Check list when picking up your Sky

dmbdlatc · 05-16-2006, 10:10 PM

Can anyone suggest items that should be checked PRIOR to taking the car from the dealer. I know that they to the PDI, pre delivery inspection. But what OTHER items should we check for. Or what importand items on the PDI should we check to make sure that they were really done?
I'm picking mine up tomorrow afternoon.

nscrbug · 05-16-2006, 10:19 PM

The wheel well rub is the first that comes to my mind. I've also heard mention of having the wheel alignment checked...one poster claimed his got knocked out of whack during transport. Trunk seals is another one that I remember reading a lot about.

agirltrucker · 05-16-2006, 10:55 PM

Even if you do miss a few things, remember it is still under warranty. I am taking mine back in tomorrow after work to install my aftermaket items, plus getting a new radio (caught on pdi that it is not working properly) my ignition is sticking when the car sits for a while in the heat, and truck not closing even on both sides. Thank goodness no wheel rub.

07 Chili Pepper · 05-16-2006, 11:47 PM

Look under both front fenders just behind the wheel for a crack right at the frame. It's not on the side it is under the car so you will have to get down and look under the car. If it is cracked it starts at the frame and comes up the side of the car. Also while you're down there look for insulation hanging down that didn't get trimmed. Good luck and enjoy!

C20LET_50 · 05-17-2006, 04:04 PM

I would suggest to take the car on the dealers lifter and check the total underbody before you drive home. If there is any demage you can notify it in the papers and there is no problem with warranty if you find it later.
Dealer can't argue you had done it yourself and it might not fall under warranty.

onespoiledbrat · 06-02-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dmbdlatc

Can anyone suggest items that should be checked PRIOR to taking the car from the dealer. I know that they to the PDI, pre delivery inspection. But what OTHER items should we check for. Or what importand items on the PDI should we check to make sure that they were really done?
I'm picking mine up tomorrow afternoon.

Ours should be next week,anything else we should look for?

**reedred** · 06-02-2007, 08:11 PM

I would check the paint very carefully, as I do with any new car. My Sky went back three times to fix a chip that was caused by the hood being slightly off. Had I not noticed it at delivery, the repairs probably would've been on my dime. Enjoy the new ride!

onespoiledbrat · 06-02-2007, 08:22 PM

Thanks-Hopefully suggestions will keep coming in. The excitement of picking it up I for one would neglect to see some of the issues that might create a problem. Bill

RMFNSKY · 06-02-2007, 11:51 PM

onespoiledbrat,

Check out this thread, pretty much covers everything.

Top 20 Things You Wish Your Dealer Would Have Warned You About

onespoiledbrat · 06-03-2007, 12:06 AM

RMFNSKY-THANKS alot-that is what I was looking for. Bill

SkyNV · 06-03-2007, 04:47 PM

I drove 2 hours to get my SKY. When I put the top down the first time I noticed that the ire inflator/fix-a-flat unit in the trunk was missing. They wnated me to drive there and get it and I said NO-WAY mail it to me and they did. They also gave me a "we owe" $150 gas card. I couldn't get them to budge on the price of the car so they gave me the card and coupld other goodies. :-)

05-16-2006, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmbdlatc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Farmington, CT Posts: 257 My Photos: (0)	Check list when picking up your Sky Can anyone suggest items that should be checked PRIOR to taking the car from the dealer. I know that they to the PDI, pre delivery inspection. But what OTHER items should we check for. Or what importand items on the PDI should we check to make sure that they were really done? I'm picking mine up tomorrow afternoon. __________________ Red w/Tan Leather, Manual, LSD, Spoiler, XM, Six-disc CD, chrome wheels. Haartz-Rag Top Manufacturer Imaged 3-17-06 Currently @ EVENT 6000, vehicle in MY garage as of 5/17/06 License Plate:RED*SKY

05-16-2006, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
nscrbug First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 1,421 My Photos: (6)	The wheel well rub is the first that comes to my mind. I've also heard mention of having the wheel alignment checked...one poster claimed his got knocked out of whack during transport. Trunk seals is another one that I remember reading a lot about. __________________ Linda 2008 RL Delivered - 08/25/2007 Silver Pearl/Black Cloth Polished Alloys Automatic Monsoon 1 disc

05-16-2006, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
agirltrucker First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Az Posts: 1,205 My Photos: (4)	Even if you do miss a few things, remember it is still under warranty. I am taking mine back in tomorrow after work to install my aftermaket items, plus getting a new radio (caught on pdi that it is not working properly) my ignition is sticking when the car sits for a while in the heat, and truck not closing even on both sides. Thank goodness no wheel rub. __________________ Midnight Blue/vin #189 Leather Package Manuel 6 Disc-XM Chrome Wheels Stubby Wheel Locks Delivered 5/12 Personalized Plate - MY07SKY Ordered Red Line 11-18-06 Traded in base Sky, RL in DRIVEWAY 2/24

05-17-2006, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
C20LET_50 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dortmund - Germany Posts: 422 My Photos: (4)	Underbody I would suggest to take the car on the dealers lifter and check the total underbody before you drive home. If there is any demage you can notify it in the papers and there is no problem with warranty if you find it later. Dealer can't argue you had done it yourself and it might not fall under warranty. __________________ Nico Waiting for the Opel GT Colour not yet decided Helmut Herrmann Robert Tiede RIP (*15.5.1950 - † 11.5.2007)

06-02-2007, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
onespoiledbrat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hesperia,Ca Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	Thanks Thanks-Hopefully suggestions will keep coming in. The excitement of picking it up I for one would neglect to see some of the issues that might create a problem. Bill

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05-16-2006, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
07 Chili Pepper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 192 My Photos: (0)	Look under both front fenders just behind the wheel for a crack right at the frame. It's not on the side it is under the car so you will have to get down and look under the car. If it is cracked it starts at the frame and comes up the side of the car. Also while you're down there look for insulation hanging down that didn't get trimmed. Good luck and enjoy!

06-02-2007, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	onespoiledbrat, Check out this thread, pretty much covers everything. Top 20 Things You Wish Your Dealer Would Have Warned You About __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

06-03-2007, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
onespoiledbrat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hesperia,Ca Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	RMFNSKY-THANKS alot-that is what I was looking for. Bill

06-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
SkyNV Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 275 My Photos: (0)	Tire inflator I drove 2 hours to get my SKY. When I put the top down the first time I noticed that the ire inflator/fix-a-flat unit in the trunk was missing. They wnated me to drive there and get it and I said NO-WAY mail it to me and they did. They also gave me a "we owe" $150 gas card. I couldn't get them to budge on the price of the car so they gave me the card and coupld other goodies. :-) __________________ ******************** Pick up: 5/21/07 Black 2.4L SKY with plumbing ONE HOT SKY AMONG MANY**

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