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What does PDL mean in cars?

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FinnFitz
07/30/25 9:31am
PDL in cars refers to the pre-delivery inspection record of a vehicle. Here is some extended information: 1. PDL inspection: It is a pre-delivery inspection certification that must be passed before a new car is handed over to the customer. New cars travel thousands of kilometers from the factory to the dealership and are stored for long periods. To ensure the safety and original performance of the new car for customers, PDL inspection is essential. 2. PDL inspection items: The scope of PDL inspection is very wide, including whether the battery is charging and discharging normally, whether the key memory function is matched, whether the comfort system is activated, whether the instrument lighting functions are set to the original factory requirements, etc.
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