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What is a PDI check?

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17th July 2025
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What exactly is a PDI check?

What’s included in a PDI check?

Pre-delivery inspection checklist

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1. Vehicle exterior

car seats

2. Vehicle interior

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3. Engine compartment

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4. Vehicle underside

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5. Road test

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6. Final preparation

Who completes the PDI check?

Note: These checks are not completed by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

How long does a PDI check take?

Does a PDI check affect my delivery date?

While delays caused by a PDI check are rare, they do happen from time to time, and when they do, it’s always with the customer’s safety in mind. We’d much rather postpone delivery by a day or two than hand over a vehicle that hasn’t met our quality standards.

Mark Smith
Director - Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

What happens if defects are found during a PDI check?

PDI = peace of mind

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Originally published: 19th July 2022
Last updated: 17th July 2025
Due to be reviewed: 16th July 2026

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