Pre-delivery checklist

[jwight]

Seems like there are enough folks with cars now that we know some of the delivery pitfalls and can put a list together to help those who will pick up their cars in the future. So, what should be checked/verified before you take the keys and drive away?

In no particular order:

Complete walk through of car with dealer rep
Tire pressure set to factory spec
Headlights correctly aimed
Horn working
Shifter "recall" performed [confirm lubrication]
Gas cap on tight
Fluids topped up (oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer)
Brakes checked and bled if necesssary
Two operational ignition keys
All door latches and locks working with key fob (chirp/no chirp?)
Check tailgate alignment with the roof
Battery all charged up
Full tank of gas
ALL installed equipment/options working properly (i.e.: heated seats, rear defroster, a/c...even small things like signal bulbs and pod clock)
Check radio operation and reception (AM/FM bands)
Owners manual and assorted booklets in place
A list of "who to contact" at dealership - salesperson, manager, service, parts, etc.
Who to contact (if interested) for the local smart owners chapter
Call dealer in advance so they don't drill holes in the front of the car - no front plate states or gominigo solution
Also rear of car if you have your own solution for the rear plate

Feel free to add others!

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by jwight

Seems like there are enough folks with cars now that we know some of the delivery pitfalls and can put a list together to help those who will pick up their cars in the future. So, what should be checked/verified before you take the keys and drive away?

In no particular order:

Tire pressure set to factory spec
Headlights correctly aimed
Horn working
Shifter "recall" performed
Gas cap on tight

Feel free to add others!

Fluids topped up (oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer). Brakes checked and bled if necesssary. Two operational ignition keys. All door latches and locks working.

[wahi]

Battery all charged up..
Full tank o' gas

[2mutch]

ALL installed equipment/options working properly (i.e.: heated seats, rear defroster, a/c...even small things like signal bulbs and pod clock).

Owners manual and assorted booklets in place.

A list of "who to contact" at dealership - salesperson, manager, service, parts, etc.

Who to contact (if interested) for the local smart owners chapter.

[jwight]

Any last minute additions?

[HENSgirl]

If you live in a state that doesn't require a front licence plate, call dealer in advance so they don't drill holes in the front of the car. Otherwise, your baby may wind up with a pierced nose.

[Mousecat]

What a great idea. Thanks.

[Gortok]

Originally Posted by HENSgirl

...a pierced nose...

You mean cheek or chin, don't you?

[tivoboy]

Yeaaah, this list was NOT followed by my dealer, I had to point out a number of items when I picked up. I also SAW their checklist when I got to the dealer, so I saw a couple of items and commented they were not done. No full tank of gas, the tailgate was off, the car was not prepped or detailed, just sitting outside, the bottom SKID plate was OFF on one corner and dragging on the ground, couldn't find the manual, all stickers were on the car still, the front plate was PUT ON which I SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED NOT TO, and not it has to go back to be bondo'd most likely and repainted. What a waste of time.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by tivoboy

Yeaaah, this list was NOT followed by my dealer, I had to point out a number of items when I picked up. I also SAW their checklist when I got to the dealer, so I saw a couple of items and commented they were not done. No full tank of gas, the tailgate was off, the car was not prepped or detailed, just sitting outside, the bottom SKID plate was OFF on one corner and dragging on the ground, couldn't find the manual, all stickers were on the car still, the front plate was PUT ON which I SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED NOT TO, and not it has to go back to be bondo'd most likely and repainted. What a waste of time.

Wow! Which smart center?