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Buying a new car on Dussehra? Check these 5 things before leaving showroom
- •Do not rush in excitement while purchasing a brand-new vehicle on Dussehra or any festive occasion.
- •Inspect the car's exterior and scratches in natural sunlight outside the showroom instead of dim indoor lights.
- •Check the odometer reading carefully, as a brand-new car normally should not show more than 50 to 100 kilometers.
- •Ensure that the engine and chassis numbers on the insurance policy match the engraved numbers on the vehicle exactly.
- •Performing a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) before officially driving the vehicle out of the showroom is crucial.
Key Questions Answered
A Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is a thorough check of a brand-new vehicle's exterior, electronics, tires, and documents in natural sunlight before taking it out of the showroom. Conducting a PDI helps buyers avoid massive financial loss and mental distress by catching hidden defects, scratches, or odometer discrepancies before driving away.
You should check the odometer reading because a brand-new vehicle should not show significantly high mileage. If the reading is much higher than 50 to 100 kilometers, it strongly indicates that the car may have already been driven on the road for test drives or warehouse transfers.
It is crucial to verify that the engine and chassis numbers engraved on the vehicle match the insurance policy exactly. Even a single letter or digit discrepancy can allow the insurance company to directly reject your claim if an accident occurs.
