What to do after buying a car

[servantguy]

Meaning ceramic coating, yes?

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Yes.

- servantguy -

[jodski]

For a new car, I usually plan a trip for 1 to 2 weeks na dapat maibalik sa casa for the first 1,000 km change oil / pms.

Drive casually for the first 500 km for break in and then yung remaining 500 is to test the cars limit [emoji3][emoji41]

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[kevindd992002]

1) If I go with ceramic coating, is waxing still needed for the duration of the coating?

2) How will the coating be restored after, say, a minor accident happened (gasgas)?

3) Are there any car covers that are premium and that don't produce hairline scratches to the car?

4) Is the Sunroof recommended to be installed with tint too?

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[kevindd992002]

Anybody?

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[StockEngine]

1. no, most coats are hydrophobic and wax will not adhere to them. some have annual boosters.
2. its like clear coat restoration
3.no such car cover exist
4. yes i also have vkool on my sunroof. i have vk70. its perfect at night.. you can ses the stars. any darker would make the moonroof useless...

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[kevindd992002]

1. no, most coats are hydrophobic and wax will not adhere to them. some have annual boosters.
2. its like clear coat restoration
3.no such car cover exist
4. yes i also have vkool on my sunroof. i have vk70. its perfect at night.. you can ses the stars. any darker would make the moonroof useless...

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I see. So is it wiser to just forego the car cover and just be vigilant in getting rid of bird poop manually?

Oh and by the way, do I still to use quick detailers in case of bird poop when the car is coated with ceramic glass?

What kind of freebies should I ask from my SA to make my purchase more "valuable"? I never tried talking to other SA's and I thought of doing that before I regret it.

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[StockEngine]

like the original clear coat always lubricate surface before wiping...

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[kevindd992002]

What's the correct process of "breaking in" a brand new car?

[Vodka]

What's the correct process of "breaking in" a brand new car?

read your manual. it's there. and no it's not a "hard" break-in that's described there

[kevindd992002]

read your manual. it's there. and no it's not a "hard" break-in that's described there

Oh ok, I didn't know that. Thanks I'll get my brand new car in a few days and will go from there.

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[Vodka]

Oh ok, I didn't know that. Thanks I'll get my brand new car in a few days and will go from there.

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oh wow congrats. what car btw?

just beware of the opinion of some people that a "hard" break-in is the thing to do

do a VERY thorough inspection. bring an ultraviolet flashlight to check for leaks or even just to check for weird stuff in the upholstery

[dr. d]

oh wow congrats. what car btw?

just beware of the opinion of some people that a "hard" break-in is the thing to do

do a VERY thorough inspection. bring an ultraviolet flashlight to check for leaks or even just to check for weird stuff in the upholstery

"...body fluids...?"
heh heh.

[kevindd992002]

oh wow congrats. what car btw?

just beware of the opinion of some people that a "hard" break-in is the thing to do

do a VERY thorough inspection. bring an ultraviolet flashlight to check for leaks or even just to check for weird stuff in the upholstery

Thanks! It's the 2018 Subaru XV.

Yeah, this is my first car purchase so I need all the advices that I can get.

I don't have a UV flashlight. Do you really recommend having one for the inspection?

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[dr. d]

one thing i'd check, would be the tools and the spare tire (serious!).
it'd be a horrid experience if one suffers a flat tire on the car's first trip home, only to find out, that the tire-replacement tools aren't in there.
another thing, also check the insurance, that it should already be in force. my workplace colleague has a tearful experience...

[Vodka]

one thing i'd check, would be the tools and the spare tire (serious!).
it'd be a horrid experience if one suffers a flat tire on the car's first trip home, only to find out, that the tire-replacement tools aren't in there.
another thing, also check the insurance, that it should already be in force. my workplace colleague has a tearful experience...

haha yeah i just brought home a new car about 2 weeks ago. i was quite comfortable to do it even without insurance but my sis convinced me to wait 2 days for her to finish doing the paperwork

as for UV flashlight it's nice to have but not totally needed

check out some PDI (pre delivery inspection) checklists

[kevindd992002]

one thing i'd check, would be the tools and the spare tire (serious!).
it'd be a horrid experience if one suffers a flat tire on the car's first trip home, only to find out, that the tire-replacement tools aren't in there.
another thing, also check the insurance, that it should already be in force. my workplace colleague has a tearful experience...

Thanks for the heads up! I'll take note of those.

haha yeah i just brought home a new car about 2 weeks ago. i was quite comfortable to do it even without insurance but my sis convinced me to wait 2 days for her to finish doing the paperwork

as for UV flashlight it's nice to have but not totally needed

check out some PDI (pre delivery inspection) checklists

I'll get a UV flashlight. It's better to be sure than sorry. Thanks for the advice again.

[dr. d]

Thanks for the heads up! I'll take note of those.



I'll get a UV flashlight. It's better to be sure than sorry. Thanks for the advice again.

errr... what will you do with a UV flashlight?
i'd get a regular LED flashlight. in everyday life, it's more useful.

[BlancNoir]

Road trip agad to get a good feel of the car.

Throttle inputs, brake feel, steering feedback, the AC feel and of course the new car smell.

[kevindd992002]

errr... what will you do with a UV flashlight?
i'd get a regular LED flashlight. in everyday life, it's more useful.

Well, according to Vodka it's useful in checking the interior of the new car?

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[jut703]

I've had several cars, both brand new and secondhand, and I've never found the need for a UV flashlight.

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