Have just paid a deposit on an October 2011 registered Approved Used Superb 2.0 170 4x4 Elegance, 5500 miles on the clock. I'm due to pick it up on Thursday and I'm thinking about things to check before handing over my soul to the devil so to speak.

I've already had a good look round the car for signs of repairs - underneath the car, in the boot under the carpet and the polystyrene. Had a good look round the engine bay. Also checked it over for misaligned panels, paint overspray etc. and couldn't see anything untoward. The dealer showed me the V5C and the first owner is Skoda - he said that was because the car is an ex-demonstrator, and he said it had not been in any accidents or had any repairs.

I had a test drive in it and there were no warning lights, no smoke from anywhere, no odd knocks or noises (I've already test driven two other Superbs in my hunt for a new car). I haven't had chance to play with every toy on the car, but I know the Columbus turns on at least - and the radio definitely works judging by the bangin' choons that poured out of it when I started it. The electric seats work ok as does the air con.

So... seemed okay given the Approved programme and over 2 years warranty left. Now I need to put a checklist together for delivery day, as I don't want to have to go back to the dealer (not local to me) if I've forgotten to ask for the brolly for the door. Anything more serious of course won't stop me.

I'm about to go through the brochure and write down all the bits and pieces it ought to come with, but I'd really appreciate your thoughts or experiences - sorry for the long post!

Edited 22 July, 201213 yr by Yearofthegoat

I always check the basics - both keys present, locking wheel nut key, handbook pack, torch, umbrella in door, tyre repair kit etc. you'd be amazed how often bits e that go missing.

Yeah - spoke to the dealer today and asked about any missing accessories and he basically said 'tough, it's second hand, what you see is what you get'. Which is a bit disappointing really.

The checklist in this post is for new car collection but might be of use:-

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/237721-skoda-superb-20-tdi-se-dsg/

That's a great link with a couple of things I didn't think of. Much appreciated.

Yeah - spoke to the dealer today and asked about any missing accessories and he basically said 'tough, it's second hand, what you see is what you get'. Which is a bit disappointing really.

It is very disappointing if that is how he put it across.

Edited 24 July, 201213 yr by Danny 57

To be fair he was polite enough about it but I'd have liked perhaps an offer to source the missing boot tether, fixing set and brolly (not that bothered about the latter, plenty of brollies will fit). Apart from that the dealer's been very helpful, no particular hard sell and I got a bit more for my Audi than I'd been offered elsewhere. All quite relaxed really.

At the end of the day I think I got the car at an okay price and it's the model I wanted at the right trim level. I'm giving up my A4 for the practicality (=boot space) of the Superb, which we need now we have two nippers.

Tax and insurance is all sorted so roll on Thursday when I can have a proper play. The dealer isn't local to me so I can take the long way home without SWMBO or the kids to do just that