Aarey-side open storage
Yards on the Aarey side store vehicles outdoors for weeks at a time. Paint fading on horizontal surfaces, seal cracking and battery drain are consistent findings here.
Car PDI in Kandivali · Starts at ₹999
Car inspection in Kandivali
Car PDI and Pre-Purchase Inspection in Kandivali.
Kandivali sits where the western line meets the Aarey hills and the film-city side of the suburbs. Delivery conditions vary sharply between society basements and open yards within a few kilometres, and both are routine here.
Every Kandivali inspection runs the same 80+ point checklist across 11 sections, with photo evidence for every finding and a report on WhatsApp and email within 15 minutes. Inspection starts at ₹999, with no travel charge.
80+ point checklist
From ₹999
Report in 15 min
Open every day, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where we inspect in Kandivali
Coverage across Kandivali and Goregaon to Dahisar.
We travel to the vehicle, wherever it is in Kandivali. Common inspection points include dealer yards, society parking, private homes and stockyards.
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Goregaon to Dahisar: Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar, including the Aarey-side and film-city stretches where open storage yards are common. Most PDI calls come from dealers delivering to society basements after dark.
Why buyers in Kandivali inspect before paying
Local reasons a PDI matters in Kandivali.
Film studio and production vehicles
The studio belt around Kandivali and Goregaon brings in cars with unusual usage. Wear consistency against the odometer is the fastest way to detect a reset reading.
Fast-growing dealer corridor
The Kandivali-Dahani road has a growing concentration of showrooms. PDI bookings here are often same-day, and we keep evening availability for handover slots.
The 80+ point checklist
What a car PDI in Kandivali checks.
11 sections, 83 published checklist items, every one graded OK, Minor Issue or Major Issue, with photo evidence for each finding. The same checklist is used in every location we cover.
| Section | Type | Points | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Buyer Details | Booking info | 4 | The basic details needed to schedule the inspection and deliver the report. |
| 02 Vehicle Details | Vehicle identity | 8 | Core car information is captured before the technical checks begin. |
| 03 Exterior Inspection | Condition check | 25 | Panels, paint, lights, alignment, trims, mirrors, and visible impact areas. |
| 04 Glass Check | Condition check | 4 | Windshields and side glass are checked for cracks, chips, and visibility issues. |
| 05 Tyre and Wheel Check | Condition check | 6 | Tyre condition, spare readiness, tread depth, and manufacturing date are reviewed. |
| 06 Interior Inspection | Condition check | 12 | Comfort, cabin wear, controls, infotainment, AC, and power features are verified. |
| 07 Engine Bay | Mechanical review | 6 | Fluids, battery, wiring, and engine behavior are checked for obvious risks. |
| 08 Electrical System | Functional check | 8 | Lights, horn, wipers, and other essential electrical functions are tested. |
| 09 Photo Evidence | Report evidence | 5 | Key photos are attached to support the findings and help remote buyers review them. |
| 10 Final Result | Condition rating | 2 | A buyer-friendly condition summary and remarks section closes the report. |
| 11 Inspector Details | Report closure | 3 | Inspector identity and inspection date are recorded for accountability. |
Real inspections
Problems found before handover.
These are actual findings from past CheckMate inspections, each one caught before the buyer made the final payment.
Rahul S.
Found: Engine lock broken.
Outcome: Fixed the issue before delivery
May 2026
Vikram M.
Found: Repair and repaint work found on a new car.
Outcome: Rejected damaged unit & got a fresh car
September 2026
Car PDI in Kandivali — questions
Car PDI and pre-purchase inspection in Kandivali: questions
What buyers in Kandivali ask before booking, answered with our actual process and pricing.
Do you inspect cars stored in open yards in Kandivali?
Yes, open-yard PDI is a regular booking type on this belt. We document sun fade, seal condition, battery state, rodent damage and underbody exposure with photographs.
How do you detect a reset odometer?
We compare the odometer photo against driver seat bolster wear, pedal and steering wear, wiper and interior wear, and the wear pattern on the chassis from jacking points. A mismatch is a Major Issue.
What is your inspection time?
45 to 60 minutes on site, with the report delivered within 15 minutes of completion.
Can I book an inspection at short notice in Kandivali?
Usually yes. We operate 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, and same-day slots are generally available if you message before 6:00 PM.
Nearby service areas
We also inspect in these areas near Kandivali.
Services
Pre-Delivery Inspection
Independent inspection of a new car at the dealership yard or stockyard before you pay the token amount or sign the delivery papers.
Read morePre-Purchase Inspection
Independent inspection of a used car before you pay the seller, covering paint thickness, accident and flood history, odometer integrity and engine bay condition.
Read moreInspection Cost
What a PDI or pre-purchase inspection costs in Mumbai, what changes the price, and exactly what is included at every level.
Read moreWhat We Check
The complete 84-point checklist across 11 sections, the OK / Minor Issue / Major Issue grading scale, and an honest note on what a PDI does not cover.
Read moreBook a PDI in Kandivali from ₹999
Book your inspection
Get your Kandivali car inspected before you pay.
Send the car make, model, variant, location and your preferred slot. We confirm the inspector and the inspection point, and the report reaches you within 15 minutes of the inspection finishing.
- 80+ point checklist across 11 sections
- Photo evidence for every finding
- Report within 15 minutes on WhatsApp and email
- Open every day, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Quick contact
Book, ask a question, or request the report format.
We inspect at the vehicle location in Kandivali. No travel charge, ever.
Part of the Goregaon to Dahisar belt, which also includes Goregaon, Malad, Borivali.