What to check, ask, lookout for before taking delivery

[maneesh5880]

Hi,

My new 118TSI Jetta would be delivered soon. Since I am not too familiar with cars and this will be my 1st new car purchase (had bought a used car before), I need your help.

I want to make a check list of things I need to check in the car, ask the dealer and warning signs to look out for. I don't want to accept a car which has faults at the very start.

Can you please help me compile a list? Also when the dealer say "it is supposed to do that or it will improve/fix over time", is that really the case or he just wants me to accept the car?

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Also if you could share your bad experiences when you took the delivery of your car, that will be extremely helpful.

Thanks Folks

[markw1009]

Mine is due soon

Hello, I will be interested in the replies I have ordered a Jetta delivery date supposedly at the then end of Sept. I haven't been given the date yet. But i am interested in the response that you get an what you think of the car.

[neil]

Two things that seem to pop up from time to time.
Check how many km on the clock if its new.
and make sure they have not thieved your bottle opener.
check out this thread.

http://vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=33591

[HiTorque]

Hi,

My new 118TSI Jetta would be delivered soon. Since I am not too familiar with cars and this will be my 1st new car purchase (had bought a used car before), I need your help.

I want to make a check list of things I need to check in the car, ask the dealer and warning signs to look out for. I don't want to accept a car which has faults at the very start.

Can you please help me compile a list? Also when the dealer say "it is supposed to do that or it will improve/fix over time", is that really the case or he just wants me to accept the car?

LIST : Things to check / test
1
2
3
.
.
LIST : Things to ask
1
2
3
.
.
LIST : Things to watch out for
1
2
3
.
.
LIST : Things which improve / fix over time
1
2
3
.
.

Also if you could share your bad experiences when you took the delivery of your car, that will be extremely helpful.

Thanks Folks

1. Check every electrical function your car has with ignition key in ACC position.
2. Check how panels are fitted - your warranty for panel placement and GAPS is only 1,000 or 1,500 km. Check all doors, tailgate, bonnet gaps. Check how doors are closing - check for sound.
3. Check paperwork for owner details, vin numbers matching etc
4. Check paintwork - outside and inside
5. Enjoy your drive!