Looks like i am in for Swift VDi (Need PDI checklist)

[Kapil Kaushik]

Hellos Everyone,

Its been an year now and i had finially decided to book Swift Vxi ..however it seems to be taking ages (almost 2 months)

So i switched by booking to Vdi which has a lesser Wait these days and luckily they had what i wanted.


Could you share the PDI check list please as i need to go for PDi of my Swift Today.

[Ripper]

The PDI checklist on TBHP is pretty good. Hope your car delivery went without a hitch.

[bala4567]

Here you go. SOURCE: TEAM-BHP

PDI Checklist

Before Registration:

We recommend visiting the dealerships stockyard and checking your car prior to registration. Once it is registered in your name, there is little you can do. Check the car manufacturing month / year, especially when buying in the first quarter of any year. Fiat India was notorious for selling cars that have been manufactured up to 18 months earlier. Ascertain that the year of manufacture is current. Best way is to ask the dealer for the "Form 22" certificate (issued by the manufacturer). You will find the engine / chassis numbers on this certificate, while the month / year of manufacture are on the "road-worthiness" certificate (part of Form 22).

If the odometer is disconnected, in all probability, the allocated car has been used as a test-drive vehicle. Also check for any repair jobs / body damage; damage to some cars is inevitable in transit and most repair work is glaringly obvious.

IMPORTANT : Check the tax calculations on the dealership invoice. Overcharging for RTO / octroi / lifetime taxes is a popular scam at many Indian dealerships. Pay only the actual charges due to the authorities and not a rupee more.


Preparations:

1. Confirm: the date of delivery with your dealership. It is best to go there only after the car has been prepared and is ready. If you have a preference for a particular day / time (for auspicious reasons), inform the sales person.

2. Daylight: We recommend accepting delivery in broad daylight, since the dark can conceal a lot. You may also not get good service in the evening since dealership personnel are in a hurry to wrap the day up.

3. Documentation: Ascertain that you carry any required documentation with you. This may include forms, receipts etc.

4. Payments: If any payment formalities are to be completed, carry along the relevant PDC’s / Cash / Credit Cards.

5. Third Person: It’s always a good idea to take a relative / friend along for suggestions, observations and comments.

6. Memories: Take a camera along.

7. Music: Carry a CD / cassette if your car is equipped with a stereo.

8. Gift: Take a token gift along for the sales guy.


At the Showroom:

1. Be Courteous: Don’t bully around. It’s a nice happy moment and the sales staff is as excited as you are. Treat them with respect, and you will get better service.

2. Get a Demo - Part of the salesperson's job is to acquaint you with your new car's features and how each one operates. Ask him to demonstrate the car fully, and top to bottom, in order to understand how everything works on the vehicle.

3. Visit the Service Department: We recommend meeting the service manager and getting familiar with the service center facilities.


Final Inspection:

1. Check the car again: A lot could have happened between the pre-registration inspection and today. It’s best to walk around the car and ascertain that the car is super clean! Look for any signs of repair work / damage such as paint difference, dents etc. Even the interiors should be squeaky clean.

2. Check that all lights and electric accessories are working fine.

3. Confirm that all the accessories you ordered are fitted on the car.

4. Check that the spare wheel is fresh. And that all related tools (spanner, jack etc.) are present. Are there wheel locks? If so, ensure that the lug key is there in the car.

5. Misc : Wipers, floor matting, first-aid kit & hazard sign.

6. What is the mileage on your car? It should not be more than a 100 km (or in the whereabouts) for most brands.

7. Ensure that there is enough fuel in the car. At least to get you to the nearest petrol pump.

8. Somehow, most new cars are delivered with over-inflated tyres by the showroom. Check the tyre pressure and make the necessary adjustments.

9. Tally your car's registration number on the R.C. Book, with the number plate. Dealers are known for their carelessness here. One BHPian was about to take delivery of his car with different numbers on the front & rear plates!


Documentation:

Read the paperwork! Don't take anybody's word for anything. Make sure all the blanks in the contract are filled in.

1. Invoice. (Check that the Chassis and Engine number of the car matches with the Invoice and / or Challan).

2. Sales certificate.

3. All payment receipts.

4. Registration book or temporary certificate (Some States). Is your name spelt correctly? Are the car chassis / engine number matching with the actual?

5. Insurance: Ensure that coverage is valid and active.

6. Original PUC certificate. This is valid for one year.

7. Owners Manual.

8. Duplicate Keys.

9. Original warranty with all relevant dealership stamps.

10. Extended Warranty (If opted for).

11. Warranty of third party items such as battery, tyres etc.

12. Roadside assistance Contact details.

13. Business cards of dealership and service personnel.

[Kapil Kaushik]

Thanks Bala for the list .

After the trip to the yard i am even confused . Thinking for waiting till tuesday before saying yes for the VDi instead of my Originally booked Vxi, in case it is dispacthed by Tuesday from Gurgoan (Thats what the sales guy said that they are expecting the next lot to start by 25th ) .

Coming to the PDI...
Went to the Yard ... All cars there were covered in dust so was the Red VDi ..

It seemed the Dealer PDI was being done for the cars including this VDi.
=> Both bumpers were removed . When i inquired they said they had some scracthes during transit and is being sent for touchup. (Did not FEEL Good about it.). IS THIS COMMON ?
=> Also they mentioned PDI involved them to check under chasis and stuff. Also the car was kept On for Running. IS All THIS NORMAL for any New car at the yard ???
There were other car too for which PDI was being done. And there was a line of bumpers (around 7-8 ) , guess all where for tough up.
Also since the car was not clean .. i started wondering is it a new car ???
The Red VDi looked different than what I thought.
Also the finishing of the paint on Handles wasnt that good.


On enquiring about the state of the car the Sales man said All car are like this ..But once its washed abd polished it will look good.

Still it didnt seem to satisfy me.

Checked the Chasis number it was JA which is Sept 2010, which i guess should be fine. On asking for reason why this car is avilable , they said the person who booked has some loan finance issue.


Now i am Puzzled .. Should i wait for car in my name to arrive (which in worst scenario might even take a month).
Is there anything wrong with the car that they have offered me to pickup or the salesman was really been Genuine in considering my request that i need the car before Diwali.

Guys need help..Do u think i should take Delivery of this car itself ??

[Kapil Kaushik]

Thanks Bala for the list .

After the trip to the yard i am even confused . Thinking for waiting till tuesday before saying yes for the VDi instead of my Originally booked Vxi (was never sure if i wanted Vxi or Vdi so had my mind open for anything), in case it is dispacthed by Tuesday from Gurgoan (Thats what the sales guy said that they are expecting the next lot to start by 25th ) .

Coming to the PDI...
Went to the Yard ... All cars there were covered in dust so was the Red VDi ..

It seemed the Dealer PDI was being done for the cars including this VDi.
=> Both bumpers were removed . When i inquired they said they had some scracthes during transit and is being sent for touchup. (Did not FEEL Good about it.). IS THIS COMMON ?
=> Also they mentioned PDI involved them to check under chasis and stuff. Also the car was kept On for Running. IS All THIS NORMAL for any New car at the yard ???
There were other car too for which PDI was being done. And there was a line of bumpers (around 7-8 ) , guess all where for touch up.

=> Since the car was not clean .. i started wondering if its a new car ??? Or did someone reject it and they offered me instead. IS there a way to Know that ?
=> The Red VDi looked different than what I thought. Also the finishing of the paint on Handles wasnt that good.


On enquiring about the state of the car the Sales man said All car are like this ..But once its washed and polished it will look good.

=> They suggest you can come again for PDI even before registration.
Still it didnt seem to satisfy me Not sure if its too much of reading on forums that was made me cynical.

=> Checked the Chasis number it was JA manufactured which is Sept 2010, which i guess should be fine. On asking for reason why this car is available , they said the person who booked has some loan finance issue.


=> Now i am Puzzled .. Should i wait for car in my name(which will offcource be a VXi) to arrive (which in worst scenario might even take a month).
=> Is there anything wrong with the car that they have offered me to pickup OR

The salesman was really been Genuine in considering my request that i need the car before Diwali.

Guys need help..Do u think i should take Delivery of this car itself ??

[bala4567]

Kapil Kaushik something fishy with what you mentioned. Better wait for the new one to arrive. All the cars are kept clean and tidy AFAIK.

When i visited the maruti garage all the vehicles were kept clean. when asked they said they clean it everyday to avoid dust.

[Kapil Kaushik]

Car not cleaned is understand able.. Have seen dusty cars in Stock yards.

[mclaren1885]

Don't expect the cars in the yard to be clean. But the bumpers being taken out is surely a sign of damage during transit. I would say, chuck the car and wait. You wont regret it later on. Buying a car that could have faced damage during transit kind of ruins the whole buying experience.

And no, the cars are not run-in at the yard. So someone is pulling a fast one on why the engine was kept running.

[Godfather]

never heard of the bumper removed for transit scratches issues. they can do a touchup without removing the bumpers.

i would suggest to wait for the car you booked and perform all of the above

[Kapil Kaushik]

Thanks Mclaren & Godfather.
Absolutely agree with you guys. And the car has been chucked

Lets see its 2 months now ... Never expected Petrol to take that long.

Seems like waiting period has even gone high due to festive season.

Anything you guys can suggest to fasten the process .. Any sources @ bimal .