"I recently booked a Mahindra Scorpio N after GST discounts came into play. On paper, the deal looked great, but somewhere at the back of my mind I had this doubt - are they just trying to clear out old stock by offering me cars that have been standing around for months even before new gst comes into effect? Ive seen friends end up with cars that already had issues because they didnt bother to check before taking delivery.
So, I decided to get a PDI done through CARS24. The Mahindra showroom staff werent exactly happy about it - first, they stalled, then tried to convince me it wasnt needed, but eventually allowed the inspection. The process itself was very smooth. The inspector went through everything systematically - from body panels to OBD scans. The car was overall in good condition, though the report pointed out a couple of tiny chips on the paint. When I looked closely, I realised most of the yard cars had similar minor issues, so I didnt consider it a big deal.
What mattered more was the assurance that there were no hidden problems. The Rs 1, 800 fee honestly felt like nothing compared to the peace of mind I got. Id rather spend a small amount today than regret a Rs 15-20 lakh purchase tomorrow."