Peugeot Partner

Inspect the rear wheels from a distance behind the vehicle to check for 'negative camber' (wheels tilting inward at the top). | Note: The rear torsion beam axle bearings are a common failure point. If the wheels aren't vertical, the entire axle likely needs a costly rebuild.

Remove the oil filler cap and check for 'mayonnaise-like' sludge, then check the coolant expansion tank for oil traces. | Note: The TU3JP engine is notorious for head gasket failures, typically leaking oil into the coolant or externally at the front-left corner of the block.

Operate the heater at full blast and check for a sweet smell or dampness in the front footwells. | Note: Heater cores are known to leak in these models; replacement is labor-intensive as it often requires removing the entire dashboard.

Shift through all gears rapidly while stationary and moving, feeling for excessive 'sloppiness' or resistance. | Note: Gearbox linkages use plastic ball-and-socket joints that wear out, leading to vague shifting or the linkage popping off entirely.