New truck and commercial vehicle PDI
An expert checks a new truck, van, bus or pickup before delivery: chassis and body build, cab, engine, brakes and air system, tyres, springs, lights, tracker and permits, and a drive.
A new commercial vehicle often passes through a body builder before delivery, which adds another place for damage or poor work. An expert checks the chassis, the body build, the brakes and the papers before the vehicle starts earning.
What can go wrong
- Damage or poor welds from the body builder
- Air brakes that do not build or hold pressure
- Wrong tyres or missing spare
- Missing GPS tracker or speed governor where required
- Permits and fitness papers not ready
How it works
Book in two minutes
Tell us what to check, the address and the date. Confirm your email with a 6-digit code.
A verified expert visits
A mechanic, engineer, inspector or surveyor near you calls, then checks every item on the list with you.
You get the report
A clear verdict, every issue with photos and notes, and what to ask the seller to fix before you sign.
The full checklist: 32 checks
The expert marks each check as OK, Issue or N/A, with notes and photos. Checks marked with a label only apply to that type.
Papers and permits
- Chassis and engine number match the papers
- Manufacturing month is recent
- Invoice, insurance and warranty
- Fitness certificate, permit and road taxIndiaRoad vehicles
- Registration, DOT number and last annual inspectionUSARoad vehicles
Chassis and body
- Chassis rails: no cracks, bends or weld repairs
- Cab: dents, rust, door seals
- Cargo body or loading deck: floor, sides, hingesRoad vehicles
- Paint and signs of repair
- Windshield, windows and mirrorsRoad vehicles
Engine and drivetrain
- Starts from cold, steady idleEngine
- No oil, coolant or fuel leaks
- No heavy exhaust smokeEngine
- Fluid levels: oil, coolant, brake and hydraulic
- Belts, hoses and air filterEngine
- Clutch and gearbox shift cleanlyEngine
- Axles and differential: no noise or leaks
Brakes, tyres and suspension
- Brakes, including air brakes, build and hold pressure
- Parking brake holds when loaded
- Tyres: date, tread, cuts, no mismatched retreads
- Wheel nuts, rims and spare
- Leaf springs and shocks: no cracks or broken leavesRoad vehicles
- Steering play and power steering
Work equipment
- Tipper or hydraulic lift raises and holds
- Hitch, fifth wheel or tow coupling
Cab, lights and drive test
- Headlights, indicators, brake and reverse lights
- Gauges and warning lights
- AC, heater and blowerRoad vehicles
- Seats, seat belts and horn
- GPS tracker, speed governor or tachograph, if requiredRoad vehicles
- Drive test: pulls straight, brakes well, no noises
- Promised body build and accessories fitted
Questions
Do you check the body build?
Yes: the cargo body or deck, hinges and locks, and any tipper or hydraulic equipment.
Which papers are checked?
In India, the fitness certificate, permit and road tax. In the US, the registration and DOT details.
Check it before you sign for it
Available in India and the USA. We confirm the fee with you before the visit.
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