What Car? checklists

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What Car? checklists

Even in these days of smartphones and tablet computers, sometimes there is no substitute for a piece of paper. 

What Car?'s checklists are designed to help you when you are need to jog your memory and ensure you don't miss out the details when buying or selling a car.

Each link below starts the download of a simple checklist, to ensure that you complete the relevant paperwork, ask the right questions or simply keep your car in trim before you hit the road. Simply download the checklist you want, print it out and keep it handy to avoid slip-ups. 

If you want to suggest a new checklist for us to include, you can email the Helpdesk here.  


Buying your car


Selling your car


Taking delivery of your car


Looking after your car


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