Courtesy car checklist help please?

tasticz

I recently posted about my involvment in an accident. Now this thursday I will be recieving a courtesy car from repair shop.

Can you please tell me the checklist or the things i should check on the car before accepting it please?

Last time my dad had a courtesy car with driveassist they tried to charge extra but finally backed down at the end we didn't know we had to check but this time we will check it before signing anything....

also they have told us we need to give debit/credit card detail whilst signing the agreement is this normal? which card detail is best to give? debit/credit which will protect me more if any dispute arises?

so far i have made these list

1) Note down the mileage of the car at the time of delivery and take a picture
2) take a picture of the fuel tank
3) check the car for scratches and make note on agreement if any?

can anyone think of anything else please? I probably won't be driving the courtesy car unless its an emergency so any help is appreciated!

Crabman

Tyre condition, tread depth, scratches to wheel hub covers/alloy wheels (if it has alloys, check that the locking nut is in the vehicle).

Also check the interior of the vehicle & check that the spare wheel is present.

If there is any damage, take photos and make sure it's referenced on the paperwork.

Obviously don't rush to sign the paperwork - these documents can have a LOT of terms and conditions and it's important you read and understand it all before agreeing.

oldhand

Check oil,water and all fluid levels,look for any leaks from same.
Check all windows (electric) work as required.
check car is taxed,MOTd.
Check tyres are road legal,and spare, wheelbrace and jack included.
Check all switches and audio equipment work.
Check for any damage,scrapes and make sure to agree with person delivering car on the damage and get a signature to say so.
Make sure your insurance covers you to drive the car.

tasticz

Crabman wrote: »

Tyre condition, tread depth, scratches to wheel hub covers/alloy wheels (if it has alloys, check that the locking nut is in the vehicle).

Also check the interior of the vehicle & check that the spare wheel is present.

If there is any damage, take photos and make sure it's referenced on the paperwork.

Obviously don't rush to sign the paperwork - these documents can have a LOT of terms and conditions and it's important you read and understand it all before agreeing.

oldhand wrote: »

Check oil,water and all fluid levels,look for any leaks from same.
Check all windows (electric) work as required.
check car is taxed,MOTd.
Check tyres are road legal,and spare, wheelbrace and jack included.
Check all switches and audio equipment work.
Check for any damage,scrapes and make sure to agree with person delivering car on the damage and get a signature to say so.
Make sure your insurance covers you to drive the car.

thanks for quick reply guys

any idea which card details i should give credit/debit?

GJ_WRX

Do all of the above. Also check the areas which are most prone to damage, ie wing mirrors, all 4 corners of the car bumpers and the wheels if they are alloys. Any damage then take a pic.

Fuel is the worst things with these as will no doubt have next none in it.

I'd go for a credit car to the security as atleast you have a bit more protection if they try to charge you for anything.

forgotmyname

Also look for damage thats low down where you wouldnt normally think of looking.

tasticz

GJ_WRX wrote: »

Do all of the above. Also check the areas which are most prone to damage, ie wing mirrors, all 4 corners of the car bumpers and the wheels if they are alloys. Any damage then take a pic.

Fuel is the worst things with these as will no doubt have next none in it.

I'd go for a credit car to the security as atleast you have a bit more protection if they try to charge you for anything.

forgotmyname wrote: »

Also look for damage thats low down where you wouldnt normally think of looking.

Thanks added to my checklist.

Also reading around online I have come across the word cost waiver that can be bought with the guy who delivers the car any1 heard of it or had experience will buying this protect me from paying out incase I damage the car???

I think it's called full cost waiver or collision waiver