Motoring » Buying A Car Buying New Buying Used Finance Insurance Buyer Beware On The Road On Two Wheels Emotive       WHAT SHOULD I CHECK WHEN I COLLECT MY NEW CAR? We've produced a checklist for you to print and take with you when you collect your car. It is important that you tick off every item before you drive off the forecourt as this puts you in a stronger legal position if there are any disputes. There shouldn't be, though. These pre-delivery checks are normally just a formality - albeit an important one. NEW CAR CHECKLIST Copy of dealer's pre-delivery inspection form Car manual and service book Road tax disc Completed invoice Spare wheel and tools All lights, including interior, work All indicators work All electric windows work All door locks work Alarm works Windscreen wipers work Audio system works Bodywork is free of dents and scratches Wheels/wheel trims are undamaged Interior trim, including seats, are undamaged Windows and windscreen are undamaged NEXT: WHAT IS THE REAL COST OF CAR OWNERSHIP? BACK TO BUYING A CAR HOMEPAGE