New Car PDI Checklist for Hyderabad Buyers
Inspect your new car before accepting delivery. AutoXperts helps Hyderabad car buyers check paint, panels, tyres, interiors, electrical functions and visible vehicle concerns before handover.
Quick Answer
A new-car PDI is a structured inspection carried out before vehicle delivery to identify visible damage, paint concerns, tyre issues, interior defects, electrical problems or other abnormalities before you accept the car.
Inspect Before You Accept Delivery
PDI means Pre-Delivery Inspection. It is a detailed check of the allocated vehicle before handover so that visible concerns can be identified and discussed with the dealership before final acceptance.
New Car PDI Checklist Before Delivery
Use this checklist to systematically inspect the vehicle before accepting delivery.
1. Vehicle Details
- VIN / chassis number
- Engine number where applicable
- Vehicle variant
- Exterior colour
- Manufacturing details
- Odometer reading
- Keys and supplied accessories
2. Exterior & Paint
- Scratches and dents
- Paint defects
- Panel colour mismatch
- Possible repaint indications
- Bumper condition
- Panel gaps and alignment
- Glass and exterior trims
3. Tyres & Wheels
- Tyre condition
- Tyre manufacturing details
- Wheel condition
- Alloy wheel damage
- Spare wheel where provided
- Visible tyre abnormalities
4. Interior
- Seats and upholstery
- Dashboard
- Door pads
- Roof liner
- Interior trims
- Seat belts
- Boot area
5. Electrical Systems
- Headlamps and indicators
- Power windows
- Central locking
- ORVM controls
- Infotainment
- Reverse camera and sensors
- AC, horn and wipers
6. Basic Mechanical Check
- Visible fluid leakage
- Battery condition
- Warning lights
- Unusual sounds
- Loose visible components
- Accessible underbody concerns
Delivery Excitement Can Make Small Issues Easy to Miss
A structured inspection helps you review the allocated vehicle systematically before delivery, especially when you are unfamiliar with paint, panel or vehicle-condition checks.
Inspect First. Accept Delivery With Better Clarity.
When Should You Book PDI?
Ideally, schedule the inspection once your dealership confirms the allocated vehicle has arrived and before you accept final delivery. Where practical, inspect before registration as well.
Inspect the Original Car Before Paint Protection
If you plan to install PPF or ceramic coating immediately after delivery, complete the PDI first. This gives you a clearer baseline of the original paint, panels and exterior condition.
After PDI, Protect Your New Car
Buying a New Car in Hyderabad?
Share your vehicle model, dealership location and expected delivery date. AutoXperts will help you schedule a structured new-car PDI before handover.
New Car PDI FAQs
Is PDI necessary for a brand-new car?
PDI is not mandatory, but it can help buyers identify visible damage, inconsistencies or other concerns before accepting a new vehicle.
When should I do a new-car PDI?
Ideally, inspect the allocated vehicle before final delivery and, where practical, before registration.
What does a new-car PDI check?
A PDI can cover vehicle identification, exterior paint and panels, tyres, wheels, interior condition, electrical functions and basic mechanical observations.
Can PDI identify repainting?
A detailed exterior inspection may identify signs that warrant further investigation, but no inspection should be presented as guaranteeing detection of every previous repair or paint intervention.
Should I do PDI before PPF?
Yes. Inspecting the original vehicle condition before PPF or detailing work gives you a clearer baseline of the paint and exterior condition.
Does AutoXperts provide PDI services in Hyderabad?
Yes. AutoXperts provides new-car PDI inspection support in Hyderabad, subject to dealership location, vehicle access and scheduling availability.
What should I do if an issue is found during PDI?
Document the observation and discuss it with the dealership before accepting delivery. The next step depends on the nature of the issue identified.
Inspect Your New Car Before Delivery
Share your vehicle model, dealership location and expected delivery date. AutoXperts will help you schedule your new-car Pre-Delivery Inspection in Hyderabad.