3 Ways OPENLANE’s Inspections Make Buying Decisions Easier

Dealer Operations |
3 mins
An inspector looking under the hood of a vehicle

When dealers buy cars at online auctions, nothing is more important than ensuring that you have key information needed to make the right decision. That’s why, at OPENLANE, we take our vehicle inspections seriously, with important insights, innovative features and a transparent inspection process you can trust.

Let’s take a closer look at three ways OPENLANE’s inspections help make your buying decisions easier.

  1. Important vehicle insights delivered with every condition report 

Condition reports provide dealers with certain insights into the current state of any vehicle. At OPENLANE, we’ve designed our condition reports to do just that—combining certain mechanical and visual data into a streamlined read-out that accurately informs your choices.

In addition to at least 25 vehicle photos and essential information on make, model, VIN and mileage, our condition reports provide insights into:

  • Mechanical performance like engine, transmission and differentials*
  • Status of electrical accessories like power locks, power windows and sunroofs*    
  • AI-enhanced detection of exterior damage like dents, scratches or rust
  • Interior damage, including rips in the upholstery, stains or burn marks
  • Tire tread depth
  • Easy-to-understand On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD2, code descriptions
  • State of added features like navigation systems, sunroofs and power windows

Additionally, each condition report comes with a complimentary AutoCheck® history report that tells you key information you need to know about its previous owners or past accidents. Want to learn more about OPENLANE’s condition reports? Click here

  1. Innovative tech that spots damage and decodes data to accurately guide your decisions

Condition reports should make a dealer’s life easier. That’s why our condition reports are powered by industry-leading innovations and cutting edge technology, giving you the information you need to speed up your decision making-process. 

OPENLANE’s proprietary Visual Boost AI™ leverages artificial intelligence to spot and clearly highlight exterior damage found on the first eight of the vehicle condition report’s photos. Buyers can easily toggle on Visual Boost AI™ and view potential dents, dings or scratches in a clear and brightly colored overlay. Think of it like a second set of eyes for your buying decisions.

To get a better idea of what’s going on under the hood, OPENLANE pioneered Code Boost IQ. Our innovative technology translates more than 39,000 distinct OBD2 codes and displays them as simple, color-coded alerts. Code Boost IQ allows you to quickly determine which codes are most concerning, helping to inform your bidding strategy. 

  1. Inspections you can trust with built-in transparency

At OPENLANE, we stand behind the accuracy of our inspections and condition reports, and we want you to feel confident that the information you’re getting is complete, accurate and trustworthy. That’s why our inspection and sale processes are designed with built-in transparency. You can read more about OPENLANE’s inspection process here

This push for transparency and buyer confidence is the reason why all our inspections are performed by experienced, knowledgeable professionals—to give you a fair and balanced view of a vehicle’s condition. It’s also why we record any engine sounds we hear during the inspection and upload them so you can hear them, too. 

Even after you buy a car on OPENLANE, the transaction can be covered by our As-Described Guarantee. This coverage provides you with the reassurance that OPENLANE’s condition reports are backed by OPENLANE’s Arbitration Policy*. Learn more about the full range of coverage and limitations by logging in and visiting the OPENLANE Buyer Arbitration Policy.

OPENLANE takes inspections seriously

From roof to rims and bumper to bumper, OPENLANE’s vehicle inspections are built to give our dealers the information they need. When you choose OPENLANE for your wholesale and retail inventory purchases, you get more than a condition report—you get key, innovative and trustworthy insights that help you source the cars you really need.

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*Learn more about the full range of coverage and limitations by logging in and visiting the OPENLANE Buyer Arbitration Policy.