Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI)
Date: ...../...../..... Customer’s Name: ........................................... Tel No: .....................................
Vehicle Make/Model: ..................................................... Reg No: ...................................
Mileage: .......................................
Body Exterior Engine Compartment Fuel System
Glass Coolant level Fuel tank
Door locks/operation Coolant leaks Fuel tank fixings
Fuel filler cover/petrol cap Antifreeze Fuel lines
General bodywork condition Radiator & cap Breather pipes
Corrosion Hoses & pipes Evidence of leaks
Wheels & Tires Drive belts Suspension, Underframe & Steering
Front right tire Water pump Engine underside leaks
Front left tire Power steering fluid level Steering joints & ball joints
Rear left tire Clutch fluid level Steering rack
Rear right tire Brake fluid level Chassis members
Spare tire Engine oil level Power steering
Interior & Luggage Compartment External engine leaks Wheels, hubs & bearings
Seat mechanism Engine mounts Springs & suspension unit
Seat belts Turbo/supercharger Pipes & hoses
Internal mirrors Fuel pump & pipes Dampers & bushes
Boot/tailgate lock Accelerator linkage Gaiters
Electrical Controls Cold starting Sub frames & mountings
Ignition lock/starting system Fast idle when engine cold Suspension arms, mountings & fixings
Battery charging system Noise level when engine cold Tie bars & anti-roll bars
Headlights Excess fumes/smoke Anti-roll-bar
Side lights/running lights Clutch & Transmission Evidence of floor/chassis corrosion
Rear lights & number plate illumination Fluid/oil leaks Bumper stops & gaiters
Brake lights Cables/adjustment Road Test
Indicator & hazard lights Hydraulic system Engine - performance
Reverse & fog lights Linkages (check for signs of wear) Engine - noise
Auxiliary lights Casings Engine - excessive fumes or smoke
Panel lights/dashboard illumination Mountings Evidence of overheating
Switches & controls Drive shaft assemblies Gearbox operation & noise level
Instrument/controls function Universal & sliding joints Final drive operation & noise level
Horn Clutch backlash Clutch operation
Windows & sunroof operation Rubber gaiters Cooling fan operation
Wipers & jet washers Prop shaft(s) Instruments & controls functioning
Brakes Bearings & supports General steering & handling
Master cylinder security Exhaust System Footbrake operation
Fluid leaks Inlet manifold Hand brake operation
Servo/power system Outlet manifold Suspension noise
Flexible hoses Pipes Road holding stability
Pipes/unions & connections Silencer(s) Warning lights
Discs & pads Heat shields & mountings Convenience
Hand brake operation/adjustments Joints & couplings Owner’s manual
Hand brake linkage Catalytic converter Service book & history
Pedal/linkage Overall system condition Keys & remote controls
Please indicate: Satisfactory/Passed Unsatisfactory Advisory/attention required ?
Bodywork/Glass/Mirrors
Indicate any damage on diagram using:
Comments/Recommendations
D= Dent
S= Scratch CH = Chip CR = Crack
W = Missing Wheel Trim T= Tear/Mark
Vehicle Inspected By: (Signature) .............................................. Print
I confirm that I have test driven the vehicle described above and that there are no
apparent faults other than those indicated on this form.
Name: ..................................................................... Customer:
(Signature)................................................................
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Name: ........................................................................
