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The things to check depend very much on how you are buying. If you are buying from a well-established dealer with warranty, then in theory all you need to do is ask if everything is working and that all appliances have been tested prior to you collecting - though in reality I would prefer to check everything myself, especially if travelling far to collect. Presumably you have already checked out the base vehicle's service history, to establish that it looks Ok and that no major service items will be due after you buy?

If you're buying privately, the situation would of course be very different.