Service · 03
Independent eyes on the lot, before you bid.
Auction houses don't owe you a fair condition report. We meet you at the lot, work the line, and call you with a go/no-go inside ninety minutes.
Overview
Wholesale and auction buying is a numbers game — and condition is the variable that breaks budgets. The auction's listed grade is a starting point, not a guarantee. Our job is to give you ground truth before you commit.
We work Manheim Sacramento, ADESA Stockton, and the smaller independent lots in Manteca and Modesto. Most clients book us per-lane or per-list, and most calls happen the morning of the sale.
What gets inspected
- Frame integrity, prior impact, weld evidence
- Underbody and rocker rust progression
- Engine and transmission — cold start, idle, off-idle response
- OBD-II for stored, pending, and erased codes
- Paint thickness reads across panels for repaint detection
- Glass, lights, mirrors, weather seals
- Interior wear correlated against stated mileage
- Title and history brand cross-check via VIN
What you receive
- 01Same-morning verbal go/no-go before the lane runs
- 02Photo-backed condition note within 6 hours
- 03Rough recondition cost range to inform your bid ceiling
- 04Flagged items for post-sale arbitration if applicable
FAQ
Questions we hear about this service
How late can I book?+
Up to 18 hours before the sale for most lots. Same-morning is possible at Manheim Sacramento if our calendar allows.
Do you bid for clients?+
No. We're inspectors, not buyers. We don't take a piece of the deal, which is the whole point.
Can you support arbitration claims?+
Yes. Our reports are structured to align with the major auction arbitration standards, and we've supported successful claims on undisclosed frame and prior impact issues.
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