Nova Cars

The eight-point check

The same inspection on every car we sell, in the same order, every time. This is what each point actually means.

Under the light

Eight points. In the same order, every time.

A clean modern engine bay under a hard overhead light

The same bay. The same light. Every car.

  1. 01

    History

    HPI, outstanding finance, write-off markers, and the mileage checked against every record we can find.

  2. 02

    Structure

    Panel gaps, weld seams and paint depth read all the way round. We can tell you if it has been touched.

  3. 03

    Mechanical

    Engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes and suspension. Cold, and then hot.

  4. 04

    Electrics

    Every switch, every screen, every window, every sensor. All of them, every time.

  5. 05

    Tyres

    Tread depth, date codes and matched pairs across each axle. Replaced if they are close.

  6. 06

    Service

    The book, the stamps, the cambelt interval and the fluids. Brought up to date if it is due.

  7. 07

    Road

    A proper drive on a proper route. Motorway, town, and a hill.

  8. 08

    Finish

    Machine polished, glass sealed, interior deep cleaned. It leaves looking like it should.