ARTICLE: Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List

PaddleShifter · 27th February 2021, 19:09

I dont know how things work in most states.

In Haryana, the following is a safe option:
1. Inspect the car and do PDI once the car reaches the showroom.
2. If everything is fine, make payment.
3. Get the car registered. All this is done within 30-40 minutes by the showroom at the time of making payment itself. No need to make payment few days before delivery and wait for registration.
4. Once the car is registered, it is delivered with a temporary number.
5. Few days or weeks later, we get SMS having permanent registration number. RC reaches home by post. Registration HSRP plates reach dealership for fitment.

CarEnthusiast10 · 28th February 2021, 22:52

Have booked a Jeep Compass 2021 and the delivery is due this week . SA has assured that it will be delivered before Saturday.

But it seems I cannot get a PDI !!

I have the VIN - Its MCANJPCH4MFA71264*2M.

Can you let me know a PDI check list and how do I get the PDI??

Mod Note : Please do NOT use acronyms (e.g. ANHC, T-Fort, ANHV) when referring to cars. You are ONLY permitted to use the full Make & Model name for cars. This will make our content useful, searchable & easy-to-understand for experts & newbies alike.

sankar009 · 2nd March 2021, 13:08

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Originally Posted by CarEnthusiast10

Have booked a JC 2021 and the delivery is due this week . SA has assured that it will be delivered before Saturday.

But it seems I cannot get a PDI !!

I have the VIN - Its MCANJPCH4MFA71264*2M.

Can you let me know a PDI check list and how do I get the PDI??

What is JC2021.all are not too familiar with Acronyms...

akash_v12 · 2nd March 2021, 13:27

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Originally Posted by CarEnthusiast10

MCANJPCH4MFA71264*2M

Prod. Month - February
Prod. Year - 2021

You've to ask the SA for a PDI at the stockyard. If they resist, please tell them that you will not take delivery until PDI is done.

Attached is the PDI checklist and your car's buildsheet.

swissknife · 2nd March 2021, 14:25

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Originally Posted by sankar009

What is JC2021.all are not too familiar with Acronyms...

JC - Jeep Compass. 2021 model

CarEnthusiast10 · 4th March 2021, 00:58

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Originally Posted by akash_v12

Prod. Month - February
Prod. Year - 2021

You've to ask the SA for a PDI at the stockyard. If they resist, please tell them that you will not take delivery until PDI is done.

Attached is the PDI checklist and your car's buildsheet.

Super thanks. This is helpful. My SA is in for a surprise!!

meetarin · 8th March 2021, 12:15

Hi All, need some suggestions with the situation I am in right now. I had booked a 5th Gen City (V, Petrol Manual) on 21st Jan in Kolkata and the SA promised that he could arrange the car by Mid March. Later, on 3rd March he informed me that Honda has not dispatched a single City for this month and hence things will be delayed till April. Of course, there's no guarantee that it would be provided in April too because there's is some shortage in Production, I was told! I said I will wait for the new car to arrive.

Today my Sales Advisor called again and told me a higher variant (VX) is available with him right now which is of Dec 2020 make. Just need a piece of advice here - is it prudent to buy one which is 60 days old? Of course I will do the PDI if I plan to get it.

akash_v12 · 8th March 2021, 13:17

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Originally Posted by meetarin

Hi All, need some suggestions with the situation I am in right now. I had booked a 5th Gen City (V, Petrol Manual).

The production shortage is being caused by the semi-conductor shortage I believe. So, currently, these are the only two options you have.

There is actually no problem in buying a 60-day old vehicle. It might affect the resale value but if you're going to keep your car for many years, it shouldn't be a problem. Plus, you get a higher variant and do try and bargain a slight bit since it's a 2020 produced car. Just ensure that the car passes the PDI succesfully.

meetarin · 8th March 2021, 13:45

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Originally Posted by akash_v12

The production shortage is being caused by the semi-conductor shortage I believe. So, currently, these are the only two options you have.

There is actually no problem in buying a 60-day old vehicle. It might affect the resale value but if you're going to keep your car for many years, it shouldn't be a problem. Plus, you get a higher variant and do try and bargain a slight bit since it's a 2020 produced car. Just ensure that the car passes the PDI succesfully.

Thank you for the inputs! Yes, I do intend to keep it for several years, so not really bothered about resale value right now

arvind71181 · 8th March 2021, 14:06

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Originally Posted by meetarin

Hi All, need some suggestions with the situation I am in right now. I had booked a 5th Gen City (V, Petrol Manual) on 21st Jan in Kolkata and the SA promised that he could arrange the car by Mid March. Later, on 3rd March he informed me that Honda has not dispatched a single City for this month and hence things will be delayed till April. Of course, there's no guarantee that it would be provided in April too because there's is some shortage in Production, I was told! I said I will wait for the new car to arrive.

Today my Sales Advisor called again and told me a higher variant (VX) is available with him right now which is of Dec 2020 make. Just need a piece of advice here - is it prudent to buy one which is 60 days old? Of course I will do the PDI if I plan to get it.

My 2 cents: 3 Months car is ok, subject to a proper PDI. However, if resale is your concern, then it will definitely take a hit over a 2021 model.

Is Honda having some issues? Can't believe that they have such a long waiting time for their best selling car.

meetarin · 8th March 2021, 14:12

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Originally Posted by arvind71181

My 2 cents: 3 Months car is ok, subject to a proper PDI. However, if resale is your concern, then it will definitely take a hit over a 2021 model.

Is Honda having some issues? Can't believe that they have such a long waiting time for their best selling car.

I think its not only Honda but other manufacturers too who are hit by the semiconductors shortage issue as some BHPians have pointed out earlier.

Thanks for your inputs too! I wont think of resale for a car I so dearly have wanted for so long

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvind71181

My 2 cents: 3 Months car is ok, subject to a proper PDI. However, if resale is your concern, then it will definitely take a hit over a 2021 model.

Is Honda having some issues? Can't believe that they have such a long waiting time for their best selling car.

Sorry, one more thing - what do you think is a good bargain in this case? The SA implied he could offer a discount of 20K. Is that a fair bargain or I should press for a bit more?

akash_v12 · 8th March 2021, 15:03

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Originally Posted by meetarin

Sorry, one more thing - what do you think is a good bargain in this case? The SA implied he could offer a discount of 20K. Is that a fair bargain or I should press for a bit more?

Not sure of what the Ex-Showroom/OTR price is, but 35k or 20k with some accesories should be a good bargain.

AMT · 9th March 2021, 15:39

The Ford dealer in Gurgaon informed me that he'll share the VIN once the car is dispatched from Chennai. He's even offered to let me be present for unloading on the expected date of arrival and do a PDI.

Is this common or is Ford going out of their way to please customers?

akash_v12 · 9th March 2021, 23:26

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Originally Posted by AMT

The Ford dealer in Gurgaon informed me that he'll share the VIN once the car is dispatched from Chennai. He's even offered to let me be present for unloading on the expected date of arrival and do a PDI.

It seems that the dealer is super generous towards you. Rarely do we ever hear dealers allowing customers to agree so easily. Also, I'd say to get it in writing so that the dealer doesn't turn on you later.

vnabhi · 10th March 2021, 15:38

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Originally Posted by AMT

The Ford dealer in Gurgaon informed me that he'll share the VIN once the car is dispatched from Chennai. He's even offered to let me be present for unloading on the expected date of arrival and do a PDI.

Is this common or is Ford going out of their way to please customers?

Wow, they really seem to be going an extra mile to keep you happy! Enjoy that.

BTW, what car, and when did you book it?

27th February 2021, 19:09	#646
PaddleShifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CHD Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 2,707 Times	Re: ARTICLE: Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List I dont know how things work in most states. In Haryana, the following is a safe option: 1. Inspect the car and do PDI once the car reaches the showroom. 2. If everything is fine, make payment. 3. Get the car registered. All this is done within 30-40 minutes by the showroom at the time of making payment itself. No need to make payment few days before delivery and wait for registration. 4. Once the car is registered, it is delivered with a temporary number. 5. Few days or weeks later, we get SMS having permanent registration number. RC reaches home by post. Registration HSRP plates reach dealership for fitment.
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28th February 2021, 22:52	#647
CarEnthusiast10 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mumbai Posts: 48 Thanked: 114 Times	Re: ARTICLE: Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List Have booked a Jeep Compass 2021 and the delivery is due this week . SA has assured that it will be delivered before Saturday. But it seems I cannot get a PDI !! I have the VIN - Its MCANJPCH4MFA712642M. Can you let me know a PDI check list and how do I get the PDI?? Mod Note : Please do NOT use acronyms (e.g. ANHC, T-Fort, ANHV) when referring to cars. You are ONLY permitted to use the full Make & Model name for cars. This will make our content useful, searchable & easy-to-understand for experts & newbies alike. Last edited by Aditya : 3rd March 2021 at 07:15. Reason: See mod note - JC = Jeep Compass*
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8th March 2021, 12:15	#652
meetarin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Kolkata Posts: 122 Thanked: 525 Times	Re: ARTICLE: Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List Hi All, need some suggestions with the situation I am in right now. I had booked a 5th Gen City (V, Petrol Manual) on 21st Jan in Kolkata and the SA promised that he could arrange the car by Mid March. Later, on 3rd March he informed me that Honda has not dispatched a single City for this month and hence things will be delayed till April. Of course, there's no guarantee that it would be provided in April too because there's is some shortage in Production, I was told! I said I will wait for the new car to arrive. Today my Sales Advisor called again and told me a higher variant (VX) is available with him right now which is of Dec 2020 make. Just need a piece of advice here - is it prudent to buy one which is 60 days old? Of course I will do the PDI if I plan to get it.
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9th March 2021, 15:39	#658
AMT BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27 Thanked: 53 Times	Re: ARTICLE: Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) & Check List The Ford dealer in Gurgaon informed me that he'll share the VIN once the car is dispatched from Chennai. He's even offered to let me be present for unloading on the expected date of arrival and do a PDI. Is this common or is Ford going out of their way to please customers?
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