Know the First Car Is Sound. Then Know Your Teen Checks It Every Drive.

Two printable checklists from a mechanic dad: a 20-minute walkaround so you don’t buy someone else’s problem, and a 90-second check your teen runs before every drive.

Before you buy: phone questions, a VIN and recall check, a 20-minute walkaround and test drive, and a clear walk away / negotiate / fine verdict page.
After you buy: a 90-second loop your teen runs before every drive, plus your Sunday 5-minute check.
Plain words. No special tools. Print them or keep them on your phone.

$29 for both

Bought separately: $19 each ($38).

Used Car Pre-Buy Checklist (5 pages) + Teen Driver Parent Checklist (3 pages). Instant PDF download.

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Why a mechanic dad made this

I fix cars for a living. I’m also a dad of teen drivers.

When it was time to find a first car for my own kid, I did what I always do: a slow walkaround, a cold start, a real test drive, and a shop inspection before any money changed hands. Most parents don’t know what to look for, so they end up hoping the seller is honest.

So I wrote it down. One checklist for buying the car. One for checking it before every drive. Plain words and a clear answer every time.

What’s inside

1. Used Car Pre-Buy Checklist (5 pages)

Before you go. The questions to ask by phone, running a VIN history report, checking open recalls on NHTSA.gov, and looking up safety ratings on IIHS and NHTSA.
The 20-minute walkaround. Tire wear and tire age, panel gaps and paint, rust, leaks, under the hood with the engine cold, a cold start, lights, and glass.
Inside and the test drive. Warning lights at key-on, flood signs, odometer vs wear, then brakes, steering, shifting, noises, and highway speed.
The verdict page. Every finding goes in a lane: walk away, negotiate, or fine. Then get an independent pre-purchase inspection before you pay.
What a mechanic dad steers you away from. Why I trade a little fuel economy for reliability, and a table of engines and transmissions to research, based on public recalls, extended warranties, and class-action settlements.

2. Teen Driver Parent Checklist (3 pages)

The 90-second loop. Tires first (pressure and the penny test), lights, glass and wipers, and a look under the car before every drive.
Your Sunday 5 minutes. Tread wear, the spare, the brake pedal, warning lights, and smells.
Stop now or book this week. Noises and warning lights sorted into a clear lane, with no scare talk.

If it doesn’t help, email us at NexusFit86@gmail.com within 30 days and you get your $29 back. No questions, no forms.

Get both checklists — $29

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Questions

What do I get?

Two printable PDFs: the 5-page Used Car Pre-Buy Checklist and the 3-page Teen Driver Parent Checklist. You download both right after checkout.

Does this replace a mechanic’s inspection?

No. It helps you rule out bad cars fast and decide which ones are worth paying an independent shop to inspect before you buy.

Do I need tools?

A flashlight, a penny, and a cheap tire gauge. A basic code reader helps if you have one.

Dealer or private seller?

Either. The walkaround is the same.

Already bought the Teen Driver checklist?

Already bought the Teen Driver checklist? Buy the bundle, then email NexusFit86@gmail.com and we’ll refund the $19 you already paid.

What if it’s not for me?

You have 30 days to get your money back. Email NexusFit86@gmail.com and you get your $29 back.

Get both checklists — $29

30-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn’t help, you get your $29 back.