Buying used car frm AM dealer, what to check over on the car
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I bought the car over the phone : v8 vantage roadster with 18k miles and 1 owner from AM official dealer network.
Going to see the car now, the dealer guaranteed it is in tip top condition and am wondering if I have missed out anything to check over?
Do Aston Martin do a full mechanical detail on their used cars (another AM dealer told me they do). If they haven't done it at this dealer, is it reasonable to request it.
Here is the checklist (sorry it's not organised well):
radiator condition (water levels look around engine bay)
creaming in oil cap
door handle area not rusting
boot lid button working
light units not cracked
clutch judder, when pulling away on incline or reverse. rattle, slip.moving slowy in moving traffic make sure nothing wrong. manual changes on the paddles.
tyre life remaining and tyre brand, even wear.
locking wheel nuts?
steering lock to lock. put the steering wheel to the max locks.
condition of brake pads and discs.
Check bodywork for respray or unaligned panels
check the hood works, put it up and down 5 TIMES to check that it works properly.
it should also open and close at slow speeds.
check there is not damage to outside or inside of the hood (rips or tears)
rattles when driving with hood up and with hood down.
check seats go backwards and forwards properly and no damage to them at the back, check not dirty underneath them or fungus from water condensation.
check : heated seats are working. Play with all electronics check they are working, glovebox.
in boot that it’s not dirty
condition of tyres, no cuts to sidewalls etc
INTERIOR
check no water in the interior
all electronics working
a/c working
damage to interior bits
doors open and close well
seat bolster
seat movement
check key is not damaged and working properly
battery, how old
stereo - white script not worn off, all working properly
trip computer and warning messages
cigratette lighter termals working
ipod, bluetooth
fuel filler cap release
seats and memory functions
listen to stereo check speakers are not damaged
headlight washers work on hid lights
spare wheel, toolkit etc.
TEST DRIVE
bumpy road for rattles in and outside the car and roof
hard on the brakes, check all fine, no squealing.
Going to see the car now, the dealer guaranteed it is in tip top condition and am wondering if I have missed out anything to check over?
Do Aston Martin do a full mechanical detail on their used cars (another AM dealer told me they do). If they haven't done it at this dealer, is it reasonable to request it.
Here is the checklist (sorry it's not organised well):
radiator condition (water levels look around engine bay)
creaming in oil cap
door handle area not rusting
boot lid button working
light units not cracked
clutch judder, when pulling away on incline or reverse. rattle, slip.moving slowy in moving traffic make sure nothing wrong. manual changes on the paddles.
tyre life remaining and tyre brand, even wear.
locking wheel nuts?
steering lock to lock. put the steering wheel to the max locks.
condition of brake pads and discs.
Check bodywork for respray or unaligned panels
check the hood works, put it up and down 5 TIMES to check that it works properly.
it should also open and close at slow speeds.
check there is not damage to outside or inside of the hood (rips or tears)
rattles when driving with hood up and with hood down.
check seats go backwards and forwards properly and no damage to them at the back, check not dirty underneath them or fungus from water condensation.
check : heated seats are working. Play with all electronics check they are working, glovebox.
in boot that it’s not dirty
condition of tyres, no cuts to sidewalls etc
INTERIOR
check no water in the interior
all electronics working
a/c working
damage to interior bits
doors open and close well
seat bolster
seat movement
check key is not damaged and working properly
battery, how old
stereo - white script not worn off, all working properly
trip computer and warning messages
cigratette lighter termals working
ipod, bluetooth
fuel filler cap release
seats and memory functions
listen to stereo check speakers are not damaged
headlight washers work on hid lights
spare wheel, toolkit etc.
TEST DRIVE
bumpy road for rattles in and outside the car and roof
hard on the brakes, check all fine, no squealing.
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