AUTOCARE WITH DAMILARE: THINGS TO CHECK OUT BEFORE GETTING A NEW CAR!

Things to check out before getting a new car

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Inspecting the car is one of the most important things to note when buying a new car.

Here are some tips to guide why inspecting your new car.

Locks

• Keyless Entry (Lock and unlock using remote)
• Manual Entry (Lock and unlock using key)
• Master Lock
• Individual Locks
• Alarm
• Alarm reset switch

Console

• Engine Start Button (if any)
• Air-Conditioning
• Fan Speeds
• Rear Demister
• Radio/CD/DVD Player
• Reverse Camera (if any)
• Steering controls (if any)

Switches

• Head lights
• Directional Signals
• High Beam
• Hazard Lights
• Parking Lights
• Tail Lights
• Brake Lights
• Fog Lamps
• Interior light
• Wiper (Make sure each speed is correct)
• Wiper Spray
• Horn


Dashboard

• Dashboard lights come on when head lights are on
• Information lights (eg. Parking brake) are lit at relevant time
• Check that odometer does not display excessive mileage

Transmission & Brakes

• Smooth gearshift
• Automatic transmission
• Over Drive button
• Shift Lock button
• Footbrake
• Handbrake

Things to look out for:

• Test auto-transmission for shock while engaging gear
• Make sure that the brake has to be depressed to shift out of Park mode
• Make sure that the car can only start in Neutral or Park mode



Other Interior parts

• Steering wheel properly aligned
• Steering wheel adjusting lever
• Bonnet release lever
• Boot release lever
• Fuel tank release lever
• Check for stains and holes on seats
• Seat adjuster (Forward, backward, recline)
• Seat belts (Check that the Seat belts lock when pulled hard)
• Seat belts height adjuster
• Check for scratches and dents on the trims
• Rear Mirror
• Glove box
• Check for stains on carpets
• Air-con vents (Check that they are able to move freely)
• Speakers
• Moonroof (Opens and closes fully)

Make sure your ride is adequately hydrated before you drive off


Exterior


Windows

• Power Windows(Check that the driver's side auto window is working)
• Windows control Lock
• Electric Mirrors
• Electric Mirrors Control ( Up, Down, Left & Right)
• Folding Mirrors(Check that the Mirrors can be retractable by either manual or electrical folding)


• Check that car plate is correct
• Check that body surface is free from dents and scratches
• Check that windows and windscreens are free from stains and scratches
• Check that lights are clear and undamaged
• Check that door handles are working
• Check that tyres are free from holes and punctures
• Check that rims are free from scratches
• Check that the radio antenna is working
• Check that fuel cap is secured

Your new tyres should be free of holes and punctures

If your new car comes with a spare tyre or tyre repair kit, make sure it's there

Under The Bonnet

• Engine Oil level
• Brake Fluid level
• Battery Water level
• Transmission Fluid level
• Coolant level
• Air-Conditioning gas level
• Check engine compartment with any obvious defects and damage

Inside the Boot

• Base board
• Boot light
• Tool kit
• Spare tyre

Examine the tyres

Do a check on the tyres to make sure they are in new condition.
If you are not sure about this, verify the condition of the tires with a salesperson.
Your new tyres should be free of holes and punctures
If your new car comes with a spare tyre or tyre repair kit, make sure it's there


Documentation

• Road Tax Disc
• Vehicle log card
• Certificate of insurance
• Car owner manual

Miscellaneous

• Check tyres pressure
• Cruise control (if any)
• All goodies promised are given

Source: sgcarmart.com

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