I have gleaned these from various other posts to make one new clean list. Certainly will help clear my head from that fuzzy excitement when I take delivery which will be very soon.
Please add any more that you can think of :
Checklist :
Cover plates in the front wheel arches been fitted
Wheel nut covers
Wheel centre badges
Locking wheel bolt key and tools in the boot
Ipod & usb leads
Check reg document has correct numbers of the car on chassis etc. All the options are there and working.
Then usual, paint quality, dents, marks, colour difference, wheel marks, interior marks, panel gaps.
Make sure under rear of the car is fine as its not unknown due to the 55psi storage pressure(check tyre presures too) for it to slide and fall off the transporter.
Check the oil and water and not left it at shipping levels etc etc.
Ask for a copy of the PDI and work your own way through it.
Full Spacesaver Sparewheel in boot - (UK Spec.)
Check the condition of all the bodywork, wheels and interior, fog lights for stone chips (if its got cosmetic damage its going to be down to you once you drive away).
Marks on wheels from lashing ratchet strap from the transporter lorry.
Look very carefully for any small dents or chips. Crouch low and look along the sides of the vehicle and all around for anything out of the ordinary. If the car is outside and it has been raining tell the dealer you will be inspecting the car as soon as it is dry as you wouldn't see anything small if wet.
Check panel alignment
Check the fit of the doors (front especially) up at the top of the window towards the rear.
Have a good look at the seats and the fit of all the trim inside.
Check the transport blocks have been removed from the suspension springs
Headlight settings are on UK setting (ie headlights are not always on with ignition)
Full Alarm and Immobiliser (check by locking someone in the car, keep still for a minute, and then move arms around) (Import only)
English Manuals in leatherbound GTi holder (UK Spec)
Make sure all other documents are in the vehicle wallet.
Radio security code has been inputted and you have the number etc
Make sure there are no stray rags/cloths in the engine compartment.
Make sure they have filled in and stamped the PDI part of the service book
Bottle opener in the centre compartment (in between gear stick and armrest), dealers like to keep these.
Smoking Pack/Non smoking pack (which ever you ordered)
Check VIN numbers match between the car and documentation
Make sure you are set up for the service regime you want (Longlife or time & distance)
If there is no top up oil in a little bag in the boot ask for some
Check the bolt caps have been inserted in the holes on the wheels
Drop the windows right down, and then put them back up on auto (so push/pull knob the double click and don't hold it). Make sure the windows don't drop when they're about an inch from shut.
Key adapter for locking wheel nuts (should be in the boot, with the spare wheel)
Two keys with remote locking functions, plus plastic key tag - with serial number, for ordering replacement key if necessary
Go for blast and enjoy !
