New Car Pre Delivery Inspection Checklist. PDI Checklist before making Booking to taking Delivery of New Vehicle from Dealer Showroom in Documents, Road Tax
Pre Delivery Inspection Checklist
Buying a new car is considered an occasion of joy and prosperity. Its important to do Pre Delivery Inspection of Vehicle so as to not end up spoiling the entire mood post delivery of the vehicle.
Do note that today High Security Plates are mandatory to be affixed before delivery of new car in most of the cities. So, if the vehicle papers are sent for registration by dealer and a number plate is allotted, in most likely scenario - you will not be able to change the color or variant at time of delivery - leave aside changing the vehicle post delivery.
Car Inspection
Inspecting the Car :- We recommend that you always hold a part payment atleast equivalent to Registration Cost, Insurance Premium at time of delivery and hand it over only post inspection of car at showroom or workshop.
Inspecting the car :-
- Always try to inspect the car in day light or areas with plenty of sun light so as to have clear view of vehicle from inside and outside.
- Decoding Manufacturing Month, Year :- Do you know how Old is your New Car is. Decode VIN Chassis
- Inspect the car minutely from exteriors from both front, rear and sides - check paint should be uniform and free from any of the scratches or any paint touch up
- Vehicle Odometer Reading should ideally be under 50 Kms. Its okay to be even at 70 or 80 Kms. However if, its beyond 100 Kms then Wait - time to Question Dealer on reason of high Odometer Reading
- Closely Inspect Dashboard, Odometer. It should be uniform to rule out possibility where dealer tampered wiring harness to disconnect odometer.
- Do take photographs of car from all 4 sides. May be you never know, it can be of use in a future date.
- Ask Sales Personnel to give you a brief demo. Check all lights, indicators, horn, steering, start the Engine - should be working easily. Have your friend or family member to be outside when you checking lights
- Check all 5 Tyres (including Spare One). Should be from same Lot, Same Brand
Never shy from asking any Queries on your New Car. You are investing several Lakhs of your Hard Earned Money.
Car Delivery Checklist
| Documents | Checked (Tick Mark) |
| Invoice of Car - Check Model, Sub Model Details | |
| Payment Receipts - All Payments done for Accessories, RTO etc | |
| Insurance Copy (Matching Model, Sub Model, Engine, Chasis no. as in Invoice) | |
| Plan Details Mentioned on Insurance (Comprehensive, Zero Dep or Platinum Policy) | |
| Original Set of 2 Keys of Car + Original Set of 2 Keys of Gear Lock | |
| RTO Road Tax Registration Receipt with Vehicle Registration Number | |
| FastTag Sticker | |
| Check Engine Number - Chassis Number, Owner Name to Match in Invoice, Insurance, RTO Papers | |
| Warranty Papers (Car, CNG Kit if installed, Parking Sensor if installed etc) | |
| Check Validity Dates as mentioned on Warranty and Insurance | |
| Road Side Assistance Copy, Numbers | |
| Owner Manual & Service Booklet | |
| Check Accessories (Matting, Mud Flaps, Accessories or as purchases or committed) | |
| Odometer Reading Less than 70 Kms (or 100 Kms if Stockyard is at Far away Location) | |
| Inspected Exterior & Interior of Car - Scratch Free, Neat & Clean | |
| Inspect Dash, Odometer closely for evenness. No foul play should be there. Very important if car is more than 4 month old to rule out test drive car possibility where dealer can disconnect wiring from odometer | |
| Check all 4 Tyres and Spare Tyre, Tool Kit | |
| Check all Promised Accessories as been Fitted in | |
| Check Lights, Horn, Starting Car, Indicators, Music System, AC etc | |
| Asked Sales Consultant to Give Demo | |
| Take Photos of Car from all 4 Sides (Front, Rear and both Left and Right Side including Tyre) |
Very Important: Never ever take Unregistered Car Delivery from Showroom, if an Incident happened - it wont be covered under Car Insurance. A Car should either get Temporary Registration or Permanent Registration.
» Billing :- Ensure that you have sales contract copy with you at time of delivery. A Sales contract defines the vehicle make, body color, variant and pricing details with break up and discounts.. Its a proof of the undertaking of dealer to deliver car basis details of Make, Model and Prices mentioned
Dealer may hand you over separate receipts for amount paid for Registration, Road Tax and Insurance which is perfectly alright. Refer Details on - Important Tips before Making Car Booking
» Brokerage Charges: Absolutely no brokerage charges needs to be paid. In most of the states - RTO to streamline process has asked Dealers to complete registration and collect Road Tax Payment, but for same there is no Brokerage Charge and any one asking for same, should not be entertained in any way
» No Error in Name, Address, Car Chassis Number, Engine Number in Typing: Ensure that Engine, Chassis number and Vehicle Model should be same Invoice, Insurance and Warranty books.... We have seen some instances where the Engine Number and Chassis Number were not matching on Insurance and Invoice and later on endorsement is required.
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All the Best... Happy Motoring !!!
