Very professional service! Detailed report with photos helped me a lot before buying my used car.
- Rohit Patil,Wakad
120+CHECK POINTS
9000+HAPPY CUSTOMERS
4.8GOOGLE RATING
ALL CITIES & PCMCAREAS COVERED
LatestBlog
02 Oct, 2026
New Car PDI Checklist PDF & Guide: Everything to Check Before Delivery
Download the ultimate 155+ checkpoint New Car PDI Checklist PDF. Learn step-by-step how to inspect exterior paint, engine bay, electricals, odometer tampering, and RTO paperwork before accepting delivery.
Taking delivery of a new Maruti Brezza, Grand Vitara, or Fronx? Inspect Smart Hybrid battery, AllGrip AWD, head-up display, and paint thickness with our expert guide.
A complete pre-delivery checklist for Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet. Check dual 10.25-inch screens, Level-2 ADAS sensors, ventilated seats, and paint thickness before accepting delivery.
Buying a Tata Punch or the new Tata Curvv coupe-SUV? Verify flush door handles, panoramic glass roof, digital dual-screen cockpit, and manufacturing date codes before signing delivery.
Taking delivery of an off-roader like Mahindra Thar 3-door, Thar Roxx, or Scorpio-N? Learn what to inspect on the mechanical 4WD transfer case, ladder-frame chassis, diff locks, and underbody skid plates.
Metro Car PDI saved me from buying a repainted car at the showroom!
The inspector caught paint mismatch on the rear door. Must-have service!
– Aniket ShindeKothrud, Pune
★★★★★
The PDI inspection gave me complete confidence before taking
delivery of my new car. They checked everything professionally.
– Rahul PatilBaner, Pune
★★★★★
Excellent inspection service! Very detailed inspection report
with photos. Helped me a lot before buying my used car.
– Rohit KumarWakad, Pune
155+CHECK POINTS
9000+HAPPY CUSTOMERS
4.8GOOGLE RATING
ALL CITIES & PCMCAREAS COVERED
LatestBlog
02 Oct, 2026
New Car PDI Checklist PDF & Guide: Everything to Check Before Delivery
Download the ultimate 155+ checkpoint New Car PDI Checklist PDF. Learn step-by-step how to inspect exterior paint, engine bay, electricals, odometer tampering, and RTO paperwork before accepting delivery.
Taking delivery of a new Maruti Brezza, Grand Vitara, or Fronx? Inspect Smart Hybrid battery, AllGrip AWD, head-up display, and paint thickness with our expert guide.
A complete pre-delivery checklist for Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet. Check dual 10.25-inch screens, Level-2 ADAS sensors, ventilated seats, and paint thickness before accepting delivery.
Buying a Tata Punch or the new Tata Curvv coupe-SUV? Verify flush door handles, panoramic glass roof, digital dual-screen cockpit, and manufacturing date codes before signing delivery.
Taking delivery of an off-roader like Mahindra Thar 3-door, Thar Roxx, or Scorpio-N? Learn what to inspect on the mechanical 4WD transfer case, ladder-frame chassis, diff locks, and underbody skid plates.
Typically our comprehensive 120+ point inspection takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on the vehicle's condition, road test, and system scans.
Yes! You receive an exhaustive digital inspection report with HD photos, paint meter micron readings, OBD scan logs, and estimated repair costs right on WhatsApp & Email.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO USED CAR PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION (PPI) IN INDIA
Buying a second-hand car is one of the smartest ways to own a premium vehicle at a fraction of the showroom price. However, industry data shows that over 80% of pre-owned cars in India have hidden flaws—ranging from digital odometer rollback tampering and concealed accidental panel repaints to monsoon flood silt and failing transmissions. Our professional automobile engineers perform rigorous 140+ checkpoint doorstep evaluations to ensure you never buy someone else's expensive mechanical problem.
Accidental Chassis & Digital Paint Thickness Scan (DFT)
Sellers often apply glossy clear-coat polish to disguise catastrophic accident repairs. Our inspectors use professional digital Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges across every body panel:
Factory OEM Paint: Measures between 80 to 120 microns uniformly.
Body Putty Filler: Readings of 500 to 800+ microns indicate heavy dent filling and structural damage.
Chassis Pillar Welds: We peel door weatherstripping to inspect factory spot welds on A, B, and C pillars, ensuring the cabin safety cell was never cut or welded.
Apron & Subframe: Thorough check of front suspension aprons, radiator core supports, and floor crossmembers for welding seams or accident buckling.
An engine that starts cleanly can still harbour severe internal wear. Our professional mechanics inspect critical mechanical systems under cold start and operating temperature:
Blow-By & Compression Check: Removing the oil filler cap while the engine idles to test for excessive crankcase blow-by pressure, failing piston rings, or worn valve guides.
Head Gasket Integrity: Optical inspection of coolant reservoir for oil sheen and oil dipstick for milky "mayonnaise" emulsion caused by blown head gaskets.
Transmission & Clutch: Testing manual clutch bite point and slippage, automatic torque converter lockup, or dual-clutch (DSG/DCT) judder during low-speed crawling.
Turbocharger & Intercooler: Inspecting turbo boost delivery, wastegate actuation, and intercooler hoses for oil pooling.
Suspension & Steering: Dynamic test drive checking ball joint play, strut mount clunks, steering rack lash, and wheel alignment veering.
Over 30% of second-hand cars in Indian metros have manipulated odometer mileage. We plug professional handheld computer diagnostic scanners directly into the vehicle's OBD-II port:
ECU Trouble Codes (DTCs): Reading historical and pending trouble codes across Engine, Transmission, Airbag (SRS), ABS, and Body Control Modules (BCM).
Odometer Rollback Detection: While the instrument cluster display can be rolled back with reprogramming tools, secondary computers (Transmission TCU, ABS wheel sensors, Airbag module) store independent operating hours and mileage timestamps that reveal meter tampering.
Flood Damage Detection: Inspecting unpainted dashboard iron crossmembers for orange surface rust, checking seatbelt retractor fabric for water tide lines, and detecting copper oxide corrosion on fuse box terminals.
Battery & Alternator Health: Testing battery cold cranking amps (CCA) and alternator charging voltage under full electrical load.
Independent 3rd-Party PPI vs Dealership "Professional" Claims: Why It Matters
Many used car buyers assume that purchasing a vehicle with a "140-Point Dealer Professional" stamp from platforms like Spinny, Cars24, Olx Autos, or dealership pre-owned outlets eliminates risk. In reality, dealership in-house inspections represent an inherent conflict of interest—their primary commercial incentive is to sell their inventory with minimal refurbishment expenditure.
Metro Car PDI operates with 100% independence. We do not buy or sell vehicles, and we take zero commission from sellers or dealers. Our professional automobile inspectors work solely for you—the buyer. We travel directly to the car's location (seller's home, independent dealer showroom, or yard), perform an exhaustive 60-to-90-minute evaluation, and deliver an impartial digital inspection report with photographic proof directly to your WhatsApp and email.
How Our Inspection Report Helps You Negotiate ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 Off
A used car inspection is not just a safety precaution—it is your most powerful financial negotiation weapon. When our technician identifies impending maintenance items—such as 60% worn brake pads, dried suspension lower arm bushes, an aged battery, or minor paint blemishes—our digital report quantifies the exact estimated repair costs. Buyers routinely present our verified report to the seller to negotiate discounts ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 off the original asking price, making the ₹1,799 inspection fee yield an extraordinary return on investment.
Authentic RTO Document & Title Verification Checklist
Alongside mechanical and body inspection, our team guides you through verifying essential legal documentation before you pay token money:
1. Physical VIN / Chassis Match
Physically matching the chassis stamping on the vehicle floorpan and B-pillar VIN plate against the RC smartcard to avoid stolen/swapped vehicles.
2. Hypothecation & Bank Loan NOC
Confirming whether an active bank loan hypothecation exists on the vehicle and verifying Form 35 bank clearance status.
3. Insurance Claim & NCB History
Checking the No Claim Bonus (NCB) percentage on the insurance policy. An unexpected drop from 50% to 0% confirms a major accidental insurance claim was filed.
4. Pending Traffic E-Challans
Checking nationwide traffic police portals for unpaid speeding, red-light, or camera e-challans that the buyer would otherwise inherit.
Doorstep Used Car Inspection Across 20+ Metro Cities
Our mobile vehicle inspection vans and professional mechanics are stationed across all major automotive hubs in India. Select your city to book doorstep inspection:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT USED CAR INSPECTION
Everything you need to know about doorstep second-hand car evaluation, inspection checklists, reports, and booking.
Yes! Our professional automobile engineers travel directly to the seller's home, independent garage, or used car dealership yard across 20+ metro cities. You do not need to bring the car anywhere—our team brings calibrated diagnostic equipment directly to the vehicle.
Dishonest sellers can reprogram the speedometer LCD, but modern cars store mileage across multiple independent computers. Our technicians plug professional OBD-II diagnostic scanners to cross-examine operating hours in the Engine ECU, Transmission TCU, and ABS wheel speed sensors, cross-referencing against tyre wear and brake rotor thickness to catch rolled-back odometers.
Yes. Factory OEM automotive paint thickness typically measures between 80 to 120 microns. Repainted panels or body areas with underlying putty filler measure between 250 to 800+ microns. Our digital Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauge tests every metal panel, identifying repaired accidental damage and repaints instantly.
Absolutely. Dealer self-inspections have an inherent conflict of interest. As a 100% independent third-party inspection service, Metro Car PDI evaluates vehicles from any dealer or aggregator, providing you with an unbiased report on actual vehicle health.
We evaluate cold-start engine idle, oil cap blow-by pressure, head gasket coolant contamination, turbocharger spool, clutch pedal bite point, gear synchro shift quality, steering rack play, suspension strut noise, and underbody fluid leaks during a dedicated test drive.
Booking a Metro Car PDI inspection is fast and seamless. You can book online via our official website (metrocarpdi.com), select your vehicle type (New Car, Used Car, or EV), pick your appointment slot, and confirm your booking. Metro Car PDI inspection pricing starts transparently from ₹1,799 to ₹1,899 with zero hidden charges, covering 155+ comprehensive checkpoints, digital paint gauge scan, OBD2 computer diagnostics, and an instant digital PDF report.
We inspect unpainted steel crossmembers under the dashboard for orange rust, check seatbelt retractor fabric for high-water tide marks, inspect floor pan carpets for dried silt, and scan electronic control modules for historical CAN-bus submersion errors.
Yes! Metro Car PDI provides on-site doorstep inspection near you across 20+ metro cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Thane, Nashik, Nagpur, Indore, Surat, Jaipur, Kolkata, and beyond. Our professional automotive experts arrive directly at your home, office, or dealership stockyard with industry-grade diagnostic equipment.
Yes, this is one of the biggest benefits. Our digital inspection report includes itemized mechanical issues and estimated repair costs. Buyers routinely use our factual report to negotiate ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 discounts off the seller's asking price.
Our comprehensive 140+ checkpoint used car inspection is priced at a flat ₹1,799 across all 20+ metro cities with no hidden charges. The comprehensive digital report with HD photos and remarks is delivered to your WhatsApp and email within 30 to 60 minutes after inspection completion.
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Book an independent expert inspection before paying token money. Catch accidental repaints, meter rollbacks, and hidden mechanical defects for just ₹1,799.