Inspection checklist

Known faults: tick the ones you find

• Software bugs and screen freezes Severity: Medium What to look for: The screen reboots, the app can't see the car, and the digital key doesn't work. Usually appears at: At every mileage · Estimated repair: 0 ₺
• Parts and service waiting time Severity: Medium What to look for: Waiting weeks for parts when repairing damage. Usually appears at: At every mileage · Estimated repair: —
• Delays in battery, OBC and warranty service Severity: Medium What to look for: Not charging on AC (only DC works), waiting for a loan car during a battery replacement, weeks of waiting for an OBC part. Usually appears at: At every mileage · Estimated repair: —
• Charging start problems Severity: Low What to look for: The charging cable is plugged in but charging does not start. Usually appears at: At every mileage · Estimated repair: 0 ₺

Service history: ask for records

Ask for the service book or invoices. These items should have been done on time:

• General inspection + software update (every 30,000 km / every 24 months)
• Pollen filter (every 30,000 km / every 12 months)
• Tire rotation (every 10,000 km)
• Brake fluid (every 24 months)
• Battery coolant check (every 60,000 km)

Check on the test drive

• Start the engine cold: there should be no smoke, shaking or odd noises.
• With the ignition on, all warning lights should flash once and then none should stay lit.
• The brakes should not shudder, pull or squeal.
• On a straight road the car should not drift when you loosen the wheel; there should be no thuds or creaks over bumps.
• The air conditioning and all electrical equipment (windows, mirrors, multimedia) should work.
• Hybrid/electric: ask for the high-voltage battery health report; charging and range figures should match expectations.