Receiving a new car is always a moment that many people look forward to. However, because they are too excited, many customers sign the receipt minutes immediately and skip the overall inspection step.
According to a technician at the Ninety Eight Auto Auto Repair, Maintenance and Care Center (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), just a few minutes of careful inspection, buyers can detect early errors arising during production, transportation or storage, thereby avoiding later disputes.
The first thing to do is to compare documents and payments. Buyers should check the purchase and sale contract, vehicle information, chassis number, engine number (if any), selling price, taxes, fees and the amount of money paid to ensure that all content is in accordance with the agreement.
Next is to check the exterior. Instead of just looking directly, you should observe the body at many angles, especially the angle of inclination to easily detect small dentures or deformations. At the same time, carefully check the paint, headlights, rearview mirrors, front and rear bumpers and all car windows to detect scratches, cracks or chicks if any.
A detail often overlooked is the gap between the body details. Buyers should observe the distance between the car door, hood, trunk and body panels. If the gap is uneven, it is necessary to ask the dealer to check again because this may be a sign of assembly defect or the car was previously affected before handover.
Inside the cockpit, start the car and check all functions such as entertainment screens, air conditioning, lighting system, power windows, door locks, horns, wipers and control buttons. At the same time, observe the seats, steering wheel, door panels and interior details to ensure no scratches, tears or unreliable assembly.
Finally, don't ignore the ODO meter and tires. According to the experience of technicians at Ninety Eight Auto, new cars usually only have a very short operating range to serve technical inspection and move in the warehouse. If the ODO meter (or meter) displays exceeding about 30 km, buyers should ask the dealer to clearly explain the cause before signing the receipt. In addition, it is necessary to check the correct tire type, tire pressure and tire condition according to manufacturer standards.
Although new cars rarely encounter serious errors, checking all items before signing the handover record will help buyers feel more secure, while protecting their rights if problems arise after leaving the dealership.
