Imported vehicles arriving at the dealership in the rainy season may already look clean on the outside, but carpets, door sills, drain channels and connectors can still carry clues of moisture. The conclusion for dealers: only vehicles that complete drying, resting, wake-up re-verification and a post-rain road test, with records kept for each vehicle, are ready for handover; a clean exterior does not constitute a release basis. Before handover, tie the location of findings, drying treatment and post-rain re-verification to the VIN. Paraguay's Meteorology and Hydrology Directorate helps understand the weather and rainfall conditions of the inspection period but cannot replace the PDI evidence of the vehicle itself.
Look for Water Entry Clues Before Cleaning the Vehicle
Before washing, deodorizing or running the air conditioning, record cabin odor, glass fogging, carpet edges, door sills and spare tire well condition. When water marks are found, mark the highest point and likely path, and keep original photos of the door, sunroof or tailgate seals.
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Trace Seals and Electrical Interfaces Back from the Drain Paths
The lift inspection focuses on drain holes, underbody protection and the direction left by mud and water; the cabin inspection then returns to seals, harness connectors and low-mounted electrical components. The disappearance of surface water marks alone cannot prove that the moisture source has been resolved.
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Re-Verification Table for the Hot, Humid Rainy Season
Drying, resting and wake-up should each be documented separately. Re-verification staff must see the condition before and after treatment, confirm that odor, fogging or electrical anomalies do not reappear, and only then decide whether to proceed to the post-rain road test.
| Re-verification stage | Key records | Release requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Before cleaning | Odor, fogging, water mark height and seal condition | Original clues photographed and located |
| After drying | Carpets, door sills, drain holes and connectors | Moisture source explained and treated |
| Sleep wake-up | Starting, locking, warnings and electrical functions | Anomalies no longer appear and re-verification is signed |
| Post-rain road test | Defogging, wipers, lights and low-speed braking | Safety and visibility issues all closed |
The Post-Rain Road Test Decides Whether the Vehicle Can Be Handed Over
After static checks pass, verify defogging, wipers, lights and low-speed braking under safe conditions. If the cabin fogs up again, water entry marks appear or electrical warnings return, keep the vehicle isolated; do not shorten the re-verification just because the handover date is near.
FAQ
Do carpet edges need to be dismantled for inspection even without obvious standing water?
Confirm further when odor, fogging or sill water marks are found. The inspection scope is set by on-site clues and the model's structure; there is no need to expand dismantling without basis.
Can the vehicle be released once the glass stops fogging after the air conditioning runs?
Not yet. The vehicle must go through drying, resting, sleep wake-up and the necessary post-rain road test, confirming that moisture and electrical anomalies do not recur.
Can weather information prove the vehicle was not affected by moisture?
No. Weather information only describes the inspection environment; whether a vehicle was affected by moisture still depends on per-vehicle photos, drain paths, seals and electrical re-verification.
Which rainy-season anomalies must block handover?
When persistent water entry, defogging problems that affect visibility, braking anomalies, high-voltage insulation issues or electrical warnings with no clear cause are not closed, the vehicle must remain isolated pending judgment.
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This article is compiled from Paraguay's Meteorology and Hydrology Directorate, Paraguay's National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT) public information and general vehicle delivery principles. Specific PDI items should be determined by model, VIN, transport contract and destination country requirements. Information verified on: 2026-08-19.