The following is contributed by a fellow member. It is a general
checklist only and is not exhaustive. Please conduct any further
checks which you may deem necessary.
Here's a list of things you might want to take note of when
collecting your new vehicle. The SE will also have a general
checklist to run through with you.
Interior:
1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock
2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual
side)
3. Electric mirrors
4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if
applicable), hazard signal switch
5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper
spray
6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are
switched on.
7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at
relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)
8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever
9. Boot and fuel tank cover lever
10. Seat adjuster
11. Mirrors
12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)
13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is
strong enough), defogger
14. Radio/CD player
15. Gear shift able to move freely.
16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to
shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P
position.
17. Glovebox
18. Handbrake
19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)
20. Seats (check for stains or holes)
21. Speakers
22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be
less than 20km at the very most if youre collecting from the
distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the
distance may vary.)
23. Owner's manual
24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement.
The seat belts should lock).
Exterior:
1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearence lights, signal
lights, brake lights, tail lights.
2. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)
3. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)
4. Alarm lock
5. Lock using key
6. Opening boot with key
7. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.
8. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures
9. Check the rims for scratches
10. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is
used)
Under the bonnet:
1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery
water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak
somewhere.
2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near
the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log
card.
3. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are
there.
Enjoy your new car.
