Automated Vehicle Inspection
Our automated vehicle inspection system comprises drive-through vehicle scanners to detect damage and record vehicle condition in seconds.
What is an automated vehicle inspection ?
An automated vehicle inspection is a technology-driven process that evaluates the condition of a vehicle using high specification cameras, computer vision, and specialised scanning equipment.
By combining drive through vehicle scanners, automated imaging, and AI-based analysis, automated inspection technology provides a faster, more accurate, and fully traceable way to inspect vehicles at scale.
Additional modules can be incorporated for underbody inspection, tyre tread depth and wheel alignment reporting. APIs allow data integration into existing systems and platforms.
How our automated vehicle inspection system works
The InstaScan vehicle inspection scanner delivers high resolution image capture with AI damage detection, analysis and reporting.
Vehicle exterior and interior
- Continuous, bi-directional operation
- Vehicle ID and ANPR
- Optional underbody module
- Optional web app for interior appraisal
Tyre and rim
- Low level cameras for rim capture
- DAT lookup for OE tyre fitment
- Optional tyre tread depth and wheel alignment module
Damage analysis
- Analysis on >600, 4K images
- All damage types, broken and missing parts identified and classified.
- >90% inspection accuracy
Automated vehicle inspection system
Automate and streamline your inspection process with a fixed installation vehicle inspection solution.
Modular and scalable according to vehicle types. With additional modules for underbody inspection, tyre tread depth and wheel alignment reporting.
The benefits of automated vehicle inspection
Customer Drive Through
Continuous, bi-directional drive through at 5mph max speed
Capacity and Performance
>2,000 vehicles per day with 5-10 second cycle time
Indoor / outdoor deployment
Self contained, weatherproof housings with IP65 environmental rating
5G / LTE / LAN Connection
Plug and play with optional 5G module for remote installation
Articulated cameras
Vehicle tracking cameras to maximise image capture and inspection accuracy
Comprehensive Reporting
Highly configurable condition and repair cost reporting; secure cloud storage
Vehicle inspection efficiency at Suloja
Handling over 34,000 vehicles annually, with up to 2,500 on-site at any given time, Stobart Europe owned Suloja (SLC GmbH) installed AI vehicle inspection to automate their previously manual process.
30% reduction in processing time per vehicle
70% decrease in certified appraisal costs
Optional modules for automated vehicle inspection
Automated tyre and alignment inspection
Fully automated, drive over tyre and alignment inspection systems are easily incorporated within InstaScan. Configured above ground or in ground, complete with ANPR camera, these units can be installed ahead of or behind the underbody scanner.
Proprietary TyreSwift software produces a customer report in seconds, displaying tyre tread depths, uneven wear, vehicle alignment condition and the effect on vehicle stopping distance.
Underbody and EV battery inspection
The underbody scanner is a fast and effective way to carry out an underbody inspection without the need for heavy lifting equipment. Available as an in-ground inspection module, high resolution cameras and integral LED lighting generate a complete underbody image.
Now an essential component of EV inspections, this underbody scanner is an automated solution to quickly and reliably identify any damage to the vehicle underbody and battery compartment.
Ready to discuss a trial deployment of the InstaScan scanner at your site?
Contact us about the option to deploy a scanner for a trial period.
See first hand the benefits to your business and customer experience.
More Vehicle Inspection Solutions
Mobile body damage inspection
- Mobile app-based guided ‘walkaround’ inspection
- Web app link – easy to use with no app download required
- Vehicle ‘masks’ to aid image capture
Drive through tyre and alignment inspection
- Tyre tread depth and wheel mis-alignment diagnostics
- +/- 0.25mm measurement accuracy
- Bi-direction vehicle speed 5mph
- Integrated ANPR camera
Digital tyre inspection
- Tread depth and sidewall image capture using a smartphone
- AI detects tyre tread depth, model, size, and reference data
- Generates a digital diagnostic report with maintenance recommendations
Automated vehicle inspection FAQs
How accurate is the damage inspection?
Damage inspection accuracy is defined as ‘recall’ – damage correctly identified, and ‘precision’ – quality of damage identified. InstaScan achieves >90% recall with minimal false positives. Beware any manufacturer who claims 100% accuracy. It simply isn’t true. It takes years of experience and expertise to optimise these parameters for different use cases and deliver maximum benefits.
What is the expected return on investment?
Instascan increases inspection speed and efficiency, reduces labour, improves customer UX and grows sales volumes and additional aftersales and servicing revenues, eg SMART repairs. The ROI varies depending on the use case but generally a payback is achieved in < 6 months.
Does InstaScan provide detailed reports or explanations that we can share with customers to improve trust and transparency?
The InstaScan customer report is generated within 2 minutes of the vehicle scan. The report can be viewed on screen, emailed or printed as a pdf.
Can InstaScan be scaled to multiple locations or across and entire dealer network?
The InstaScan hub is cloud-based with a portal user login to view a single site or multiple locations. Data and reporting can be viewed per site or for multiple locations.
How does InstScan perform in different environmental conditions?
InstaScan is fully weatherproof and can be deployed inside or outside. Additional cathodic protection can be added for coastal locations.
How much training is required for our dealer service advisors and technicians to effectively use automated damage inspection?
No technical training is required – The AI does the hard work!
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