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Pre – Delivery Inspection

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I.Preparations:

  1. Confirm: the date of delivery with your dealership. It is best to go there only after the car has been prepared and is ready. If you have a preference for a particular day / time (for auspicious reasons), inform the sales person.
  1. Daylight: We recommend accepting delivery in broad daylight, since the dark can conceal a lot. You may also not get good service in the evening since dealership personnel are in a hurry to wrap the day up.
  1. Documentation: Ascertain that you carry any required documentation with you. This may include forms, receipts etc.
  1. Payments: If any payment formalities are to be completed, carry along the relevant PDC’s / Cash / Credit Cards.
  1. Third Person: It’s always a good idea to take a relative / friend along for suggestions, observations and comments.
  1. Memories: Take a camera along.
  1. Music: Carry a flash disk / CD if your car is equipped with a stereo.
  2. Gift: Take a token gift along for the sales guy.

II.At the Showroom:

  1. Be Courteous: Don’t bully around. It’s a nice happy moment and the sales staff is as excited as you are. Treat them with respect, and you will get better service.
  1. Get a Demo - Part of the salesperson's job is to acquaint you with your new car's features and how each one operates. Ask him to demonstrate the car fully, and top to bottom, in order to understand how everything works on the vehicle.
  2. Check the VIN number and infer the date of manufacture & other details of the vehicle.
  3. Visit the Service Department: We recommend meeting the service manager and getting familiar with the service center facilities.

III.Final Inspection:

  1. Check the car again: A lot could have happened between the pre-registration inspection and today. It’s best to walk around the car and ascertain that the car is super clean! Look for any signs of repair work / damage such as paint difference, dents etc. Even the interiors should be squeaky clean.
  1. Check that all lights and electric accessories are working fine.
  2. Confirm that all the accessories you ordered are fitted on the car.
  3. Check that the spare wheel is fresh. And that all related tools (spanner, jack etc.) are present. Are there wheel locks? If so, ensure that the lug key is there in the car.
  4. Misc : Wipers, floor matting, first-aid kit & hazard sign.
  5. What is the mileage on your car? It should not be more than a 100 km (or in the whereabouts) for most brands.
  6. Ensure that there is enough fuel in the car. At least to get you to the nearest petrol pump.
  7. Somehow, most new cars are delivered with over-inflated tyres by the showroom. Check the tyre pressure and make the necessary adjustments.
  8. Tally your car's registration number on the R.C. Book, with the number plate. And verify the engine number & chassis number. Dealers are known for their carelessness here.

IV.Documentation:

Read the paperwork! Don't take anybody's word for anything. Make sure all the blanks in the contract are filled in. Insist on having a copy of each document you are signing.

  1. Invoice. (Check that the Chassis and Engine number of the car matches with the Invoice and / or Challan).
  1. Sales certificate.
  2. All payment receipts.
  3. Registration book or temporary certificate (Some States). Is your name spelt correctly? Are the car chassis / engine number matching with the actual?
  4. Insurance: Ensure that coverage is valid and active.
  5. Owner’s Manual.
  6. Duplicate Keys.
  7. Original warranty with all relevant dealership stamps.
  8. Extended Warranty (If opted for).
  9. Warranty of third party items such as battery, tyres etc.
  10. Roadside assistance Contact details.
  11. Business cards of dealership and service personnel.

Say ‘Thanks’ to everyone and leave with your car!

Pre-Registration Check List

Date of Inspection:

Vehicle (Brand, Model, Version):

1.Visual & Tactile Inspection (at Stock Yard)

1.1.Mileage / :
Note explanation below if Mileage > 50km
1.2.Engine number / :
1.3.Chassis/VIN number / :
1.4.Date of Manufacture of the vehicle
(Decode the VIN number) / :
1.5.Body Work Inspection – External
Look over the bodywork. Do it in an open space and under a bright daylight. Walk around the vehicle several times looking from as many angles as possible. Carefully sight the following and note remarks
a)Along the sides of the car / :
b)From front to rear and vice versa / :
c)Looking for ripples, dimples and dings / :
d)Look for paint over-spray on door ledges or around the edges of the engine compartment that might indicate repairs / :
e)Make sure seams and door lines are straight and true / :
1.6.Doors, hoods, trunks, deck lids, and lift gates
a)Do they all work correctly / :
b)Do they seal properly / :
c)Does the fit finish matchup between these and the rest of the bodywork / :
d)Do the locks work properly?Are they automatic? Can be operated remotely? / :
e)Does the hood release lever operate from the inside? / :
f)Do you know the location of the hood release lever? / :
g)Can you open the hood yourself? / :
h)Does it stay up on its own? / :
1.7.Inside the Bonnet Examination
Open bonnet – There should be very little dirt and grime, and not a single sign of fluid leakage of any kind. None of the engine components should show exterior wear or replacement e.g. things like one spark plug wire that is a completely different shade of black should draw a red flag and a question
a)Is the engine compartment in perfect shape / :
b)Is every dipstick, plastic cover, and wire harness present and properly secured / :
c)Close the bonnet – Check if it seats firmly and locks properly / :
d)Check all the fluids are at optimal levels
  • Transmission Oil
/ : /
  • Power Steering Oil
/ :
  • Engine Oil
/ : /
  • Windscreen Wash liquid
/ :
  • Coolant
/ : /
  • Battery Water
/ :
  • Brake Fluid
/ :
1.8.Battery Inspection
a)No corrosion should be present on the electrodes / :
b)It should be properly connected / :
c)Fastened to wire leads and properly secured / tied down in the vehicle / :
d)Ask about how to jump start it properly / :
e)Does it have a special separate warranty / :
  • Warranty Provider
/ :
  • Warranty Period
/ :
  • Anything Special
/ :
1.9.Trunk Area and Lid Examination
a)Is the trunk in perfect shape / :
b)Is the carpeting properly fastened / :
c)Is the remote boot opener working, is so equipped / :
d)How about the outside lock / :
e)If it has gas shocks to hold up the lid, are they working properly / :
1.10.Tyres
a)Have you been told the location of jack and spare tyre - are they there? / :
b)Is the spare properly inflated / :
c)If you have wheel locks, do you know the location of the lug key / :
d)Are all the tyres the same and as ordered / :
(Note down Tyre Specifications )
Some performance tires have several different speed ratings and associated cost levels. Check the specific numbers on each tyre
e)Check the dates on the tyres , tires should be fresh/new / :
f)The tyres should show no signs of wear, and should be properly inflated / :
g)What is the proper tyre pressure - Front/Rear / :
h)Tyres should be scuff-free / :
i)Are the hubcaps properly affixed / :
j)What is the tyre warranty and where is it? / :
1.11.Glove Box Inspection
a)Does it Open Properly / :
b)Does it Lock properly / :
c)Is the glove box lamp working, if so equipped / :
1.12.Windows and Mirrors
a)Make sure there are no defects (chips, cracks) in any window or mirror / :
b)Are the options installed and how they working?
  • Window Tinting
/ :
  • Wash & Wipers
/ :
  • Rear Window Defogger
/ :
  • Electric Mirror Operation
/ :
  • Electric Mirror folding
/ :
  • Power Windows
/ :
  • Rear View camera /Parking sensor
/ :
1.13.Interiors
a)Carpets / :
b)Headliner / :
c)Seats should have no tears, stains, or damage / :
d)Try both the front and back seats and keep your eyes peeled for problems / :
e)Try out any device that will move, bend, turn, be pushed, or pulled. Check how to fold the split seats. / :
f)Do all the seatbelts work / :
g)Are the floor mats you ordered in the car are present? / :
1.14.Driver's Seat
a)Do you know how to work the seat position controls and where they are located / :
b)Does the lumbar work / :
c)Note the steering wheel positioning, tilt, telescope, lock, horn, and cruise control / :
1.15.Keys
a)Do you have more than one set / :
b)Is the remote entry / central lock working / :
c)How does the alarm work (codes and disarmament) / :
d)Is there a panic button and cut off switch / :
e)Does the rear doors have child lock, how does it operate / :

Notes:

2.Car Features Operation & Engine Inspection

2.1.Engine Idling - Bay Inspection
Start the engine with bonnet open. Let it idle for two minutes
a)Are there any leakages in the engine bay / :
b)Engine should vibrate normally. Check for any abnormal harsh or metallic sound from the engine. / :
2.2.Electric Circuit Inspection - Engine Off
Switch on car electric circuit, engage the hand brake and observe the following
a)Engine oil lamp on indicator, on the dashboard, should come on, and then go off after some time / :
b)Open driver/ passenger door. Door open lamp should glow on the dashboard. On closing the door the door open lamp should go off / :
c)Hand brakes engaged lamp should glow on the dashboard. On releasing the hand brake, the same should be extinguished. / :
d)Battery lamp indicator (Indicating charging is not on) glows on the dashboard / :
e)Air bag / ABS indication lamps also should come on and go off after a couple of seconds / :
2.3.Electric Circuit Inspection - Engine on
a)Start engine. Battery charging should start and battery indication lamp on the dashboard should now stop glowing. Check the operation of all the lighting systems
b)Headlights (low and high beams) / :
c)Fog lamps – Front/Rear / :
d)Also check for their indicator lamps on the dash / :
e)Tail lights / :
f)Emergency flashers (double indicators) / :
g)Brake lights / :
h)Backing/reverse lights / :
i)Trunk light / :
j)Hood light / :
k)Interior lights (map lights, dome lights, glove box, reading lights, running board lights) / :
l)Does the vehicle have automatic shut off / :
m)Is it for the headlights only / :
n)How does the 'follow me home' lights work / :
o)Poodle lamps / :
p)Check left and right turn signals (front/sides/back) proper operation, and switch positions / :
2.4.Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
a)Understand all the controls and features of the climate control operations and control panel / :
b)Are there special defoggers / :
c)Front and rear controls / :
d)Temperature settings and automatic controls / :
e)Check AC for cooling / :
f)Check AC cuts in and cuts out in a reasonable time / :
g)Check heater and cigarette lighter for proper functioning / :
2.5.Sound System
a)Understand how everything operates & try a CD / :
b)Adjust the controls and get sound out of each speaker / :

Notes:

3.Driving Test

The dealership still owns the vehicle, so expect the salesperson to accompany you. But request him or her to keep quite as you'll need to concentrate - and listen - as you put the truck through its paces. Be sure to take it on the highway, not just around the block. Get in the car, buckle up & start the car.

3.1.Ignition System: Does the car start properly / :
3.2.Indication lamps on dash.
a)After the engine starts, the battery indication lamp should go off. / :
b)Check if any of the indication lamps are on, except the hand brake warning lamp / :
3.3.Listen carefully to engine idle. Does it sound okay / :
3.4.Tailpipe - Abnormal Colour / Smoke, Moisture / :
3.5.Brakes
a)Do you like the feel of the brake pedal (even and smooth) / :
b)How smoothly does the parking brake work / :
c)Does your foot have to be on the brake to shift out of park / :
3.6.Put the car in the gear - Does it Sound Ok? / :
3.7.Noise Check
Drive over various road conditions and speeds that you know you will be frequenting
a)Listen for the Buzz Squeaks and Rattles (BSR) -- no tweet, tweet, tweet from the tailgate allowed / :
b)Note NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) -- no loud thuds, or strange shaking between above 60 Kmph allowed / :
3.8.Check the Gauges
  • Odometer
/ : /
  • Engine Temperature
/ :
  • Tachometer
/ : /
  • Trip Meter
/ :
  • Speedometer
/ : /
  • Multi Information Display
/ :
  • Fuel Meter
/ :
3.9.Vehicle acceleration and Braking
a)Any abnormal sound / :
b)ABS kicking in on hard braking
3.10.Check Vehicle Handling
a)Can it turn a tight U-turn / :
b)Does the steering makes any strange noises? Make full right and left turns / :
c)Does the steering respond properly / :
d)On a straight smooth stretch of road drive at 60 kmph and leave the steering wheel. Car should keep straight and not pull to left or right. In case if it pulls towards left or right, dealer has to do the wheel balancing and also wheel alignment / :
3.11.Switch on the AC and feel the dropin power / :
3.12.Check operation of windscreen spray and wipers / :

Notes:

4.After Drive Inspection

Open the hood and have a look

4.1.Any new fluid leaks / :
4.2.Is the radiator cap still on properly / :
4.3.Check the oil and transmission levels yourself / :
4.4.Take a quick peek under the vehicle and make sure there are no fluids dripping on the pavement, except for the condensate drain from AC. / :
4.5.Visit the Service Department, meet the service manager, and get familiar with the service center facilities. / :

Notes:

5.Paper work

Read the paperwork! Don't take anybody's word for anything. Make sure all the blanks in the contract are filled in. Insist on having a copy of each document you are signing.

5.1.Has every defect/problem that you've previously noted been properly corrected? / :
5.2.Ask to be shown the internal PDI Certificate of your car / :
5.3.Re-confirm the Engine number and VIN number on the car are the same as u noted down during your PDI / :
5.4.Check Chassis number and Engine number of car match with that on the Invoice and/or Chalaan / :
5.5.Check the Chassis number and Engine number are properly endorsed in the Registration papers and Insurance Papers / :
5.6.Collect Owner’s manual & Warranty card/booklet of the car. Check warranty details are properly endorsed and ensure that all free service coupons are in date / :
5.7.Collect warranty cards of battery, tyres and all accessories / :
5.8.Collect the roadside assistance contact details / :
5.9.If opted for additional warranty (on payment of specified price), ensure that car details are endorsed correctly in the additional warranty / :
5.10.Check out from the Owners Handbook what all items are FOC with the Car, such as Stephney, Toolkit (# of pieces), Jack/Handle and spare fuses/lamps, First Aid Kit etc. / :
5.11.And make sure you're not paying for anything you didn't agree to buy / :
5.12.Ensure that the Car has at least 5 litres of Petrol in it, as is provided for by the OEM. / :
5.13.Check pressure of air in all tyres, and should be as per the recommended pressure / :
5.14.Get all promises and commitment from the dealership in writing / :
5.15.Once you're certain both the car and the paperwork are in order, you're ready to sign the contracts / :
5.16.Collect the contact details of the persons you have dealt with at the showroom. Gift the salesperson, tip the watchman/mechanics. Drive away with your car / :

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