Re: Buying a Croma in the morning
What should you look / check for when viewing and test driving?
• service history
• condition – bodywork, interior, engine bay, kerbed wheels?
• mileage
• close all windows, turn off radio / CD and fan, drive on a rough road, listen for suspicious noise and feel for a supple ride
• no black smoke from the exhaust when accelerating strongly from low speed
• pickup is smooth at light throttle
• all inside and outside door handles work OK
• check that the hatch / tailgate / boot lock and release works OK using both the (micro)switch / handle on the hatch and the key fob
• no messages on the dash LCD
• no dashboard warning lights
• all windows work
• glove box lid opens and closes OK
• all recalls and software updates have been done
• there are 2 key fobs with the car
What should you look / check for when viewing and test driving?
• service history
• condition – bodywork, interior, engine bay, kerbed wheels?
• mileage
• close all windows, turn off radio / CD and fan, drive on a rough road, listen for suspicious noise and feel for a supple ride
• no black smoke from the exhaust when accelerating strongly from low speed
• pickup is smooth at light throttle
• all inside and outside door handles work OK
• check that the hatch / tailgate / boot lock and release works OK using both the (micro)switch / handle on the hatch and the key fob
• no messages on the dash LCD
• no dashboard warning lights
• all windows work
• glove box lid opens and closes OK
• all recalls and software updates have been done
• there are 2 key fobs with the car