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 & Tyres Drive belts Suspension, Underframe & Steering
Front right tyre Water pump Engine underside leaks
Front left tyre Power steering fluid level Steering joints & ball joints
Rear left tyre Clutch fluid level Steering rack
Rear right tyre Brake fluid level Chassis members
Spare tyre 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 Propshaft(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 Owners 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 Comments/Recommendations
Indicate any damage
on diagram using:
D = Dent
S = Scratch
CH = Chip
CR = Crack
W = Missing Wheel Trim
T = Tear/Mark
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.
Vehicle Inspected By: (Signature).............................................. Customer: (Signature)................................................................
Print Name: ........................................................................ Print Name: ........................................................................