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In the flesh this was in two columns.  If you'd like a pdf of this document in two columns I can email one to you, but u gotta email me first.

Good luck.

This checklist is subject to the DecencyWare Licence.
 
 

Right Car?
Check odometer reading < 10 km
Check VIN against contract
Check number plates?
Dealer Briefings/Instructions
Explain location /operation/precautions of safety features, eg seat belts, air bags? EBD, ABS.
Explain operation/features of heating and air conditioning? Duct operation? Fan controls?
Demonstrate  removal/installation for each rear seat repositioning for 2 back seats.
Immobiliser operation? Lockout/ rekeying/ restarting?
Explain  all gauges,  trip odometer operation,  warning signals.
Explain how to jump start car properly.
Explain  operation of CD,  CD stacker,  radio,  satellite audio controls.
Explain windscreen wiper controls.
Explain location of: hood release,  petrol tank release,  rear/hatch release.
Demonstrate repositioning of cargo tray.
Explain 24-hour roadside assistance program.
Explain operation of driver’s/passenger’s seat features.
Explain operation of hazard lights.
Can dash/other lights be dimmed? How?
Explain warranties and limits/coverage periods.  Is "wear and tear" covered – eg gaskets, o rings, fan belt etc?  What is excluded? Is there an excess?  Do limits apply?  Can we defer purchase of extended warranty?  Transferable with the car?
Explain how to  check oil and transmission levels wiper reservoir other user serviceable parts.
Location of spare tire/jack?  Explain where jack attaches to undercarriage.
Does battery have a special separate warranty?
Explain correct tyre pressure.  Is there a separate tyre warranty?
Explain operation of trip computer.
Equipment
Tinting – present?
Roof Racks – present?
Floor mats – present?
One click key turn gives correct warning lights/ other indicators?
Electric windows work  operation Front L/R,  Operation Rear L/R,  Child Lock works  Driver’s controls for each.
Heating works?
Air conditioning works?
Horn works?
Cargo tray present?
Audio system works Front/back panning  left/right panning  Volume control Radio  present? operating? CD (head unit in dash)  present?  operating? CD (stacker)  present?  operating? Each speaker works?  Speakers correct? Satellite controls work? volume panning source select
Interior
Cabin  No tears, stains or damage – carpet, fabric, headliner, seats. No damage to trim.  Seatbelts work properly?  front seats,  rear seats  All moving items – bend, turn, be pushed, or pulled.  All interior lights work?  front  back Glove box opens properly? Lockable?  Check operation of driver's seat features/passenger seat features
Trunk area  No tears, stains or damage – carpet, fabric, headliner.  No damage to trim?  Is the carpeting properly fastened?  Trunk light works?  Outside lock works properly?  Lid lifts smoothly?  Hatch properly supported when open?
Exterior
Wheels/wheel trims are undamaged
No exterior defects – (No dents, blemishes, scratches, streaks, paint runs, lines in paint, blisters/pores, score marks, mismatched paint)
Trim, decals, exterior features present, no defects, properly attached?
Doors (inc. hood/hatch):  Open/close correctly?  Seal properly?  Fit/finish matches balance of body work?  Door locks work –  Front left, right;  Rear left right,  Hatch – glass section, full hatch.  Child locks work? Left/Right. Is the remote entry working? Is there a panic button/cut off switch?  Manual locking?
Hood release works properly?  Hood remains up?
Exterior lights work –  headlights?  high beam?  fog lights?
Windscreen wipers work – front/back
Reverse lights working
Warning lights working
Brake lights working
Windows  no defects (chips, cracks).  windscreen Front left/right,  Rear left/right, Hatch/back. each window opens and closes properly?
Mirrors no defects  rear vision,  external left / right each external mirror control works properly.
Mechanical
Engine compartment ok? Dip stick, plastic covers, wire harnesses present and properly secured?
Fluid levels ok - oil, transmission, power steering, brake, windshield wash, and coolant.
No dirt/grime/fluid leakage/signs of wear or replacement.
Battery: No corrosion, properly connected?
Which side is fuel tank on? Locks/unlocks properly.
Does the dash have a low fuel level warning light? Is there anything special about filling this vehicle?
Tyres:  No signs of wear,  Scuff free,
Hubcaps properly fixed
Spare properly inflated?
Jack present, accessible?
Indicators working?  Front/back?  Left/right?
Service Department
Explain procedures for the service department. How are appointments made?  Process for servicing?  Courtesy car available? Contact details for servicing?
Meet service manager.
Tour of the service area.
Explain specifics of the dealership's service policy and hours of operation?
Service periods?
Explain basics of service plan
Test Drive
Car starts properly?
Engine idling sound okay?
No abnormal smoke, colour or moisture from exhaust.
Brakes even and smooth?  Operation of parking brake ok?
Vehicle into gear sounds okay?
No noise. No buzz, squeaks or rattles? No noise, vibration, or harshness thuds/shaking.
Double check sealing of doors etc during test drive.
Gauges move and register properly?  odometer,  speedometer,  tachometer,  oil pressure,  coolant temperature
Handling okay?
Acceleration/ braking okay?
Tight U-turn?
Left, right turns?
No strange noises?
Steering responsive?
After Test Drive
Under hood check – no new fluid leaks, radiator cap still on properly?
Check oil and transmission levels.
No fluids leaking.
Paperwork
Check registration details – date, state, in correct names.
Copy of pre-delivery inspection form
Owner’s manual
Service book
Registration Papers
CTP papers
Completed invoice
Warranty book manufacturer’s  dealer’s.
Contract:  Check figures.  Line items listed.  Extended warranty as line item on contract.
Have a copy of each sales document?
Completion
Business card for each of the dealership personnel dealt with.
Insurance: Confirm cover note, rebate, obtained proper insurance? Coverage from delivery.
Confirm no repairs or alterations have been made to the vehicle.
Fuel tank full.
Vehicle been fully demonstrated? Understand how everything works?
Defects noted/ corrected?
Keys – 2 sets?
Sign contract
Pay money – Cheque in favour of
Drive off! Woo-hoo!