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Since some of us are soon to take delivery of new cars, I thought it might be useful to compile a post-delivery checklist for owners. Dealers have their pre-delivery checklist, and I am looking for tips for the new owner on things to look for when they arrive at the showroom on the big day.
Here are a few items I came up with. Some are general for any new car [from Motley Fool] and some are specific to the Thunderbird.
Any others?
Here are a few items I came up with. Some are general for any new car [from Motley Fool] and some are specific to the Thunderbird.
- Verify the VIN. Mixups are unlikely, but do happen.
- Ask if any repairs were made. Things can happen during transit. Honest dealers will tell you up front, but you should still ask.
- Check the paint job. Orange peel is more visible under flourescent lighting.
- Examine the fit of all doors, hinges, the hardtop and softtop. Do they work and seal properly? Is there any evidence of water damage to the softtop?
- Is the engine compartment in perfect shape? Is every dip stick, plastic cover, wire harness present and properly secured? All the fluids should be at optimal levels: oil, transmission, power steering, brake, windshield wash, and coolant. There should be very little dirt and grime, and not a single sign of fluid leakage of any kind.
- Inspect the windows, headlights and mirrors for chips, cracks and other defects. Some T-birds showed bubbles in the headlight assembly that may result in water seepage and fogging [this has been a significant problem for some new LS's.]
- Take a test drive and recheck the engine afterward for fluid leakage.
Any others?