New Car Checklist

breeno · 18-02-2023 8:04am #1

Hi All

Hoping to pick up my new car at the end of the month. It's our first brand new car but I'm just wondering if there's anything to look out for before driving it away? I'm not mechanical myself but will check door and boot mechanisms are smooth and quiet etc and seat movement etc but is there any kind of checklist of things to watch out for before taking delivery?

Cheers.

Atlantic Dawn · 18-02-2023 8:19am

This thread a few weeks ago is a good reference point. Main thing I'd check is the spec matches what you ordered.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058278851/new-car-checklist

breeno · 18-02-2023 8:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120256233#Comment_120256233

Perfect, will take a look! Thanks

breeno · 27-02-2023 10:32am

Just one other query on this one. We're picking up the car on Wednesday and I'm wondering if there's a 'normal' amount of mileage a new car should have when collecting? I presume the car will have been driven and checked by the service team and moved around here and there so it naturally won't be 0km. I'm more wanting to check that it hasn't been given out to any other customers for a cheeky test drive etc.

bazz26 · 27-02-2023 11:49am

I'd expect the car to have less than 100 miles on the clock.

breeno · 27-02-2023 4:08pm

Cheers Bazz.

R.O.R · 28-02-2023 2:40pm

Most brand spanking new cars I've had in usually have around 12km on the clock. Very few have come in with less than that, and some come off a truck with up to 20km.

Anything below 50km I'd consider delivery mileage - might have been driven from one site to another or from storage to the dealership to save time waiting on transporters.

Anything over 50km I'd query, but wouldn't make a big fuss over. Over 100km I'd make a fuss.

breeno · 28-02-2023 5:17pm

Got confirmation that it's 10km so I'm delighted with that.

R.O.R · 28-02-2023 7:42pm

It was probably registered today to hit end of month targets, so when you get home with the RF100, before you tax it on motortax.ie, declare it off the road for 3 months.

You can then log on again on Thursday and tax it from the start of March, overriding the off the road declaration.

It takes about 30 seconds to declare it off the road. Might only save €10-€15 depending on the tax rate but better in your pocket than the government for a few seconds work, when the car was off the road in February.

Henry Ford III · 01-03-2023 1:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120293496#Comment_120293496

Way less than that normally.

p.s. I was late to the thread.

User1998 · 01-03-2023 3:22pm

Dont some new cars get clocked back to 0km before being sold?

R.O.R · 02-03-2023 2:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120301879#Comment_120301879

None that I've ever seen, and I've seen more than a few...

bikermartin · 24-05-2024 2:13pm

Hey there!

Congrats on your new car! I just got a new Mini Cooper myself, and I was super excited and a bit anxious about it too. Aside from checking the basics like doors and seats, don't forget to inspect the exterior for any scratches or dents, ensure all electronics are functioning, and verify that you have the owner’s manual and all keys. Also, double-check the mileage to ensure it aligns with what was promised.

A friend recommended A-1 Auto Transport when I needed my Mini Cooper shipped. I had so much going on, and they really made the process easy for me. Owning a car is awesome – it gives you freedom, convenience, and a sense of independence. Enjoy your new ride!