What should you pay attention to when picking up a new car?
Buying a new car is an exciting thing, but when picking up the car, be sure to carefully check every detail of the vehicle to avoid problems later. The following are things you need to pay attention to when picking up your new car to help you successfully complete the car picking up process.
1. Vehicle appearance inspection

When picking up your vehicle, you first need to carefully inspect its appearance to make sure there are no scratches, dents or other damage. The following are specific inspection items:
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| Body paint | Check for scratches, discoloration or uneven paint finish |
| Doors, hood and trunk | Is the switch smooth and the sealing strip intact? |
| tires | Check tire pressure, tread depth and wear |
| glass | Check for cracks or scratches |
2. Vehicle interior inspection
The interior is the most touched part in daily driving, so be sure to check carefully:
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| seat | Whether the adjustment function is normal and whether there is any damage or stains |
| Instrument panel and central control | Is the screen display normal and the buttons sensitive? |
| air conditioning system | Are the cooling and heating functions normal? |
| sound system | Is the sound clear and the Bluetooth connection stable? |
3. Vehicle Function Test
When picking up a new car, be sure to test whether all functions are normal to avoid problems in subsequent use:
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| lighting system | Are the high and low beams, turn signals, and brake lights normal? |
| Windows and sunroofs | Whether the lifting is smooth and whether there is any abnormal noise |
| engine | Whether the startup is smooth and whether there is any abnormal noise |
| brake system | Are the brakes sensitive and make any abnormal noise? |
4. Inspection of vehicle documents and accessories
When picking up the car, be sure to check whether the documents and accessories that come with the car are complete:
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| vehicle certificate | Make sure the vehicle can be properly registered |
| Car purchase invoice | Check whether the amount is consistent with the model |
| Maintenance manual | Confirm warranty policy and maintenance cycle |
| Vehicle tools | Are the spare tires, jacks, warning triangles, etc. complete? |
5. Test drive inspection
When picking up the car, it is recommended to conduct a brief test drive to ensure that the vehicle runs normally:
| Check items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| steering wheel | Is the steering flexible and free of deviation? |
| gearbox | Is the gear shifting smooth and without any interruption? |
| suspension system | Is it comfortable when passing the speed bump and is there any abnormal noise? |
| Noise control | Is the noise in the car within a reasonable range? |
6. Other matters needing attention
In addition to the above inspection items, you also need to pay attention to the following points:
1.Check vehicle information: Make sure the vehicle VIN number and engine number are consistent with the documents.
2.Check production date: Avoid mentioning stock cars. Generally, the production date is within 3 months.
3.Confirm that the insurance is in effect: Make sure the insurance is in effect before picking up the car to avoid risks on the road.
4.Keep vehicle inspection records: If there is any problem, communicate with the 4S store in time and keep the evidence.
By carefully checking the above steps, you can be sure to get a perfect new car and avoid the trouble down the road. I wish you a happy car pickup and safe driving!
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