Description
Inspect and document the condition of automobiles and other vehicles to estimate reconditioning and repair costs for resale, lease-end, fleet, or trade-in decisions. Prepare detailed condition reports, cost estimates, and recommendations using standard labor and parts guides. Coordinate with repair facilities or vendors to align on scope and cost of reconditioning.
- • Inspect exterior, structural, mechanical, electrical, and interior components to identify damage, wear, and missing equipment.
- • Estimate parts and labor for reconditioning and repairs using standard cost guides and repair knowledge.
- • Produce condition reports with photos, VIN and mileage verification, and graded assessments.
- • Review and reconcile repair and reconditioning estimates with shops or vendors to secure agreement on scope and pricing.
- • Assess the practicality of reconditioning versus selling as-is, wholesaling, or disposal.
- • Determine as-is and post-reconditioning market values and note diminished or salvage value considerations.
- • Arrange secondary inspections or expert evaluations to resolve discrepancies or complex findings.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
