New car pickup - visual things to check

[bigmouthmedia]

Done by the dealer. Fantastic hey.

I'm actually deleting the tint from the package (reducing the finance is the reason) and will get it done later.

Any good suggestions for tinters in Victoria ?

The main ones are Tint A Car and Tint PRofessor - don't know who VW would use to do it.

[KWICKS]

Rob Tait is your man.

http://www.cartint.net.au/index.html

Check out the testimonials page.

[cme2c]

Absolute must... I remember when my sister got her vw polo she tested the heater and it wasn't working... Reason, they didn't install one... So definitely check all electrics.

Now that's funny. Last car I had that didn't come with a heater was a 1968 Valiant.

[Brian]

Now that's funny. Last car I had that didn't come with a heater was a 1968 Valiant.

63 Holden, I put an aftermarket one in for $25 (1 weeks wage!)

[bigmouthmedia]

Hey KWicks, thanks for the heads up, i'm adding it to the list.

I'm also interested in Arma Tint - they're all round Melbourne and have competitive quote too - and the bloke I spoke to at Coburg was really decent (ie we had a normal conversation !!!!)

[mehanee]

I would also check all your lights are working. I've only had my golf for 1 month and found my drivers side reverse light was out.

[coastie]

I would also check all your lights are working. I've only had my golf for 1 month and found my drivers side reverse light was out.

Would that be because there isn't a reverse light on that side? RTM

[Christopher]

Yes, you should note that there is only one reverse light.

[Dubya]

Yes, you should note that there is only one reverse light.

But what a reverse light it is!

I'd check the alloys for scratches to ensure that you or your partner really was the first one to scratch them, not the apprentice mechanic who fanged it up to the motor registry!

[Christopher]

But what a reverse light it is!

I'd check the alloys for scratches to ensure that you or your partner really was the first one to scratch them, not the apprentice mechanic who fanged it up to the motor registry!

I couldn't agree more... VW have one doing the exactly the same thing others have two to do...

Also, if you have factory / dealer tint, make sure there are no scratches / bubbles in the tint and most importantly, that you have the bottle opener!