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motorheadkev · 12-22-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FlightSoftware

I'm making notes for when I pick up my car, based on the experiences I've read about on here. If something more complete exists, point me to it. Please suggest changes / additions... I know this isn't complete.

(I realize some (most?) will think this is overkill. Maybe I even agree. Except once I sign for it, I have an 11 hour drive home and I'd like to have something to guide an inspection other than "Yeah, looks like what I ordered.")

Pre Delivery
- Request no "dealer emblem" (the painted advertisement for where you bought it)
- Request no detailing
- If you don't need a front license plate, tell them not to drill / install mount for it.
Exterior
- Paint
  - All surfaces / panels have consistent color, coverage
  - Scratches / swirls - Inspect using bright light, note locations
  - Note any orange peeling
  - Look for any other imperfections
- Body
  - Dents
  - Missing / incorrectly installed trim (GFX, bow ties, emblems, decals, etc)
  - Gas cap closes flush with body
  - Gaps between panels are uniform and appropriate (Problems reported with hood alignment and side doors rubbing on panel in front when opened).
  - Headlights / taillights unscratched, unbroken
  - All LPO items installed / factory versions made available to take home.
  - Correct wheels
  - Correct brakes
  - Trunk
    - Check interior paint coverage (around seal, hinges, interior of trunk)
    - (tire inflation kit? Cargo net? what else? These are optional)
    - Check trunk open / close / lock /unlock
  - Under hood
    - Condition / presence of paint where paint should be
    - Any idea how to check for the 'blocks' that protect suspension some cars ship with?
    - Check hood for open / close
- Correct Tire Pressure
- Front / back turn signals work
- Brake lights work
- Backup lights work
Interior
- Check all infotainment system functions (radio, xm, onstar, play from usb, wireless charger)
- Check all DIC displays (cycle through)
- Check HUD, if installed
- Check disco lighting, if installed
- Check heated seats / ventilated seats / heated steering wheel if installed
- Run adjustable seats "stop to stop" in all directions
- Check center console (open /close, interior)
- Check AC/Heater function
- Rear window defrost
- Fit / finish of all interior trim
- Window operations, both windows
- interior lighting
- Door locks / remote unlock
- Backup key (in fob) works
- Check fuses (two fuse boxes) to ensure all fuses fully seated.
Test Drive
- Remote start (if equipped)works
- Gas gauge works
- Dual Mode Exhaust works
- Cycle through drive modes
- Alignment (car doesnt pull to one side or another)
Paperwork
- XM Subscription confirmed for 12 months (not three)
- OnStar activated
- tax, tag, title, loan... not sure about this
- Get your window sticker
- Get the "event history" for your car
- Check warranty start date (see this thread)

I will use this today when I look at my car.