Compare labels and paperwork with the vehicle presented. Assess visible repairs, panel alignment, accessible structure and corrosion within the inspector's competence. Distinguish cosmetic refinishing from concerns involving structural or operational areas. Ask which evidence supports a broad phrase such as minor repair.

Reference photography and polished paint cannot prove an accident-free history. Where an important area cannot be examined, retain the limitation and consider further assessment. The history review explains how service and repair records can add context without replacing physical examination.

Examine the installed powertrain

Record engine and gearbox identity alongside the start conditions, operating observations and available maintenance. Investigate concerning noise, smoke, leakage or shift behaviour with an appropriate specialist rather than diagnosing from an isolated clip. Keep observations separate from confirmed causes and repair quotations.

The engine and gearbox guide connects the assessment to the actual combination installed. A road test should also consider braking, steering, tyres and suspension. An unexplained vibration may involve several systems, so the report should show how the inspector reached its conclusion or what remains to be tested.

Check the cabin customers will receive

Count and test the keys supplied, then review locks, windows, seats, lighting, ventilation and cooling. Demonstrate advertised parking equipment and required screen functions. Note damaged controls, missing accessories, dampness or unusual odours and investigate where appropriate rather than making unsupported conclusions about their cause.

Use the function checklist for account-dependent or modified equipment. A visible sensor or button is not evidence that the full advertised system works. Itemise the findings so preparation costs include ordinary customer-facing details, not only the powertrain.

Convert findings into an acceptance list

Classify each issue as acceptable, repair required, further evidence required or outside the brief. Agree the scope, responsibility and verification for any work accepted before release. A new part invoice should be connected to a check of the original reported concern.

For example, if a camera image was intermittent, require the completed repair and an appropriate repeat demonstration. Do not close the finding solely because the screen looks new. The evidence should make the decision understandable to someone who was not present during the seller's conversation with the buyer.

Write a release condition the receiver can check

Instead of saying that the cabin must be good, identify the working keys, required controls and accessories expected at handover. Instead of saying a noise should be fixed, refer to the original finding, agreed work and verification after repair. This wording gives the receiving team an understandable end point.

Attach the evidence that closes each condition. A dated demonstration may be suitable for a function, while a repair needs the relevant workshop record and appropriate reassessment. Keep any limitation visible in the summary rather than leaving it buried in a message thread.

For a dealer batch, the same condition wording can be used consistently without copying conclusions across cars. Each VIN should still show its own result. A concise acceptance sheet alongside the detailed report helps a purchasing manager see which candidates are ready and which require another decision.

Close the gap between inspection and handover

Take current condition photographs and reconcile keys, accessories, odometer and identity close to release. Explain changes since the accepted report, including preparation work or damage arising during storage. If a substitute vehicle is offered, begin a new candidate-specific assessment.

State your inspection standard through the Panda enquiry desk before candidates are selected. The handover guide shows how the accepted condition connects to transport records. The objective is a defined release outcome supported by evidence, not a general assurance that a car was looked at before shipment.