Never accept delivery with
a repainted panel.
Before taking the keys, have an expert on your side. We inspect your new car at the showroom or stockyard across Hyderabad—checking paint depth, electricals, and underbody before you sign delivery papers.
100% Unbiased. We work strictly for you, the car buyer. Zero showroom ties, zero dealer commissions.
Dealership Pre-Delivery Inspection
Digital paint gauge verification before delivery sign-off
93+
Checkpoints audited
Paint, tyres, OBD, underbody & fluids
90 min
On-site inspection
Every panel & system verified
Same day
Digital report
Photos & notes sent on WhatsApp
100%
Independent
Zero showroom ties, zero dealer commissions
Common defects caught
before you sign.
Dealerships rarely disclose transport damage, yard storage wear, or resprayed scratches. Our on-site PDI catches them so you can negotiate or reject before registration.
Left rear quarter panel read 285 µm vs 115 µm factory average. A transit scratch had been filled and resprayed.
Tyres stamped early 2024 on a 2026 delivery. Showroom replaced all 4 tyres with fresh factory stock.
Window date codes matched vehicle build month, and transit suspension locks were confirmed safely removed.
Real Showroom Flaws Caught
This Week in Hyderabad.
Real inspections. Caught on camera.
Mahindra XUV700
A repainted panel on a "brand new" SUV
A repainted panel on a "brand new" SUV
The salesman told the buyer this SUV had just come off the truck from the factory. The paint gauge read 285 µm on the left rear quarter panel, against about 112 µm everywhere else. Sanding marks under the clear coat confirmed it had been repaired.
A repainted panel on a "brand new" SUV
Mahindra XUV700
Scrapes under the car from the transport truck
Tata Safari
A clean car and a happy handover
Toyota Innova Hycross
On-Site Inspections
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
Professional PDI Inspection
Comprehensive pre-delivery inspection — professional, detailed, and independent.
1 hr 30 min on site
- ✓Paint thickness gauge readings
- ✓Manufacturing date verification (vehicle, battery, tyres)
- ✓Physically recorded on PDI Inspection Sheet
- ✓Detailed PDF PDI Report shared after completion
- ✓On-site inspection — location subject to availability
What we bring
Why It Pays For Itself
What could an undetected defect cost you?
- •Scratches repaired and a panel repainted at the showroom
- •A blocked sunroof drain that lets water in
- •A reverse camera or touchscreen that doesn't work properly
What a problem could cost you
Possible cost
₹74,750
A typical loss in resale value from a hidden repaint, plus repairs
How often
25%
Of cars like this, by our estimate
Pricing
Transparent
Shown on booking page
Check before you sign. Once the car is registered, getting dealers to fix transit damage is an uphill battle. An independent inspection gives you instant proof before you take the keys.
Digital Paint Scan
What looks clean.
What our tools find.
Interactive scan
Drag the handle across the car. The defects our inspector flags appear on the right side.
- 178µmrepainted panel
- 6.2mmuneven door gap
- 42µmscratch to primer
- DOT 3623tyre from 2023
Factory paint (~115 µm) vs Repainted panel (285 µm)
Sprayed by robots at the factory, so it is very even from panel to panel.
Filler and a hand sprayed finish can crack or peel after a few years. The gauge picks up the extra thickness straight away.
Whose Side Are We On?
A dealership inspecting its own car is not an inspection.
Who pays them?
The showroomThe dealership's internal payroll.
Dev AutomotivYou do. Nobody else.
Who they answer to?
The showroomA sales team pushing to meet monthly delivery quotas.
Dev AutomotivExclusively you, the buyer.
When a defect is found?
The showroomOften dismissed as 'normal factory variance'.
Dev AutomotivPhotographed and documented with exact measurements in your report.
What they sell you?
The showroomThe car, dealer accessories, insurance, and loans.
Dev AutomotivNothing. We do not sell, broker, or refer cars.
If you reject a damaged car?
The showroomThey lose a sale.
Dev AutomotivYour hard-earned money and peace of mind are protected.
Book PDI →“We don't sell cars, so we have zero reason to hide anything from you.”
100% on your side on delivery day
93+ Checkpoints
Bumper-to-bumper inspection checklist.
Outer panel alignment and panel gaps, Paint thickness readings and 6 more
Paint and body
Each one is checked and noted in your report, with photos where it helps
- ✓Outer panel alignment and panel gaps
- ✓Paint thickness readings
- ✓Dents, scratches or visible damage
- ✓Repainted or repaired panels
- ✓Bonnet, doors, fenders and tailgate alignment
- ✓Bumpers and exterior body condition
- ✓Roof condition and paint
- ✓Any sign of an accident or repair
Sample report
Want to see what the report looks like?
We fill in a checklist at the car during every inspection, then send you a PDF with photos and our notes. Message us and we will send you a sample.
How PDI Works
4 simple steps to delivery peace of mind.
Book in 60 seconds
Pick your showroom location, date, and time slot online or via WhatsApp with instant confirmation.
Inspector arrives on-site
Our certified inspector meets you at the dealership or stockyard with diagnostic tools.
90-minute full audit
We inspect 93+ points—paint depth, underbody, OBD, battery & tyres—explaining each finding.
Sign with 100% confidence
Receive your WhatsApp photo report instantly to approve delivery or request dealer fixes.
Why Dev Automotiv
Dedicated to the buyer, every time.
100% on the buyer's side
Showrooms earn margins on cars, loans, and warranties. We take zero money from them. The buyer is our sole client.
Scientific tools, no guesswork
Digital paint gauges on every panel, OBD scanners for hidden electrical faults, and tyre date code verification.
Instant WhatsApp report
Same-day photo report with plain-English notes to negotiate rectifications or request another VIN before taking keys.
100% transparent upfront pricing
Upfront rate for any new car across Hyderabad and Secunderabad. No segment surcharges, no hidden fees.
We stand with you beside your new car.
We meet you at your dealership or stockyard. We walk you through every panel, fluid level, tyre code, and electrical system before you sign delivery papers.
90 minutes
Comprehensive on-site audit
100% Unbiased
Zero dealer commissions
Reviews
What our customers say.
Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
SUVKondapur Hub, Pass · 0 DTC Errors
Tata Safari Dark Edition
7-SeaterGachibowli Showroom, Quarter Repaint Caught!
Hyundai Creta SX(O)
CrossoverHitec City, Pass · 118µm Uniform
Kia Seltos GTX+
TurboBanjara Hills, Pass · Battery 98% SOH
BMW 330Li M Sport
LuxuryJubilee Hills Yard, Pass · Factory Clean
Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI
SedanSecunderabad, Pass · 93/93 Verified
Toyota Innova Hycross
MPVKukatpally, Pass · Hybrid Systems OK
Volkswagen Virtus GT
SedanMadhapur, Pass · Zero Transport Scrapes
From our customers
Caught a repainted left rear door on our brand new Creta before delivery. The digital paint gauge showed 285µm vs 115µm everywhere else. Dealership replaced the allocation immediately. Saved us lakhs.
The OBD-II scan caught suppressed radar alignment errors and disconnected parking sensors on our new Safari that the showroom didn't mention. Outstanding on-site inspection.
Deep underbody carrier transit scrapes found on the floorpan. Exposed bare metal would have rusted in months. Dealer agreed to a ₹25,000 cash discount and free anti-rust coating. Must-have for every new car buyer.
Caught a repainted left rear door on our brand new Creta before delivery. The digital paint gauge showed 285µm vs 115µm everywhere else. Dealership replaced the allocation immediately. Saved us lakhs.
The OBD-II scan caught suppressed radar alignment errors and disconnected parking sensors on our new Safari that the showroom didn't mention. Outstanding on-site inspection.
Deep underbody carrier transit scrapes found on the floorpan. Exposed bare metal would have rusted in months. Dealer agreed to a ₹25,000 cash discount and free anti-rust coating. Must-have for every new car buyer.
What we cover
What an inspection does and doesn't cover
We check the car as we find it on the day. We look, measure and test everything we can without taking the car apart, so we don't remove trim or lift the engine, and we can't report on faults that don't show up on the day. The report describes the car as we found it and is for the person who booked it.
Questions
Common questions
About 90 minutes. We inspect body & paint, glass, tyres, interior, electrics, engine bay, fluids, tools, and safety systems thoroughly before you sign.
Inspect before you sign anything.
Once registered, transit repaints and yard defects are your problem to pay for. Protect your new car purchase before taking delivery.