close-day-checklistlisted

# Close Day Checklist Prepare the buyer for an inspection, final contract review and collection using current written evidence. Verify applicable fees, warranty, incentives and seller terms against their sources. A completed checklist is preparation for the buyer's decision, not proof that a vehicle is suitable or a purchase succeeded. Reuse known criteria and the current buyer research package. For a visit before terms are locked, fill the private [negotiation and visit preparation](../orchestrator/assets/negotiation_prep_template.md) with unknowns and questions; a test drive does not require two competing quotes. Use [dealer-reply-drafter](../dealer-reply-drafter/SKILL.md) for a revised written offer. Save real notes under verified private DATA. Sending, booking, paying or signing requires authorization for that action and an execution receipt. ## When To Use - Buyer is signing today or tomorrow and needs a sub-checklist by buyer type - Buyer wants the F&I add-on refusal script to read verbatim at the F&I desk - Buyer has a trade with active lien and needs the payoff workflow - Buyer is an EV buyer and needs day-of EV mechanics (state rebate paperwork, battery/SoH, charging, NOTE: federal §30D POS credit transfer is TERMINATED 2025-09-30, historical only) - Buyer is buying a pickup and needs the truck-specific PPI quick checklist ## When NOT To Use - For broad vehicle research, use [buy-me-a-car](../orchestrator/SKILL.md). - Before signing, resolve missing written ter