Need Advice on collecting my new car
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Hi,
I'm a newbie here as well as a newbie to cars...
Need some advice on what to check for when collecting my 1st car.... 
Please give me your guidance...
Thank you... -
1) The spare tyre is in there.
2) There is a full tank of petrol.
3) The brake and signal indicator lights work. -
make sure everthg is new.... n get a copy of yr log card
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check the body and kits whether have dents or not den....
aircon cold ornot.. -
wonder if anyone tried this.
bring the salesman out w u n go thru a carwash. see the car got leak or not... -
check the horn to see if its loud enuf
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btw u din happen to buy a white evo ix...did u?Originally posted by Timer23:Hi,
I'm a newbie here as well as a newbie to cars... Need some advice on what to check for when collecting my 1st car.... Please give me your guidance...
Thank you...
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leak quite difficult to find de.. muz those big heavy stormy day den maybe u wil find or see the leak..Originally posted by skeujin:wonder if anyone tried this.
bring the salesman out w u n go thru a carwash. see the car got leak or not... -
The following is contributed by a fellow member. It is a general checklist only and is not exhaustive. Please conduct any further checks which you may deem necessary.Originally posted by Timer23:Hi,
I'm a newbie here as well as a newbie to cars... Need some advice on what to check for when collecting my 1st car.... Please give me your guidance...
Thank you...
Here's a list of things you might want to take note of when collecting your new vehicle. The SE will also have a general checklist to run through with you.
Interior:
1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock
2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)
3. Electric mirrors
4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch
5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray
6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.
7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)
8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever
9. Boot and fuel tank cover lever
10. Seat adjuster
11. Mirrors
12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)
13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger
14. Radio/CD player
15. Gear shift able to move freely.
16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.
17. Glovebox
18. Handbrake
19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)
20. Seats (check for stains or holes)
21. Speakers
22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youÂ’re collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)
23. Owner's manual
24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).
Exterior:
1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearence lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.
2. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)
3. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)
4. Alarm lock
5. Lock using key
6. Opening boot with key
7. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.
8. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures
9. Check the rims for scratches
10. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)
Under the bonnet:
1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.
2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.
3. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there.
Enjoy your new car. -
make sure the key can use
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hehe...Originally posted by skeujin:btw u din happen to buy a white evo ix...did u? no lah... i not born with silver spoon... got a Kia Rio 2006... expecting arrival Jan'06... -
Hey man thanks alot... thats a great help...Originally posted by nullifi3d:The following is contributed by a fellow member. It is a general checklist only and is not exhaustive. Please conduct any further checks which you may deem necessary.
Here's a list of things you might want to take note of when collecting your new vehicle. The SE will also have a general checklist to run through with you.
Interior:
1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock
2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)
3. Electric mirrors
4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch
5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray
6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.
7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)
8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever
9. Boot and fuel tank cover lever
10. Seat adjuster
11. Mirrors
12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)
13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger
14. Radio/CD player
15. Gear shift able to move freely.
16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.
17. Glovebox
18. Handbrake
19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)
20. Seats (check for stains or holes)
21. Speakers
22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youÂ’re collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)
23. Owner's manual
24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).
Exterior:
1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearence lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.
2. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)
3. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)
4. Alarm lock
5. Lock using key
6. Opening boot with key
7. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.
8. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures
9. Check the rims for scratches
10. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)
Under the bonnet:
1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.
2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.
3. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there.
Enjoy your new car. esp for a newbie like me... -
erm..may i know hw much does a brand new nissan 350Z cost?n if i were to modify its egine to 815 horse power n wif perfect handling for highway racing...hw much wuld it cost total?thanks
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LoL i think buy zonda cheaperOriginally posted by olala:erm..may i know hw much does a brand new nissan 350Z cost?n if i were to modify its egine to 815 horse power n wif perfect handling for highway racing...hw much wuld it cost total?thanks -
i dun think new cars come with full tank wor... unless the SE offer it to u.Originally posted by ditzy:1) The spare tyre is in there.
2) There is a full tank of petrol.
3) The brake and signal indicator lights work.
Oh check the odometer also -
Just make sure they hand you the keys.
That't it! -
[quote]Originally posted by Timer23:
Hey man thanks alot... thats a great help... esp for a newbie like me...[/quote
get nullifi3d to go with you. If you like we are can come along for the free joy ride. -
very gd info...for those who need it can print this out and bring there 1 by 1 check.Originally posted by nullifi3d:The following is contributed by a fellow member. It is a general checklist only and is not exhaustive. Please conduct any further checks which you may deem necessary.
Here's a list of things you might want to take note of when collecting your new vehicle. The SE will also have a general checklist to run through with you.
Interior:
1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock
2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)
3. Electric mirrors
4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch
5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray
6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.
7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)
8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever
9. Boot and fuel tank cover lever
10. Seat adjuster
11. Mirrors
12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)
13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger
14. Radio/CD player
15. Gear shift able to move freely.
16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.
17. Glovebox
18. Handbrake
19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)
20. Seats (check for stains or holes)
21. Speakers
22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youÂ’re collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)
23. Owner's manual
24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).
Exterior:
1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearence lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.
2. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)
3. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)
4. Alarm lock
5. Lock using key
6. Opening boot with key
7. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.
8. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures
9. Check the rims for scratches
10. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)
Under the bonnet:
1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.
2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.
3. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there.
Enjoy your new car. -
anyone tested the car's airbag and the strength of the front area by smashing to another car?
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Originally posted by raceguysg:LoL i think buy zonda cheaper
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Hohoho....Originally posted by LinYu:get nullifi3d to go with you. If you like we are can come along for the free joy ride. hm... hope my 1st passenger is a chio bu... haha... -
Hahaha... Nice try....Originally posted by ceecookie:anyone tested the car's airbag and the strength of the front area by smashing to another car? doubt anyone would be so " intelligent " to do that... -
$1 at plaza sing, $2 at marina southOriginally posted by olala:erm..may i know hw much does a brand new nissan 350Z cost?n if i were to modify its egine to 815 horse power n wif perfect handling for highway racing...hw much wuld it cost total?thanks -
Kia Rio? Charm.Originally posted by Timer23:hehe... no lah... i not born with silver spoon... got a Kia Rio 2006... expecting arrival Jan'06...
Did you watch Top Gear?
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HUHOriginally posted by JuMbLeBoY:Kia Rio? Charm.
Did you watch Top Gear? 
Top Gear?? some Automobile tv programs? nope... care to share?