| Status | Meaning for acceptance |
|---|---|
| Inspection proposed | Work is still pending; obtain the completed result |
| Finding open | Keep the question and responsible provider visible |
| Repair complete | Retain the job record and relevant follow-up evidence |
| Ready for agreed handover | Reconcile the final VIN, equipment and accepted scope |
Define new status for the actual transaction
Request the VIN, build information, displayed mileage and registration position, with any disclosed demonstration or prior use. Keep these fields separate rather than assume a later model-year description proves recent production or a particular registration status. The seller should provide evidence for the wording used in the actual offer.
The new-versus-used buying comparison explains the different evidence requirements. For new stock, identify the customer's mandatory status conditions before shortlisting. Do not represent every earlier PLUS generation as available new, and do not use a reference photograph as evidence that a vehicle with the requested status is currently held in stock.
Ask what is known about storage and handling
Establish the available storage history and any preparation or transport-related work already performed. Storage duration alone does not diagnose a defect, but it gives the provider context for the appropriate pre-delivery assessment. Ask for records where available and keep missing information visible instead of assuming either perfect care or a particular problem.
The inspection should follow the actual version's applicable requirements. A remote buyer needs a defined scope, findings and completed-work evidence rather than an improvised universal storage checklist. If any concern requires further investigation, record it as an open item and identify who will assess it before it is treated as resolved in the purchase discussion.
Match the PLUS version to the equipment list
Retain the original version description, relevant vehicle documents and the equipment required by your customer. Review the fitted powertrain and functions using actual vehicle evidence. A newer regional brochure can describe a different market or generation, so it should not silently replace the specification record for the proposed Chinese-market candidate.
Separate factory equipment from accessories or later modifications. If language, phone connectivity, cameras or another function is essential, request a demonstration and note any dependencies. A high-trim label does not establish every requested feature, and a large screen does not prove a particular phone-projection function will work with the customer's intended setup.
Make the PDI scope and outcome visible
Ask who performs the PDI, which applicable checklist is used and how findings are recorded. The completed report should identify the vehicle and date, distinguish observations from conclusions and retain unresolved items. A statement that the car will be checked is a commitment to future work, not evidence that an inspection has already been completed.
Where corrective preparation is agreed, describe the task and the evidence needed to close it. Do not substitute a general fully prepared label for the individual findings. If the scope excludes an important requirement, resolve that gap before acceptance rather than rely on the apparent completeness of a report that was designed for a narrower purpose.
Review maintenance and supplied items separately
Use the maintenance planning guide to establish any relevant time-based tasks from applicable instructions and available records. Low mileage does not by itself settle every maintenance question. Keep a performed service distinct from an inspection and record the actual tasks instead of treating a fresh PDI stamp as proof that all possible servicing is current.
List keys, documents and accessories supplied with the vehicle. Identify items promised separately and any remaining action required before handover. Promotional images may contain optional equipment, so use the agreed list rather than visual expectation. The receiving dealer should know what is included without needing to reconstruct the package from several unrelated advertisements.
Compare quotations at the same preparation stage
The dealer price comparison helps place the vehicle price beside inspection, preparation and the agreed delivery boundary. Specify whether the quotation assumes all agreed work is complete or leaves certain tasks for the buyer. A lower amount can reflect a different package and should not be presented as a saving before the scopes are aligned.
Keep support and warranty statements attached to the provider and written terms for the actual transaction. A new-car description does not establish worldwide manufacturer coverage. Where support is important to acceptance, ask for its stated scope and destination applicability before using it as a reason to prefer one offered stock vehicle over another.
Close the handover against the accepted VIN
Reconcile the final vehicle, PDI record, preparation evidence and included-item list before release. Record material changes and obtain agreement where required by the transaction. If a different VIN is proposed, repeat the relevant checks; a report for another car does not transfer merely because the year, colour and advertised trim appear similar.
Send Panda the accepted PLUS version range, destination, quantity and essential delivery requirements. Separate preferences from conditions that must be verified before purchase. A useful completed offer leaves the receiving dealer with an identifiable car, a clear preparation record and readable limitations, rather than relying on the word new to answer every question about readiness.
