Check before receiving new car

[milo012007]

Hi folks, I just wanted to ask you to add to the list on what to check before receiving a new car.

My list:
1) Receive the car during daylight (sunny or clear day) or in a well lighted area.

2) Check for body damage by standing at the four corners and going around
- paint (no chipped paint)
- whole body (no scratches, dents or dings)
- spacing around the panels are even and fit perfectly
- check the mags (no chips) and wheels (tire pressure is correct)
- Check the extra tire

3) Check if the all the lights are working and calibrated.
- check if foglamps are aimed correctly
- check all signal lights
- indoor light is working properly

4) Open the hood. Check the fluids are at the correct level
- radiator fluid
- engine oil (is clean as well)
- break fluid
- transmission fluid
- coolant
- power steering
- clutch
- battery (check the warranty)

5) Check that all the instruments and controls are working properly. Review the user's manual. Start the car properly.
- dashboard lights and gauges are working correctly
- aircon working properly (all speed levels)
- radio, cd and mp3 connectors
- power locks, side-mirror, windows (all power) are working properly
- no abnormal engine sound
- idling is correct
- all keys (2) are working fine
- alarm or security function working properly

6) check the freebies and other standard features
- tint (no bubbles, no scratches, no tears)
- floormats
- leather manual booklet
- umbrella
- key chain
- car plate
- Early Warning Device
- Standard tools and jack
- seat cover

7) check the paid extras
- tints
- rust proof
- back up sensor
- car cover
- others (please have a list)

8) check the papers before signing. Get a copy of all that you signed.
Understand the warranty period.
- insurance (all information are correct - make, model, insured value)
- LTO registration (all information are correct - owner, make, model, chassis #, plate no, MV file #, engine #)
- check VIN # to show production date. It should match your papers. The 10th digit of the VIN identifies the year. Check your manual or ask the technician or salesman.

9) Drive your car and test all the systems are working fine.
- again, no funny engine noises
- all working properly

If there's some discrepancy - call the attention of the sales man and agree on the next steps. DON'T SIGN anything when you are not satisfied with your new car.

Happy Driving.

[james00112233]

very informative.

[vito corleone]

very informative, indeed. . .sticky thread na 'to, mods

salamat, bro

[aejhayl17]

nice post! pwede din ba iapply to sa 2nd hand vehicles? or dapat mas metikiloso pag 2nd hand?

[james00112233]

very informative, indeed. . .sticky thread na 'to, mods

salamat, bro

I agree. Its not just helpful to me but to all of us.

[milo012007]

nice post! pwede din ba iapply to sa 2nd hand vehicles? or dapat mas metikiloso pag 2nd hand?

Yup, pre for 2nd hand kailangan mas comprehensive lalo na sa papeles. Kailangan mo ma-check sa LTO na correct ang papers at dapat may check din sa police for macro etching para malaman kung hindi carnapped.

I know someone na 5 yrs niyang ginamit ang pick up without any problems (narerehistro yearl w/o problems) niya na he bought from a 2nd hand car dealership along EDSA. Nang ibenta na niya, nagpunta sila ng buyer sa Crame and huli. Hindi na nai-uwi iyung sasakyan at kinakasuhan pa iyung may-ari. Buti na lang naipakita na nabili sa 2nd hand Car dealership at binalikan nila iyung nagbenta.. Andoon pa siya! Lupit at kapal ng mukha.. Ayun, huli din.. Last na narinig ko eh nakalabas na ulit at nagbebenta na ulit iyung mama.

[kentgil]

hay sayang dapat may post na ganito last month because my FD civic has paint bubbles on door handle and lots of paint chips about 8. hindi well lighted ang honda cars global kaya hindi pansin nung ni release na and the tint has bubbles ito ni replace na but the paint defects the honda plant is still evaluating the case. kainis bago bago ganito nangyari

[redeemed]

wow galing! thanks for the info sir!

saved ko na'to sa Pocket PC ko para may quick reference.

[toybug]

It's a good read buddy. Thanks for sharing. Im printing it now because I'll be getting mine tomorrow.

[renzo_d10]

aejhayl :: eto naman share ko for 2nd hand buyers.

In buying a second hand vehicles, it is important to consider some facts first.

1. It is very hard to spot a flooded vehicle from the not-flooded ones. Especially if, this has been cleaned completely.
The best thing to do ? Look at the place, ask some people there if that particular place has been flooded or not, if it is
avoid the vehicle ASAP.

2. In buying a 2nd hand vehicle, it doesn't stop from paying the vehicle itself ... the spending of money goes on and on.
And, in buying a 2nd hand vehicle, expect repairs.

3. A car, isn't an INVESTMENT. You don't really get money from it, unless you`re planning to keep it for several years
until it becomes vintage already.

4. Stay cool in driving. You'll never know what you might encounter, so the very best thing to do to avoid road rage is
keeping your head cool as possible. Take a cup of coffee if you want, or yet ... don't drive if you're experiencing personal
problems.

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Now, to see if the vehicle is in it's greatest condition ... you must do the following.

1. Check odometer readings. But don't just rely on this ... some, tampers this to lower the reading itself for them to fool
buyers.

2. Before you bring a trusted mechanic with you, it's better if you check the basic parts of the vehicle first. The power
features if it's working, dents on the body, scratches, squeeking sound if any. Those basic things wont really be
needing a mechanic, a good ear and a good eye will do.

3. Check the engine if there are any problems. This will need you the mechanic. Let him check if there are any things
that needs replacing ... list it down, count the cost then minus it from the total price of the vehicle.

4. Check also the brakes. Check if its forming rust etc. Especially in drum brakes.

5. Check also the other electrical stuffs. The radio, is it working ? The power antennas ( if available ) etc.

6. Aircon too, check it. Is it cool enough for the cabin or does it need cleaning already or freon additions.

7. Test drive. You need to push the car to 100kph. Here, you can see if there is any wiggling issues.
Also do check the idling of the vehicle ? Too harsh or is it just normal ?

8. Check vehicle history. You can go to the LTO to check it.

9. Haggle the price down. The lower the better.

©Renzo_d10