Is a PDI Inspection Necessary Before New Car Delivery?

[VonKimberly]

A PDI inspection is required before delivering a new car. The reasons for conducting a PDI and the steps involved in the PDI inspection are as follows: Reasons for conducting a PDI: PDI stands for Pre-Delivery Inspection, which is a mandatory inspection procedure that dealers must perform before delivering a new car to consumers. It generally includes the vehicle's exterior: appearance, paint condition, tire pressure (including the spare tire), door opening and closing, and even child locks; under the hood: battery status, fluid levels, etc. Steps in a PDI inspection: First, the technician at the dealership will use a PDI checklist, which contains over 70 inspection items of varying sizes. PDI standards may vary slightly between brands, but at the very least, the inspection should be completed according to the checklist. You can refuse to sign if the inspection is not done. Pay special attention: once you sign, it means you accept the condition of the vehicle at the time of sale.