Pre-purchase inspection points – clutch wear, rust, service records, and ECU faults – before buying a second-hand Traveller or LCV.
What you will gain from this guide
- Service history matters more than odometer on CVs
- Check for taxi or institutional use patterns – high idle hours
- Compression test and leak-down on high-mileage diesel
- Scan ECU for stored codes even if lamps are off
Used CV buyers often focus on body paint and seat condition while missing clutch slip, frame rust, and incomplete emission systems that cost lakhs to remediate.
Who this helps: Workshops and owners ordering spare parts online – especially outside metro cities.
Inspection checklist
- Chassis rust at cross members and spring mounts
- Clutch slip test on steep incline with load
- Blow-by check at oil filler (excessive = ring wear)
- Gearbox whine and synchro crunch on all gears
- Accident repair signs – mismatched panel gaps
- OBD fault scan and service record continuity
Practical tip: Budget 2–3% of purchase price for immediate consumables (filters, fluids, brakes) even on "good" vehicles.
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