Pre-delivery checkup list

[malam]

Based on the various experiences of you folks - good or bad, what do I check or look for when I am picking up my car? Is is necessary to visit the dealer and check the car a couple of days before taking delivery of the car? I am worried that I\'ll get home only to find something that I should have pointed out at the dealer.

Any ideas guys ?? Thanks

:sarc

[TheProfessor]

This has been covered already.....use the search function before you get an earfull from Majic :p

[malam]

I serched but did not find info on it. Maybe I should have the title as \"Pre-Acceptance\"? There are discussions about the predelivery inspection conducted by the dealer, but this is not what I am looking for. I mean when you pick your car, what do you look for ? If there has been any thread before, please point them to me.
Thanks.
:sarc

[bluntman]

This might help

http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1061
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=495

Also, see if you can get a free bottle of touch-up paint.





You have just been BLUNTED...the kinder, gentler version of being MAJOOGLED. :D

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by bluntman

You have just been BLUNTED...the kinder, gentler version of being MAJOOGLED. :D

Ahahahaha, that made me LOL!

[malam]

Thanks a million ! That was helpful. Later tonight, I plan to post a summary in a single list.

Regards.

[malam]

I found the attaced file in another forum. The list is very comprehensive and all credits to the author. If you are very good with Microsoft Word or a similar software, you can clean it up a bit and repost.
Thanks.

[malam]

I cant seem to be able to attache the file..here is a copy below, thanks.



\"MemorandumBrendans\' Car Delivery Checklist
January 2002.
[home]
In the flesh this was in two columns. If you\'d like a pdf of this document in
two columns I can email one to you, but u gotta email me first.
Good luck.
This checklist is subject to the DecencyWare Licence.

Right Car?
Check odometer reading < 10 km
Check VIN against contract
Check number plates?

Dealer Briefings/Instructions
Explain location /operation/precautions of safety features, eg seat belts,
air bags? EBD, ABS.
Explain operation/features of heating and air conditioning? Duct
operation? Fan controls?
Demonstrate
removal/installation for each rear seat
repositioning for 2 back seats.
Immobiliser operation? Lockout/ rekeying/ restarting?
Explain
all gauges,
trip odometer operation,
warning signals.
Explain how to jump start car properly.
Explain
operation of CD,
CD stacker,
radio,
satellite audio controls.
Explain windscreen wiper controls.
Explain location of:
hood release,
petrol tank release,
rear/hatch release.
Demonstrate repositioning of cargo tray.
Explain 24-hour roadside assistance program.
Explain operation of driver’s/passenger’s seat features.
Explain operation of hazard lights.
Can dash/other lights be dimmed? How?
Explain warranties and limits/coverage periods.
Is \"wear and tear\" covered – eg gaskets, o rings, fan belt etc?
What is excluded?
Is there an excess?
Do limits apply?
Can we defer purchase of extended warranty?
Transferable with the car?
Explain how to
check oil and transmission levels
wiper reservoir
other user serviceable parts.
Location of spare tire/jack?
Explain where jack attaches to undercarriage.
Does battery have a special separate warranty?
Explain correct tyre pressure.
Is there a separate tyre warranty?
Explain operation of trip computer.

Equipment
Tinting – present?
Roof Racks – present?
Floor mats – present?
One click key turn gives correct warning lights/ other indicators?
Electric windows work
operation Front L/R,
Operation Rear L/R,
Child Lock works
Driver’s controls for each.
Heating works?
Air conditioning works?
Horn works?
Cargo tray present?
Audio system works
Front/back panning
left/right panning
Volume control
Radio
present?
operating?
CD (head unit in dash)
present?
operating?
CD (stacker)
present?
operating?
Each speaker works?
Speakers correct?
Satellite controls work?
volume
panning
source select

Interior
Cabin
No tears, stains or damage – carpet, fabric, headliner, seats.
No damage to trim.
Seatbelts work properly?
front seats,
rear seats
All moving items – bend, turn, be pushed, or pulled.
All interior lights work?
front
back
Glove box opens properly? Lockable?
Check operation of driver\'s seat features/passenger seat features
Trunk area
No tears, stains or damage – carpet, fabric, headliner.
No damage to trim?
Is the carpeting properly fastened?
Trunk light works?
Outside lock works properly?
Lid lifts smoothly?
Hatch properly supported when open?

Exterior
Wheels/wheel trims are undamaged
No exterior defects – (No dents, blemishes, scratches, streaks, paint
runs, lines in paint, blisters/pores, score marks, mismatched paint)
Trim, decals, exterior features present, no defects, properly attached?
Doors (inc. hood/hatch):
Open/close correctly?
Seal properly?
Fit/finish matches balance of body work?
Door locks work –
Front left, right;
Rear left right,
Hatch – glass section, full hatch.
Child locks work? Left/Right.
Is the remote entry working? Is there a panic button/cut off switch?
Manual locking?
Hood release works properly?
Hood remains up?
Exterior lights work –
headlights?
high beam?
fog lights?
Windscreen wipers work – front/back
Reverse lights working
Warning lights working
Brake lights working
Windows
no defects (chips, cracks).
windscreen
Front left/right,
Rear left/right,
Hatch/back.
each window opens and closes properly?
Mirrors
no defects
rear vision,
external left / right
each external mirror control works properly.

Mechanical
Engine compartment ok? Dip stick, plastic covers, wire harnesses present
and properly secured?
Fluid levels ok - oil, transmission, power steering, brake, windshield
wash, and coolant.
No dirt/grime/fluid leakage/signs of wear or replacement.
Battery: No corrosion, properly connected?
Which side is fuel tank on? Locks/unlocks properly.
Does the dash have a low fuel level warning light? Is there anything
special about filling this vehicle?
Tyres:
No signs of wear,
Scuff free,
Hubcaps properly fixed
Spare properly inflated?
Jack present, accessible?
Indicators working?
Front/back?
Left/right?

Service Department
Explain procedures for the service department.
How are appointments made?
Process for servicing?
Courtesy car available?
Contact details for servicing?
Meet service manager.
Tour of the service area.
Explain specifics of the dealership\'s service policy and hours of
operation?
Service periods?
Explain basics of service plan

Test Drive
Car starts properly?
Engine idling sound okay?
No abnormal smoke, colour or moisture from exhaust.
Brakes even and smooth?
Operation of parking brake ok?
Vehicle into gear sounds okay?
No noise. No buzz, squeaks or rattles? No noise, vibration, or harshness
thuds/shaking.
Double check sealing of doors etc during test drive.
Gauges move and register properly?
odometer,
speedometer,
tachometer,
oil pressure,
coolant temperature
Handling okay?
Acceleration/ braking okay?
Tight U-turn?
Left, right turns?
No strange noises?
Steering responsive?

After Test Drive
Under hood check – no new fluid leaks, radiator cap still on properly?
Check oil and transmission levels.
No fluids leaking.

Paperwork
Check registration details – date, state, in correct names.
Copy of pre-delivery inspection form
Owner’s manual
Service book
Registration Papers
CTP papers
Completed invoice
Warranty book
manufacturer’s
dealer’s.
Contract:
Check figures.
Line items listed.
Extended warranty as line item on contract.
Have a copy of each sales document?

Completion
Business card for each of the dealership personnel dealt with.
Insurance: Confirm cover note, rebate, obtained proper insurance? Coverage
from delivery.
Confirm no repairs or alterations have been made to the vehicle.
Fuel tank full.
Vehicle been fully demonstrated? Understand how everything works?
Defects noted/ corrected?
Keys – 2 sets?
Sign contract
Pay money – Cheque in favour of
Drive off! Woo-hoo! \"

[bluntman]

It all depends on the Business Manager that you get. I bought mine from Avante Mazda of Toronto (now Mazda of Toronto) and the Business Manager, at the time, Dave, ran through that whole list with me. A month later, my dad picked up his car, but the Business Manager, a woman...don\'t remember her name, went through the bare minimum, she didn\'t even tell him how to check the windshield washer fluid.