Open yard storage
A number of Goregaon-area yards store cars outdoors. We specifically check for sun-faded paint on horizontal panels, rubber seal cracking, battery condition and rodent damage to wiring.
Goregaon mixes dense society stock with the Aarey and Film City side, and a meaningful number of vehicles here are stored in open yards before delivery. Paint and underbody condition is the focus.
Every Goregaon 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.
We travel to the vehicle, wherever it is in Goregaon. Common inspection points include dealer yards, society parking, private homes and stockyards.
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.
A number of Goregaon-area yards store cars outdoors. We specifically check for sun-faded paint on horizontal panels, rubber seal cracking, battery condition and rodent damage to wiring.
Low-lying pockets near the Aarey and creek side flood during heavy monsoon. Boot floor, seat bases and underbody metal are checked for water ingress traces.
A small number of cars here are production or studio vehicles with genuine high usage. Wear on pedals, steering and driver seat is read against the odometer to test the claim.
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. |
These are actual findings from past CheckMate inspections, each one caught before the buyer made the final payment.
Found: Engine lock broken.
Outcome: Fixed the issue before delivery
May 2026
Found: Repair and repaint work found on a new car.
Outcome: Rejected damaged unit & got a fresh car
September 2026
Car PDI in Goregaon — questions
What buyers in Goregaon ask before booking, answered with our actual process and pricing.
Sun-faded and chalky paint on horizontal panels, cracked rubber seals, drained or sulfated batteries, rodent-chewed wiring, and dust settled into the air filter and brake dust.
Damp or mismatched boot carpet, seat base moisture, water line marks on underbody metal, corroded suspension bolts, compressed rear springs, and residue in the headliner or sunroof drain channels.
Yes. Ask for the car to be moved to a lit driveway or open bay for accurate paint readings.
Yes, Goregaon East and West are both covered with no travel surcharge, starting at ₹999.
Independent inspection of a new car at the dealership yard or stockyard before you pay the token amount or sign the delivery papers.
Read moreIndependent inspection of a used car before you pay the seller, covering paint thickness, accident and flood history, odometer integrity and engine bay condition.
Read moreWhat a PDI or pre-purchase inspection costs in Mumbai, what changes the price, and exactly what is included at every level.
Read moreThe 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 moreSend 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.
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