PAVE, an AI-based vehicle inspection company, is urging dealers to adopt digital inspection technology to enhance confidence in online vehicle transactions.
The inspection technology enables dealers to manage direct vehicle purchases across wider geographic areas with greater transparency and trust. As trade-in options for sellers expand, many retailers risk missing out on this valuable source of stock, the company said.
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By integrating virtual inspections into digital wholesale marketplaces, consumers can conduct vehicle assessments using only a smartphone. Guided photo uploads allow sellers to take control of the appraisal process without visiting a dealership. Dealers receive instant condition reports, allowing them to make competitive trade-in offers quickly and efficiently.
For retailers, digital inspections provide an immediate assessment of a vehicle’s condition, help estimate refurbishment costs, and enable faster preparation for resale. This accelerates listing times in both physical showrooms and online marketplaces.
Phil Deegan, UK head of business development at PAVE, said: “The success of online vehicle shopping hinges on trust in the buying process. By allowing sellers to submit inspection reports through tools like PAVE, we enhance transparency and trust.
“Virtual inspections also enable retailers to provide accurate trade-in quotes, plan vehicle sales, and reduce the time it takes to sell a vehicle. Online marketplaces that fail to offer this convenience risk losing sales due to the need for offline inspections and price negotiations. Digital inspections provide the necessary convenience, transparency, and trust to boost online sales.”
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