New Delhi. If you are planning to buy a new car, you may have heard of PDI, which is pre-delivery inspection. This is a process that is often overlooked, but it is extremely important to ensure the proper operation and quality of your new car. PDI means that the car undergoes a thorough inspection before delivery so that any technical or other defects are corrected before it reaches the customer. Let’s understand why PDI is important and the harm it can cause if not done.

What is PDI?
PDI, i.e. Pre-Delivery Inspection, is a detailed inspection process carried out before the vehicle is handed over to the customer. Various aspects of the vehicle such as the engine, tires, electrical system, lighting, brakes, air conditioning and interior are completely checked. In addition, the vehicle documents such as insurance and other documents are also checked. When done correctly, Kari’s PDI takes 1-2 hours. You can have the PDI of your new car carried out by a professional.

Why is PDI important?
The new car reaches the dealer directly from the factory, but technical problems may occur during the journey or during assembly. PDI is a way to detect all of these errors so you don’t end up with a defective device. PDI ensures that all functions of the vehicle such as lights, wipers, air conditioning, music system, etc. work properly. If there is a problem with a function, this can be fixed before delivery.

In addition, this procedure also checks the paint, body and interior of the vehicle. This ensures that there are no dents, scratches or other visual damage to the vehicle.

Disadvantages of not doing PDI
If the PDI is not carried out properly, after some time after purchasing the vehicle, technical problems may arise that may affect the performance of the vehicle. Sometimes there are a large number of vehicles at the dealer and the PDI may be rushed or incomplete. In such a situation, if the customer himself is not involved in this process, small problems can be ignored.

If a problem with the vehicle is later discovered without a PDI, you may have to pay additional costs for repairs. At the same time, if there is a major technical defect, it can be even more expensive.

How to perform PDI?
If you want to buy a new car, you can also check your car using the PDI checklist available from the dealer. Check the tires, lights, engine oil, battery, brakes and other features of the vehicle. Also, make sure the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and other papers of the vehicle are correct or not.

The excitement of buying a new car has its place, but PDI is an important process that shouldn’t be ignored. This can save you future problems and unnecessary costs. So next time you buy your new car, be sure to check the PDI.

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