Check before receiving new car

**milo012007** · March 25th, 2010 10:59 AM

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** · March 25th, 2010 11:11 AM

very informative.

**vito corleone** · March 25th, 2010 12:22 PM

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

salamat, bro

**aejhayl17** · March 25th, 2010 12:42 PM

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

**milo012007** · March 25th, 2010 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by aejhayl17

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** · March 25th, 2010 02:57 PM

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

**james00112233** · March 25th, 2010 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by vito corleone

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

salamat, bro

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

**Kristinevm** · January 29th, 2019 11:27 PM

This is super helpful for a first timer like me! Thanks for this!!

Originally Posted by 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.

**shadow** · January 29th, 2019 11:40 PM

Andoon sa warranty booklet yun delivery check lists. Check na lang kayo ng check. [emoji1787]

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**dr. d** · January 30th, 2019 12:09 AM

check if your insurance is already in force, even before you hit the road.
check if they did not forget to provide you with the basic tools. a spare tire is not very useful, if one does not have a tire wrench and a jack.
check if you have enough fuel to get you to the gas station.
serious!
heh heh.