Check before receiving new car

[james00112233]

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

congrats on your new ride... in advance pala.

[ann jelynne]

im aslo planning to buy a 2nd hand car. this information is really helpful. thank you very much.

[OldSchoolHack]

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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.

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©Renzo_d10

Well said. A car is a LIABILITY. You spend and spend and spend endlessly for it. New or 2nd hand.

Some may argue it is an ASSET. But really, what kind of ASSET makes you SPEND more and more without necessarily earning from it.

And you, the car owner, still loving it (or cursing it)

[weisshorn]

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

Huh! so ano na ang nangyari sa madalas ko marinig at mabasa na Honda ay above quality than its competitor.

[kentgil]

Huh! so ano na ang nangyari sa madalas ko marinig at mabasa na Honda ay above quality than its competitor.

haha ewan ko ba nagasgasan ko nalng civic ko di ko pa natikman kahit saglit ang perfect car hayy even until now im still following up the case

[Gank Boy]

sorry for reviving an old thread, but is there any mechanic from Alabang/LP who could help me check my new car (Elantra, not Honda) before i drive it home? will pay you for your trouble. please PM me. thanks

[Kristinevm]

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

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]

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


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[dr. d]

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.

[mohid036]

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.

very informative.
You can do a Quick motor vehicle search , if you have a VIN or chassis number, or Search by serial number if you only have the manufacturer's number. Check Revs Check and get the car histort report within a few seconds!
Thanks!!