Member Since: 29 Apr 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 161
2 Days To Go
Friday is the special day. The anticipation builds, been exercising my grin muscles in readiness.
In follow up to JLMartin's check list I attach my own, you can tell I haven't been giving this much thought......
Any further thoughts on pick up checks to add are most welcome, for me and others too.
Documents/Things to Take
Original quote and order confirmation Just in case of arguments over spec or final price
Paper driving licence (needed for finance)
New insurance documents
Camera To capture happy moment of new ownership
Tyre Pressure Gauge
Body Checks Exterior
Panel and paint check dings pings scratches poor paint finish
Check all doors, bonnet and boot open and close smoothly Correct alignment of hinges and panels
Number plates correct registration number front and rear
Wheels / tyres and pressures Correct pressure, unworn, no sidewall damage from transporter /delivery process
Tailgate struts Loose
Spare wheel is correct type and fitted securely Tyre not worn ie not off someone else's car
Mudflaps? Did you order them, if so are they fitted
Body Checks Interior
Check leather seat facings and interior panels/carpets Look for marks or torn leather etc
Floor mats? Did you order them, if so are they fitted
Loadspace cover and rear luggage net? Are they there?
Lower console chiiller box
Smoker lighter? Did you order smoker pack
All handbooks / codes present
Body Checks Engine Bay
Bonnet lid catch works OK and engine compartment fluid checks before driving off.
Engine oil Level top up time Extra litre supplied gratis from dealer to keep you going till first service?
Remember this is a £30K - £40K car, spend half an hour on above before signing on the bottom line.
Systems Instructions - make sure you know how to:
Dual keys or personal ? Lazy Entry?
PTI Use Phone pairing
Sat Nav Use Does it have voice control?
Park brake
Powerfold mirrors and reverse dip position
Front seat memory Setting
Tow bar, storage and fitting it?
A/C controls and econ
Middle row seats controls Fold down and fold flat
Take 6 cds to check correct operation of load/unload
Before leaving make sure you have enough fuel; in all the excitement 'twould be embarrassing to forget.
Don't forget to leave dealership with grin on faceNOW SOLD: 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt silver with Alpaca Leather
Tow Pack, PTI, Full Size Spare
28th Jun 2006 8:36 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
...enjoy!
Picking a new car up from a dealer is one of lifes great pleasures!
I like the camera point! In addition, take someone with you to take photos of you and your new baby 8)
I managed to get my trade-in parked right next to my new D3 and my lad got a shot of the two parked side by side with me stood in the middle!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Big difference to when I picked my new D3 up. Walked around it, then signed the paperwork, then was off a couple of minutes later. All that was said was "you've had a Sport, so you'll know how it all works"...I agreed....I was gone.Matt
28th Jun 2006 8:55 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26705
Hmm All I got was a knock at the door, delivery driver just threw the keys at me and said 'sign ere mate'.
However, that was just 2 weeks after launch, so I was just sooo glad to get one anyway.
28th Jun 2006 9:26 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50944
Checks..... what checks
.....oh ...I know.....
Check No. 1 =.....clean your teeth
Enjoy it Simon 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
28th Jun 2006 10:56 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
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Go to the toilet before you get to your dealer just in case the excitement gets too much
28th Jun 2006 11:18 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Location: Hook Norton
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Get a shiny DISCO3 sticker to put in (or on) the window 8)
28th Jun 2006 11:19 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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Martin wrote:
Get a shiny DISCO3 sticker to put in (or on) the window 8)
You advertising again
28th Jun 2006 11:22 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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28th Jun 2006 11:22 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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28th Jun 2006 11:23 pm
SimonH
Member Since: 29 Apr 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 161
So lots of constructive advice for picking up a near £40K motor...
Looks like I'm being a tad 'a___ retentive' in my approach compared to others here. If you spent £40K ( not in the UK any more ) on a small house you would have a survey done...
Oh well, I am looking forward to the first drive as I'm picking it up from Marshalls of Peterborough and driving it back to north of York.
So if you see a D3 driver with a large grin heading north on the A1 mid Friday afternoon........ guess who?NOW SOLD: 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt silver with Alpaca Leather
Tow Pack, PTI, Full Size Spare
29th Jun 2006 8:19 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on Marshalls when you get it, as that's where mine is coming from.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
29th Jun 2006 8:22 am
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Just enjoy the moment really , identify any major issues at the time - minor ones, you probably wouldn't notice at handover anyway and can be sorted as and when...
I did complile my own checklist to take with me.... and binned it as I walked out of the house
29th Jun 2006 9:25 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Paint work is the only thing I'd really look at the rest can be sorted. Most the stuff they explain you'll not remember anyway. Have fun!DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
29th Jun 2006 9:29 am
SN
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Location: Romiley
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Its half past ten! Have you got it yet?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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