Share the vehicle, address, and the package you need—Quick View, Complete View, or Full View.
Remote vehicle viewing & factual documentation
Can’t see the vehicle in person? We can.
A local AutoCheckView field specialist visits the vehicle, documents what is visible and accessible, follows your requested focus areas, and sends you a private photo report you can review from anywhere.
A local field specialist visits the vehicle and sends you organized photos and factual observations.
We observe. We document. You decide.
See more before you travel, bid, send a deposit, or commit. For dealers, private sellers, auctions, and other permitted vehicle locations.
Your requested time is a preference. We confirm the appointment after verifying seller/facility access and Field Specialist availability.
Requested times are preferences until seller access and field availability are confirmed.
Independent local visit
High-resolution photo coverage
10–40 photo coverage
Factual, organized notes
Private online report
Private report + PDF
What you receive
A clearer view than the listing alone
Structured photo coverage
Systematic photos of accessible zones in the package you choose — exterior, interior, and more as included.
Your priority areas
Call out focus areas that matter to you — panel gaps, cargo floor, wheels, listing claims, and similar visible requests.
Factual documentation
Objective notes on what is visible: scratches, dents, stains, cracks, missing items, and dash indicators while parked.
Private report delivery
A structured private web report and PDF after quality review — review from anywhere before you travel or commit.
Sample observations
Sample data
Approximately 3-inch linear scratch visible on the lower passenger-side front door.
Rear cargo floor could not be lifted because seller did not authorize removal of stored items.
Ground-level underbody photographed from safe positions; lift access was not included.
Open sample report page
Process
From Request to Private Report
A clear, managed process—from submitting vehicle details to reviewing your private documentation report.
We contact the seller, verify access, and confirm a visit window—requested times are preferences until confirmed.
We confirm access
A local field specialist arrives at the dealer lot, private seller, or other permitted location.
We visit the vehicle
Photos and factual notes cover what is visible and accessible—no ratings, no buy/don’t-buy advice.
We document what’s visible
Open your private online report and PDF from your account after quality review.
Review your private report
Why AutoCheckView
Remote viewing with clear boundaries
Independent
We work for the customer who orders the visit — not the seller.
You choose extra attention
Focus Areas highlight what matters most without reducing package coverage.
More than seller photos
Systematic coverage and a structured private report instead of random snapshots.
Limitations are documented
If an area cannot be accessed or an activity is not permitted, the report says so.
Packages
Choose a vehicle view
Photo counts are coverage guidance. Actual photo volume depends on vehicle condition, access, customer Focus Areas, and seller/facility permission.
The number of photos is not a guaranteed exact quantity. The goal is useful documentation, not maximizing photo count.
Quick View
$79
7,900 pts when paid · 1 pt = $0.01
- Exterior & interior overview
- VIN, odometer & dashboard when accessible
- Wheels, tires & cargo overview
- Visible-detail photos
- Private report + PDF
See full coverage
Vehicle Identification
- VIN when accessible
- Odometer when accessible
- Dashboard photo
Exterior
- Front
- Rear
- Driver side
- Passenger side
- Main corner/angle views as appropriate
- Clearly visible scratches, dents, cracks or missing items noticed during normal viewing
Interior
- Front seating area
- Rear seating area
- Dashboard
- Center area
- Cargo/trunk when accessible
- Clearly visible interior damage or staining
Wheels & Tires
- General wheel/tire overview
- Visible wheel or tire details when apparent
Customer Request
- 1 customer-selected Focus Area
Report
- Factual observation notes
- Access limitations
- Private online report
Does not include under-hood or underside coverage.
MOST POPULAR
Complete View
$119
11,900 pts when paid · 1 pt = $0.01
- Detailed exterior & interior coverage
- Individual wheels, glass & visible details
- Dashboard documentation
- Under-hood & ground-level underside when accessible
- Private report + PDF
See full coverage
Includes everything in Quick View
- All Quick View identification, exterior, interior, and wheels overview coverage
Detailed Exterior
- Front and rear bumpers
- Hood
- Roof
- Trunk/tailgate
- Doors
- Fenders
- Rear quarter areas
- Mirrors
- Exterior trim
- Glass
- Exterior lights
Visible Details
- When noticed, document accessible visual features such as scratches, dents, cracks, chips, visible rust/corrosion, discoloration, missing items, loose/displaced visible items, visible paint appearance differences, and visible panel-gap differences
- No conclusions about cause
Wheels & Tires
- Individual wheel coverage
- Visible tire details
- Tire size when readable
- Tread view when practical
Detailed Interior
- Driver seat
- Passenger seat
- Rear seats
- Dashboard
- Steering wheel
- Center console
- Door panels
- Carpet/floor areas
- Headliner when visible
- Cargo/trunk
Under Hood
- When accessible: engine-bay overview
- Visible corrosion
- Visible residue/wet areas
- Visible missing or displaced covers/items
- No mechanical conclusions
Ground-Level Underside
- When safely accessible: front accessible area
- Rear accessible area
- Side accessible areas where practical
- Visible rust/corrosion
- Visible residue
- Visible scrapes
- Visible missing/displaced shields/items
- No lift and no structural or mechanical evaluation
Customer Requests
- Up to 2 Focus Areas
Report
- Structured factual observations
- Access limitations
- Private online report
Included video
- Startup & Dashboard Video (package included)
Full View
$149
14,900 pts when paid · 1 pt = $0.01
- Expanded body & interior close-ups
- Detailed wheels, glass, trim & surfaces
- Expanded visible-detail documentation
- Expanded accessible under-hood & underside coverage
- Most detailed report + PDF
See full coverage
Includes everything in Complete View
- All Complete View coverage, plus the expanded documentation below
Expanded Exterior Documentation
- More close-up and contextual photos for body panels, bumpers, doors, fenders, quarter panels, hood, roof, trunk/tailgate, rocker/lower areas when visible, mirrors, and trim
Surface Details
- More detailed documentation of scratches, chips, dents, scuffs, corrosion, rust, discoloration, visible finish differences, and visible panel-gap differences
- Where a notable visual feature is found: context photo + close-up photo when practical
- Does not determine origin of damage
Detailed Wheels & Tires
- Each wheel
- Visible curb rash
- Tire sidewall
- Tread
- Tire size when readable
Expanded Interior
- Additional close-ups of seat surfaces, bolsters, dashboard, steering wheel, center console, controls, door panels, upholstery, carpet, headliner, cargo area, and visible interior trim
Expanded Under-Hood Documentation
- When accessible: overall view and additional accessible angles
- Battery area when visible
- Visible labels
- Visible corrosion
- Visible residue
- Missing/displaced visible items
- No diagnosis
Expanded Ground-Level Underside
- When safely accessible: additional front/rear/side angles
- Accessible lower-body areas
- Visible exhaust areas
- Visible structural surfaces
- Rust/corrosion, residue, scrapes, displaced shields/covers
- No lift
- No structural or mechanical conclusion
Customer Requests
- Up to 2 Focus Areas
Report
- Most detailed factual report
- Access summary
- Expanded observations
- Customer Focus Areas
- Limitations
- Private online report
Included video
- Startup & Dashboard Video (package included)
- 360° Walkaround Video (package included)
Optional add-on
Live Video Call
Join the visit live and request views of specific accessible areas.
From $35 · Up to 10 minutes
Permission & access details
Rules vary by seller, dealer, auction and facility. You are responsible for confirming in advance that the vehicle custodian permits the selected activity. Final access remains subject to location rules and conditions at the time of the visit.
Up to 10 minutes. Optional extra 10 minutes available at booking. Permission required. Extra 10 min +$10 when ordered. Live Video depends on access, permission, and connectivity.
Live Video
Want to see it yourself?
Join a Live Video Walkaround. Ask your Field Specialist to show specific accessible areas in real time when permitted.
Rules vary by seller, dealer, auction and facility. You are responsible for confirming in advance that the vehicle custodian permits the selected activity. Final access remains subject to location rules and conditions at the time of the visit.
From $35
Up to 10 minutes. Optional extra 10 minutes available at booking. Permission required. Extra 10 min +$10.
Add Live Video at bookingWhen it helps
Common situations
The vehicle is far away
Another city or state — you need a clear view before you travel or send a deposit.
The listing skips important areas
Listing photos skip panel gaps, underbody, cargo floor, or interior wear you care about.
First step before arranging a mechanical PPI
Get factual visual evidence first, then decide whether a separate mechanical inspection is worth it.
Compare listing claims with documented observations
Document what is visible now and compare it with specific seller or listing claims.
Someone is helping you buy
A relative or representative can review the private report with you from anywhere.
More situations
Decide what you need
AutoCheckView vs mechanical PPI
First see the vehicle. Then decide whether it deserves a full mechanical PPI.
AutoCheckView
Purpose: See and document the vehicle remotely.
Includes: Photos, optional video, visible observations, Focus Areas.
Best for: Before travel, bidding, deposits, or deciding whether to order a PPI.
Starting at $79
Mechanical PPI
Purpose: Evaluate mechanical condition.
Includes: Mechanical testing and professional diagnosis depending on the provider.
Best for: Professional mechanical evaluation before purchase.
Separate service — not provided by AutoCheckView.
AutoCheckView is not a mechanical inspection. Documentation Disclaimer.
Trust
See a finished sample report
Review a realistic, anonymized example of structure, notes, limitations, and gallery layout — marked as sample data.
Sample data
View Sample Report
Report includes
- Vehicle identifiers documented when accessible
- Exterior, interior, wheels, glass, and cargo coverage by package
- Customer priority areas
- Access limitations / not documented
- Private HTML report and PDF from one published snapshot
Service area
Check coverage for the vehicle — not your home address
Enter approximate one-way miles to where the vehicle is located. Package and travel totals shown here are estimates; the server calculates the authoritative quote at booking.
Travel:
first 15 miles included;
15–30 mi —
$0.90/mi;
beyond 30 mi —
$1.80/mi.
Outside coverage may require manual review before checkout is completed.
Requested times are not confirmed appointments. We confirm seller access and field availability after you submit.
Check Price & Availability
0
25 miles
290
Package:$0.00
Travel fee:$0.00
Estimated total:$0.00
Browser estimate only — final quote is calculated on the server.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Independent remote vehicle viewing and factual photo documentation. A local Field Specialist visits the vehicle, documents what is visible and accessible when permitted, and delivers a structured private report. We observe. We document. You decide.
No. AutoCheckView is documentation only — not a mechanical inspection, mechanical diagnosis, safety inspection, appraisal, or buy/don’t-buy recommendation.
Accessible and permitted exterior/interior areas included in your package, plus purchased add-ons when access and permission allow. Limitations are recorded. We do not lift, jack, or disassemble the vehicle.
Focus Areas tell the Field Specialist where to give extra attention. They do not reduce package coverage. Maximum 2 Focus Areas per vehicle. Quick View includes 1 (a second is +$5). Complete View and Full View include 2.
No. OBD-II Code Readout records what a compatible reader displays. Reader-provided text is not an AutoCheckView diagnosis.
OBD-II Code Readout is an optional add-on when ordered and permitted. It records codes displayed by a compatible reader at the time of the visit — not a diagnosis, root-cause analysis, or repair recommendation. Codes are not cleared. Third-party vehicle history reports are not currently offered. Do not expect a VIN history PDF with your visit.
Road Test Documentation is temporarily unavailable for new bookings while commercial auto coverage for non-owned vehicles is confirmed with our insurance broker. When offered again, Optional Road Test Documentation is available when ordered and permitted by the seller or facility and an authorized driver is available. AutoCheckView records the drive with video and factual notes only. It is not a mechanical, roadworthiness, or safety evaluation. Purchasing the add-on does not guarantee a drive will occur.
Live Video is an optional add-on: Up to 10 minutes. Optional extra 10 minutes available at booking. Permission required. It depends on access, permission, and connectivity and may not show inaccessible areas.
Third-party vehicle history reports are not currently offered. Do not expect a VIN history PDF with your visit.
We document only what is safely accessible and permitted. Limitations are recorded (for example, Not Accessible). An omission is not proof a condition does not exist.
The report records a factual status such as Not Permitted. If the main visit was completed and a separately paid add-on could not be performed, that add-on amount is refunded to the original payment method under the Terms. The package fee for a completed visit remains. Broader cancellations follow the Terms and your order status.
Eligible online cancellation is available for a limited window after payment (currently 24 hours), subject to visit-start and report locks. Eligible cancellation converts paid value to Available AutoCheckView Credits for a limited time — not a card refund, except where law requires otherwise or where an unperformed paid add-on is refunded under the Terms. Amendments follow the same order workflow rules.
AutoCheckView Credits are unused paid value from eligible cancellations or order changes. Portal labels include Available Credits and Reserved Credits. They are not a bank account or loyalty reward. Available credit lots generally expire after 3 calendar months under current configuration.
No. The report is a time-specific snapshot of accessible, permitted observations. Hidden, intermittent, or later-developing conditions may not appear.
Yes. We work for the customer who orders the visit — not the seller. We do not sell the vehicle and we do not give buy/don’t-buy recommendations.
Your requested time is a preference. We confirm the appointment after verifying seller/facility access and Field Specialist availability.
Payment is charged when you successfully complete checkout through our payment provider (Stripe). It is not a temporary authorization held for later capture under the current implementation. Charges may appear as RED-SNAKE TECHNOLOGY on your statement. See Terms for cancellation and credit rules.
We serve addresses within 290 miles one-way of our Raleigh service base, subject to access and scheduling.
Typical scheduling: 1–2 business days after access is confirmed. Report target: same day or within 24 hours after the completed visit. These are typical targets, not hard guarantees.
Know what is visible before you make the trip.
Check price for the vehicle’s location, then submit your documentation request.