Car PDI Guides
Practical, India-specific help for inspecting your new car before you sign for delivery - and for pushing back when something's wrong.
The complete PDI checklist (104 points)
Every section to inspect before you accept delivery - body, interior, engine, tyres, documents and the test drive.
Read guide →Can you refuse car delivery? Your legal rights
Your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 - refusing a defective car, required documents, and how to escalate.
Read guide →Check the manufacturing date & spot old stock
Find the build date on the VIN plate and door jamb, and know when a car is too old to accept.
Read guide →What odometer reading is normal for a new car?
How many km a new car should show at delivery - and what to do if the reading looks too high.
Read guide →What to say to the dealer (scripts + excuses to reject)
Exact phrases for common defects, the excuses to never accept, and what a fair fix looks like.
Read guide →Free PDI checklist PDF download
Prefer paper? Get a printable pre-delivery inspection checklist, or run it interactively on your phone.
Read guide →Maruti Suzuki PDI checklist
The PDI process for a new Maruti, with notes for CNG variants and popular models.
Read guide →Hyundai PDI checklist
The PDI process for a new Hyundai, with notes for sunroof, ADAS and feature-loaded variants.
Read guide →Tata Motors PDI checklist
The PDI process for a new Tata, with extra notes for Tata's EV lineup.
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