Collection New cars (what should you get)?

MARK182 · 21st January 2007, 16:35

think it might be useful if people could post up what you should be checking for when we pick up our new cars ie
tyre foam stuff
3 years breakdown card etc

czechplastik · 21st January 2007, 20:22

Is this not buried somewhere in the forum already? I thought there was some form of checklist? If not could be a good idea for the wiki!

MARK182 · 21st January 2007, 20:25

i had a search but found nothing
sorry if it is though

MARK182 · 21st January 2007, 20:29

just did another search and there is a fault checklist but i was thinking what things should be with the car as std.

czechplastik · 21st January 2007, 20:29

I may have read that somewhere else! I'll stick something in the wiki and see if people can help out.

czechplastik · 21st January 2007, 20:34

Mark, set up a topic in the wiki for this, hopefully someone can help you out.

CZ

Pottsy · 21st January 2007, 22:02

The original list was here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...=1523#post1523

And I've copied it into the wiki, so all can edit it. Hope this helps.

Maldax · 21st January 2007, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

The original list was here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...=1523#post1523

And I've copied it into the wiki, so all can edit it. Hope this helps.

I was just doing that very thing! you beat me to it

Brodick · 21st January 2007, 22:13

I sent a copy of the list to me dealer and hinted that I expected if any of these issues were apparent that it would be taken care of at the PDI
He came back to me saying that there had been problems with '06 build
cars but no so with the '07 build and assured me the PDI would be to their usual High Standards

As I have said before I have a lot of confidence in my dealer and any issues we have had in the past have been dealt with quickly and efficiently
They know not to cross me

Brodick · 21st January 2007, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARK182

just did another search and there is a fault checklist but i was thinking what things should be with the car as std.

Nothing different than from picking up any new car !

You will get your

V5 Document
Owners Handbook, Service Manual
Radio code, and AA details in a wallet/folder

Check the car over on arrival at the dealership
make sure no marks on the paint or wheels etc

Same thing inside check the dash for marks and the
seats, lift the boot and your can of foam should be in there
if you have ordered extras for the car make sure they are all in
or on the car.

Lastly your dealer will go over the controls with you

Simple

Kremmen · 22nd January 2007, 08:20

You mention the V5 - I've always received that some time later direct from the DVLA.

andi22b · 22nd January 2007, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

You mention the V5 - I've always received that some time later direct from the DVLA.

Mine actually turned up in the post before I picked the car up.
That came as a surprise.

Brodick · 22nd January 2007, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

You mention the V5 - I've always received that some time later direct from the DVLA.

Fair Point Kremmen the V5 is sent by post

Sorry - my mistake

MARK182 · 22nd January 2007, 17:32

the reason i posted this is because when i was picking my clio 182 up dealers were not giving people the tyre foam, mats (that came std) and luggage nets, also it had 3 years breakdown but did not include punchers, homestart but you could upgrade the policy for £50 for the 3 years but the dealers did not tell you this.

sw1 · 26th January 2007, 12:16

Hi Mar,

You a 182 drive , I'm a 172 drive really thinking of getting a Civic.

Your feedback would be great , reckon I'm going to miss that hardcore driving expereience but you can't have everything.

MARK182 · 26th January 2007, 18:31

Hi sw1
for me i need a bigger car and the civic was the best looking and that is why i went for it.
i have thought about what you have said about misssing the hardcore driving experiance and i probably will when out on the twisty b roads but for 90% of the time i feel the civic will be better with all that torque (maybe i am getting lazy and don't want to keep changing down a gear lol)
also look at it like this you will not get another car that handles like the clio so don't compare the two.
i hope i will be able to tell you more in 33days and 16hours but i am not counting

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21st January 2007, 20:22	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is this not buried somewhere in the forum already? I thought there was some form of checklist? If not could be a good idea for the wiki!

21st January 2007, 20:25	#3 (permalink)
MARK182 Wheelnut Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i had a search but found nothing sorry if it is though

21st January 2007, 20:29	#4 (permalink)
MARK182 Wheelnut Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	just did another search and there is a fault checklist but i was thinking what things should be with the car as std.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I may have read that somewhere else! I'll stick something in the wiki and see if people can help out.

21st January 2007, 20:34	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mark, set up a topic in the wiki for this, hopefully someone can help you out. CZ

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,899 Thanks: 26 Thanked 233 Times in 126 Posts iTrader: (0)	The original list was here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...=1523#post1523 And I've copied it into the wiki, so all can edit it. Hope this helps.

21st January 2007, 22:13	#9 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,893 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	I sent a copy of the list to me dealer and hinted that I expected if any of these issues were apparent that it would be taken care of at the PDI He came back to me saying that there had been problems with '06 build cars but no so with the '07 build and assured me the PDI would be to their usual High Standards As I have said before I have a lot of confidence in my dealer and any issues we have had in the past have been dealt with quickly and efficiently They know not to cross me

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	You mention the V5 - I've always received that some time later direct from the DVLA.

22nd January 2007, 17:32	#14 (permalink)
MARK182 Wheelnut Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	the reason i posted this is because when i was picking my clio 182 up dealers were not giving people the tyre foam, mats (that came std) and luggage nets, also it had 3 years breakdown but did not include punchers, homestart but you could upgrade the policy for £50 for the 3 years but the dealers did not tell you this.

26th January 2007, 12:16	#15 (permalink)
sw1 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th July 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Mar, You a 182 drive , I'm a 172 drive really thinking of getting a Civic. Your feedback would be great , reckon I'm going to miss that hardcore driving expereience but you can't have everything.

26th January 2007, 18:31	#16 (permalink)
MARK182 Wheelnut Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi sw1 for me i need a bigger car and the civic was the best looking and that is why i went for it. i have thought about what you have said about misssing the hardcore driving experiance and i probably will when out on the twisty b roads but for 90% of the time i feel the civic will be better with all that torque (maybe i am getting lazy and don't want to keep changing down a gear lol) also look at it like this you will not get another car that handles like the clio so don't compare the two. i hope i will be able to tell you more in 33days and 16hours but i am not counting