Every vehicle. Every visit.
Every vehicle that comes to Wizard’s Automotive & RV receives our ECET inspection. We begin with your concerns, review the vehicle’s condition and maintenance needs, and document the findings so you can make informed decisions.
Photos, measurements and test results help explain what needs attention now and what can be planned for later. Checks apply to the systems and equipment fitted to your vehicle.
What your ECET inspection covers.
Open each section to see the checks. A pre-scan is performed on every vehicle. A post-scan follows repairs only.
Your concerns and preliminary checks 6 checks
- Review your concerns and relevant vehicle history.
- Check for open recalls through NHTSA.
- Perform a digital pre-scan on every vehicle; perform a post-scan after repairs only.
- Check the horn and lighting condition.
- Inspect windshield wipers, windshield and rear glass.
- Check door locks and security functions.
Under the hood and fluid condition 8 checks
- Review charging-system and engine-oil condition.
- Inspect engine-air and cabin-air filters.
- Review cooling-system condition; test coolant and document the fluid and test strip with photos.
- Check antifreeze temperature protection.
- Review power-steering fluid condition; include a fluid photo when flagged.
- Check brake-fluid appearance and copper corrosion with a test strip; photograph the fluid and strip.
- Inspect accessory belts and pulleys.
- Review ignition-system, timing and valvetrain, engine mechanical, and fuel/intake-system condition.
Tires, wheels, suspension and steering 5 checks
- Review alignment indicators and wheel condition.
- Measure driver-front and passenger-front tire tread depth and inspect tire condition.
- Measure and inspect both rear sides, including inner and outer tires where dual wheels are fitted.
- Inspect front and rear suspension.
- Inspect mechanical steering components and wheel bearings.
Brakes, drivetrain and underneath the vehicle 4 checks
- Inspect front and rear brakes.
- Inspect brake hoses and hydraulic lines.
- Review mechanical drive-system condition, drivetrain fluids and transmission condition.
- Look for fluid leaks and inspect exhaust-system condition.
Batteries, electrical power and body condition 5 checks
- Inspect visible body condition and rubber weather seals.
- Review the 12-volt DC power system.
- Identify the number of batteries and mark each so test results match the correct battery.
- Perform loaded battery-performance testing; document battery photos, test data and the test form.
- Record applicable parasitic-draw test results.
Maintenance checkpoints, not automatic repairs.
We review service history and maintenance needs using these Wizard’s checkpoints alongside the vehicle’s manufacturer requirements, condition and operating use.
| Checkpoint | Service reviewed |
|---|---|
| 15,000 miles | EPR — Engine Performance Restoration |
| 30,000 miles | Fuel/intake-system service and fuel-filter service |
| 50,000 miles | Spark-plug service |
These are review checkpoints. A recommendation does not mean the service is automatically performed. We discuss the findings and proposed work with you before authorization.
Clear findings. Your decisions.
We explain the inspection findings, discuss priorities and help you build a practical repair and maintenance plan. You review recommended work before deciding what to authorize.
Have an RV? See the separate 40-point Basic RV Inspection for exterior, interior, house-electrical and battery-system checks. You can also review detailed RV systems and motor coach chassis checks. Confirm the RV inspection scope with our team when arranging your visit.
Plan your visit.
Tell us about your vehicle and concerns. Our team will coordinate timing and explain the proposed service scope.
Request service