HavAKar Certification Checklist
Audio & Alarm Systems
- Complete inspection of dashboard entertainment functioning
- Antenna present and functioning
- Audio system capacity at all volume levels
- Alarm system working properly ( if equipped)
- Keyless Entry System Functioning (if equipped)
Battery System
- Free of corrosion
- Place in proper location
- Proper size and secure
- Condition of cables
Braking System
- Inspection of brakes, callipers, lines and hoses
- Vibrations during braking
- ABS functioning accordingly
- Parking brake functioning properly
- Inspection of excessive grooving and heat check of rotors & drums
- Brake travel and free play is normal
Emission and State Inspection
- Required Province emission test completed
Engine Compartment
- Maintenance of engine oil and filter
- Inspection of sludge
- Close inspection for any fluid leaks
- Correct engine idle during startups
- Abnormalities in engine noise at cold start
- Throttle does not stick during cold start
- Warm up drivability
- Hot engine drivability
- Engine temperature during normal operations
- Function of engine fans
- Engine vibration and droning
- Drive belts and hoses free of cracks and damage
- Well maintained engine mounts
- Inspection of under-hood labels and decals
- Under-hood fluids well maintained and uncontaminated
- Clean engine compartment
- Clean under-hood heat insulator
- Engine free of excessive dressing
- Air filter inspection
- All fluids levels OK: oil, brake, clutch, transmission, transfer case, washer and power steering
Engine Coolant & HVAC system
- Proper function of engine coolants at hot and cold levels
- Gravity of coolant specific to -31 Fahrenheit
- Normal operating A/C cooling
- Parking brake functioning properly
- A/C refrigerant sight glass clear
- Normal heater operations
Exterior Condition & Appearance
- Clean exterior free of road residue