What is G3 Assured?
G3 Assured is our 30-point vehicle check to help ‘de-risk’ the buying process.
Our NAMA qualified inspectors will perform a static check for common signs of issues and inform buyers with a further inspection report ahead of it’s first sale at G3.
The G3 Assured report is added to eligible vehicles and does incur an additional charge for the purchaser.
Upon purchase of the vehicle, buyers are given 96 hours to contact G3 should they experience an unreported issue.
Our G3 Assured product adds a further level of trust to the real condition of the vehicle at that moment in time. This is especially useful for online buyers who cannot appraise the vehicle themselves.
An example of a G3 Assured report
Our team of highly skilled experts will test 30 elements, covering:
- The engine and its related fluids
- Dynamic operations such as handbrakes and gears
- Interior checks for warning lights
- Windscreen condition
- Tyre conditions
If you have a concern with a G3 Assured vehicle or a concern with an item on the report, you can raise it in the MyG3 section of the website (when logged in) and select which vehicle you wish to raise the concern about for our Buyer Services team to investigate.
G3 Assured Criteria
View the full details of the criteria we use to pass or fail our G3 Assured 30-point mechanical checks.
Engine Operations
Vehicle Starts
PASS
Car starts off the key
FAIL
Will not start off the key
Engine Running OK (at idle)
PASS
Engine runs smoothly and no warning lights (EML)
FAIL
Engine runs poorly, juddering etc or EML is illuminated
No Signs of Smoking Engine (at idle)
PASS
Engine running, no visual signs
FAIL
Excessive smoke visibile
Interior Checks
Engine Management Light
NOT ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ABS Warning Light
NOT ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
Service Indicator Light
NOT ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
Brake Wear Indicator
NOT ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
Clutch/Auto Drive Take Up
PASS
When cluth pedal lifted the car moves
FAIL
Vehicle fails to move
Oil Warning Light
NOT ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
ILLUMINATED
Engine running, dashboard check
Tyre Condition
NSR
Depth
Measured and recorded with a tyre depth gauge or drive-over tyre check
OSR
Depth
Measured and recorded with a tyre depth gauge or drive-over tyre check
OSF
Depth
Measured and recorded with a tyre depth gauge or drive-over tyre check
NSF
Depth
Measured and recorded with a tyre depth gauge or drive-over tyre check
Windscreen Condition
Windscreen To MOT Standard
Windscreen To MOT Standard
Yes
Replace
No
Dynamic Operations
Brake Test
PASS
When brakes are applied, vehicle stops and no warning lights (vehicle moved 1-metre and reversed back 1-metre)
FAIL
Vehicle fails to stop of if any warning lights illuminated
Handbrake Test
PASS
Car holds with brake on, and re-holds after release/hold
FAIL
Innoperative, fails to hold
Stationary Gear Selection
PASS
With engine running; clutch dipped and able to select all gears
FAIL
With engine running; clutch dipped and unable to select any gear
1st & Reverse Drive Test
PASS
Moving vehicle forward 1-metre and reversed back 1-metre
FAIL
Unable to move vehicle forward and/or reverse
Clutch/Auto Drive Take Up
PASS
When cluth pedal lifted the car moves
FAIL
Vehicle fails to move
Power Steering Working
PASS
With engine running; steering full lock – left to right – with no resistance
FAIL
Unable to get full lock due to resistance and/or warning light on
Sat Nav Operates (excl functionality)
PASS
Powers on and map screen displayed
FAIL
No Nav media, faulty or damaged
SD Card Present
PASS
If present
FAIL
Not present
Central Locking (locks with internal lock button) (excl key fob)
PASS
Key in driver door, unlocks door
FAIL
Will not open door
Roof Electrics
PASS
Convertible roof or sunroof/sunblind, able to open and close fully
FAIL
Failure to open and/or close correctly
Suspension Ride Height
PASS
Visual check of ride height
FAIL
Vehicle sat lower than expected (not including modified suspension)
Engine Bay
Battery Charged
PASS
Car starts, with no warning lights
FAIL
Requires jump start or battery warning light on
Coolant Fluid Level
PASS
Visual check of level of coolant
FAIL
Below minimum level – (illuminated on the dashboard)
Power Steering Fluid Level
PASS
Visual check of level
FAIL
Below minimum level
Brake Fluid Level
PASS
Visual check of level using dipstick (if applicable)
FAIL
Below minimum level or low oil warning light
Washer Fluid Level
PASS
Wipers and jets checked
FAIL
No water sprayed onto screen
Engine Oil Level
PASS
With no warning lights / visual check of dipstick, if applicable
FAIL
Warning light on / dipstick dry or below level