Used-car focus
With very few new-car sales in Kelve, most inspections are pre-purchase. The questions that matter are accident history, flood exposure and whether the odometer is telling the truth.
Kelve is a small coastal town known for its long beach and the historic cave site in the hills behind it. Vehicle population is small but inspection requests are almost always used-car purchases, so the focus is on history rather than delivery condition.
Every Kelve 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 Kelve. Common inspection points include dealer yards, society parking, private homes and stockyards.
Palghar District: Palghar town, Manor Road, Dahanu, Boival, Vaitarna and Kelve. This is the furthest we travel, and the one place where asking the dealer to bring the car to a paved, lit inspection spot genuinely changes the result.
With very few new-car sales in Kelve, most inspections are pre-purchase. The questions that matter are accident history, flood exposure and whether the odometer is telling the truth.
Cars parked near the beach pick up salt air. We look for corrosion starting on underbody metal and for damp at the boot and cabin floor.
Inspection demand in Kelve peaks across the tourist season. Book a few days ahead during that period for a confirmed slot.
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 Kelve — questions
What buyers in Kelve ask before booking, answered with our actual process and pricing.
Yes, provided the car is parked on firm ground rather than soft sand, which the paint gauge and underbody check both need.
Paint thickness across every panel, panel gap measurement, underbody scrapes and deformation, suspension geometry, and alignment. Findings are recorded as OK, Minor Issue or Major Issue with photographs.
Yes, Kelve is part of the Palghar belt we cover, with inspection starting at ₹999 and no travel surcharge.
If the car is inside our service area we can inspect it on your behalf. Outside it, we can tell you exactly what to check and what photographs to insist on before you travel.
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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