Completed jobs shown as Good
A completed preparation job stays in its checklist position as Good. The earlier finding and work details remain only in the protected VHC history.
BUYER HANDOVER RECORDS
Digital PDI software linked to the vehicle health check
Create a clear, dated pre-delivery inspection (PDI) sheet from a completed vehicle health check (VHC). Completed preparation jobs appear as Good without earlier internal details, while any outstanding advisory or urgent findings remain visible.
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Build the PDI from a completed inspection
Dealer VHC creates the buyer’s PDI sheet from the completed vehicle health check, its checklist and the recorded preparation work.
The PDI carries the vehicle registration, make and model, mileage, inspection results and issue date. Private customer contact details, internal booking concerns, technician handover notes and repair prices are removed from the buyer-facing copy.
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Show completed jobs as Good and identify outstanding work
The PDI shows the recorded inspection results and preparation status. Active links update when work is marked complete or incomplete.
A clear record for the buyer
The buyer PDI presents the current handover condition without listing earlier faults or the work carried out.
Outstanding work remains visible
A dealership can issue the PDI with unfinished tasks, and the sheet does not describe them as completed.
Active links stay up to date
Changing a job’s completion status updates the active PDI, so the existing link continues to show the latest recorded preparation status.
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Issue and print a buyer-ready record
Dealership users can create a time-limited PDI link after the inspection is complete. The link can be opened on a phone or computer and printed or saved as a PDF for the handover file.
Active PDI links update when a job’s completion status changes. Downloaded or printed copies do not update, so save or print a fresh copy after changes. The dealership can also issue a replacement PDI or revoke access, with these actions recorded in the vehicle’s history.
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Keep the dealership in control of buyer handover
Garages can help with inspections and preparation, while the dealership controls the buyer’s PDI sheet.
Dealer-only PDI control
An invited garage can inspect and record completed preparation jobs, but it cannot issue the dealership buyer PDI.
Vehicle-specific record
The PDI is tied to the saved VHC and vehicle reference, not a reusable blank certificate.
Dated preparation record
The PDI includes a date and reflects the recorded inspection and preparation status. Its active link updates when work completion changes.
Revocable access
The dealership can revoke or replace the active PDI link while retaining the internal record.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What does PDI mean in a car dealership?
PDI commonly means pre-delivery inspection: the checks and preparation recorded before a vehicle is handed to its buyer.
Can a PDI be issued with outstanding work?
Yes. Dealer VHC allows the dealership to issue the PDI while work is still outstanding, and the buyer sheet clearly identifies that status.
Does the buyer PDI include repair prices?
No. Dealer VHC removes labour rates, VAT settings, repair prices and internal customer or technician notes from the buyer PDI.
Can an invited garage issue the dealership PDI?
No. An invited garage can complete assigned inspections and mark preparation jobs completed, but direct dealership users control the buyer PDI.
What happens if work is updated after a PDI was issued?
The active PDI updates when a job is marked complete or incomplete, and its existing link remains available. Downloaded and printed copies do not change, so save or print a fresh copy if you need the updated version.
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