I am collecting my brand new vrs hatch in white next week, and was wondering what things I should check. I know the obvious re optional extras but can anyone recommend other things I should check.

Make sure the DRLs are activated , anti hijack feature (locks doors as you set off) , alarm bleeps on arming

It is in here somewhere, a checklist of everything you should go through when you pick up a new car, a search should find it.

Ian

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Edited 18 May, 201214 yr by Tim31

It's been a year since the last thread on the subject (http://briskoda.net/octavia-ii/check-new-car-b4-leaving-dealership/87882/) So I thought I'd share this checklist that I've made up using that thread. Any comments? Have I missed anything? Is it too complete?

Documentation, Keys etc.

• Manual present?
  
• Radio Code?
  
• Key Code?
  
• Second Key
  
• Registration Document
  
• Check that they have registered your warranty
  

Exterior

• Car out in the open under natural light
  
• Remote central locking
  
• Key works in locks
  
• Tax Disk correct
  
• Dents, chips and scratches
  
• Check for swirls/holograms and other imperfections in the paint
  
• Check glass for scratches
  
• Check for windscreen delamination
  
• Check alloys
  
• Check all wheelnuts are present, check for locking wheelnut
  
• Check door edges for chips and other damage
  
• Check tyre pressures
  
• Check underside for damage and leaks
  

Interior

• Imperfections or dirt on
  
  • Seats
    
  • Headlining
    
  • Trim
    
  • Carpets
    
  • Dashboard
    

  [*]Underseat storage

  [*]Seatbelts working

  [*]All doors shut correctly with no gaps

Electrics &c.

• No warning lights on dashboard
  
• Mileage
  
• Electric mirrors both move?
  
• Electric windows all go up and down, and one-touch works
  
• Heater fan works on all speeds
  
• Climatronic present and working
  
• ICE
  
  • Check radio on weak station
    
  • Check ANT power is on or can be switched on
    
  • Check CD player
    
  • Check CD changer
    

  [*]Lights

  • Headlights (Xenon?) dip, main beam
    
  • Fog: front and rear
    
  • Indicators: Left, Right, Hazard
    
  • Tail
    
  • Brake
    

  [*]Horn

  [*]Windscreen wipers

  • All speeds
    
  • Washers
    
  • Is the extra-wipe set how you want it?
    
  • Rear washer/wiper
    
  • Headlight washers
    

  [*]Hand brake

  [*]Foot brake

  [*]Clutch

  [*]Fuel level

  [*]Parking sensors

Engine Bay

• Engine cover labelling correct
  
• Leaks
  
• Corrosion
  
• Coolant level
  
• Oil level
  

Boot

• CD Autochanger
  
• Variable boot floor
  
• Check Load cover
  
• Spare Wheel
  
  • Steel or Alloy
    
  • Full Size or Emergency?
    
  • Tyre pressure
    

  [*]Tool kit

  [*]Wheelnut key

will that suit you sir!!

Missed out 4 wheel alignment check

Suit me sir, cheers

Where are you getting it from mate?

Pick mine up next week too from Hobins. The boat has docked at Grimsby today

Picking it up from London got it via DTD.

Check for small rust marks,especially on the back of the car I had to use some ironx to remove it on mine.It is from the transport of the car on a train and it is the brake dust residue,it just happens to be alot more noticable on a white car.