Never take delivery of a new car without a rigorous Pre-Delivery Inspection. Up to 7% of new vehicles suffer transit damage, dealership repaint, odometer tampering, or manufacturing defects. Use our professional 155+ checkpoint guide before RTO registration.
| Electronic Paint Thickness Gauge | Scan all metal panels (bonnet, fenders, doors, pillars, boot, roof). Reading must be 85–135 microns. Over 180 microns indicates dealership repaint. | CRITICAL | |
| Panel Gap Uniformity & Symmetry | Inspect bonnet-to-fender, bumper-to-headlight, and door shut gaps on both left and right sides. Inconsistent gaps signify body misalignment. | CRITICAL | |
| Window Glass Manufacturing Date Codes | Verify that glass date codes across all 6/8 windows match. A mismatch indicates glass replacement after transit breakage. | CRITICAL | |
| Bumper Locks & Underbody Clips | Press gently around bumper joints and fog light bezels to ensure all plastic clips and retention screws are fully secured. | STANDARD | |
| Headlight & Taillight Condensation | Look inside lamp clusters for moisture droplets, cracked seals, or scratches caused during yard storage. | STANDARD | |
| Door Hinge Bolts & Factory Paint Marks | Inspect door hinge bolts for chipped paint or wrench marks, which indicate doors were removed for repairs. | CRITICAL | |
| Roof & Panoramic Sunroof Frame | Check roof panel for hail damage or transport strap dents. Verify silicone weatherstrip sealant is pliable and crack-free. | STANDARD | |
| Door Ding & Transportation Scratches | View vehicle profile from 45-degree angle in sunlight to spot subtle side-door dings from truck loading ramps. | STANDARD |
| Engine Oil Level & Viscosity | Pull oil dipstick: oil should be golden/amber clear and between MAX and MIN marks. No burnt or milky smell. | CRITICAL | |
| Coolant & Brake Fluid Reservoirs | Coolant must be at correct cold-level mark without suspended rust particles. Brake reservoir cap sealed tightly. | STANDARD | |
| 12V Starter Battery Manufacturing Date | Read etched week and year on 12V battery top. Terminal clamps must be corrosion-free with petroleum jelly applied. | CRITICAL | |
| Rodent Chewing & Wiring Harness Audit | Inspect wire looms, ECU couplers, and bonnet sound deadening pad for bite marks or nest remnants from yard exposure. | CRITICAL | |
| Bonnet Strut Towers & Apron Seam Sealers | Verify factory robotic seam sealant on suspension turrets is untouched with zero hammer marks or re-welding. | CRITICAL | |
| Belt Tension & Alternator Pulley | Check serpentine accessory belt for proper deflection, no fraying, and smooth bearing spin with no high-pitch squeals. | STANDARD |
| Tyre DOT Code Matching (Week & Year) | Inspect all 4 road tyres + spare wheel. The 4-digit DOT stamp (e.g. 4225 = 42nd week of 2025) must closely align with vehicle assembly month. | CRITICAL | |
| Alloy Wheel Rim Scratches & Kerb Rash | Check outer rim lip for transit strap cuts, scrape marks, or chipped diamond-cut clear coat. | STANDARD | |
| Suspension Struts & Damper Fluid Leaks | Run finger along shock absorber piston shafts. Ensure zero hydraulic oil leakage or blown dust boots. | CRITICAL | |
| Underbody Scrapes & Anti-Rust Coating | Inspect floor pan, subframe crossmembers, and catalytic converter for impact scrape marks from trailer ramps. | CRITICAL | |
| Spare Wheel, Jack & Emergency Toolkit | Open boot floorboard: verify scissor jack, wheel lug wrench, tow eye hook, reflector warning triangle, and tyre inflator. | STANDARD |
| Odometer Verification (< 100 KM) | Odometer should strictly read between 15 km and 60 km. If reading exceeds 100 km, demand written explanation from showroom. | CRITICAL | |
| Upholstery Stains, Tears & Stitching | Inspect all seats, headrests, and armrests for dirt marks, cigarette burns, or loose contrast stitching. | STANDARD | |
| Seatbelt Retractor & Buckle Lock | Fasten and pull sharply on all 5 three-point seatbelts to confirm emergency inertia reel locking action. | CRITICAL | |
| Damp Carpet & Flood Inundation Smell | Press palm deep into floor carpeting beneath front and rear foot mats. Check for moisture, mildew, or rusted seat rails. | CRITICAL | |
| Dashboard Assembly & Trim Fitment | Check glovebox damping, AC vent louver direction toggles, and console fitment for rattles or loose clips. | STANDARD |
| OBD2 Diagnostic Computer Scan | Plug scanner into diagnostic port. Check ECU, TCU, ABS, and BCM modules for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). | CRITICAL | |
| Air Conditioning Chilling & Heater Core | Test AC on lowest temperature setting for 5 minutes. Measure vent temperature drop and test climate blower speeds. | STANDARD | |
| Touchscreen, Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto | Pair smartphone: test touch response latency, Bluetooth call clarity, steering wheel track controls, and all speakers. | STANDARD | |
| Power Windows One-Touch & Anti-Pinch | Cycle each window from driver console and local doors. Check auto up/down speed and anti-pinch safety bounce-back. | STANDARD | |
| Panoramic Sunroof / Moonroof Drain Flow | Open, tilt, and close motorized sunroof curtain and glass panel. Listen for motor groans or track misalignment. | CRITICAL | |
| 360-Degree Camera & Reverse Guidelines | Engage reverse gear: inspect rear camera angle clarity, dynamic steering guidelines, and proximity parking beep cadence. | STANDARD |
| 17-Digit VIN Physical Stamping Match | Locate physical chassis VIN etched under driver seat or windshield corner. Verify character-by-character against invoice. | CRITICAL | |
| Engine Number Stamping Match | Check stamped engine block alphanumeric code matches Form 22 and vehicle delivery challan. | CRITICAL | |
| Form 22 (Roadworthiness Certificate) | Obtain Form 22 issued by vehicle manufacturer detailing emission standards (BS6 Stage 2 OBD) and vehicle manufacturing date. | CRITICAL | |
| Two Operational Smart Remote Keys | Both smart key fobs must be handed over with key tag number plate. Verify remote lock, unlock, and boot release on both. | STANDARD | |
| Insurance Policy with Zero-Dep Cover | Ensure policy start time is valid from moment of delivery, chassis/engine numbers are 100% correct, and add-ons are included. | CRITICAL |
