A sample is useful only when its relationship to the offer is clear. Ask the seller to identify the relevant form and any missing variations.
What to verify
Does the sample match the plan code? Are state pages supplied? What differences should be expected in the issued packet?
Write the answer beside its supporting document, date, and source. Separate an observed fact from a question that still needs confirmation. If two records disagree, preserve both and ask the responsible organization to identify the applicable version.
Worked example
An illustrative buyer downloads a sample for a different plan tier. The buyer requests the matching version rather than using the convenient download.
The example is fictional and illustrates recordkeeping, not a promised claim result. Substitute the facts from your own transaction; do not change a date or description merely to make it fit a preferred outcome.
A practical next step
Treat the sample as a comparison source until the applicable issued documents are confirmed.
Send one focused request through the verified contact route shown in your paperwork. Keep the response with the original question. Mark the item resolved only when the specific discrepancy or missing information has been addressed.
Scope and source
This checklist does not determine coverage, interpret state law, or replace the agreement applicable to your vehicle. For general background, see the FTC guide to auto warranties and service contracts. Coverage conclusions require the actual terms and relevant facts.
