Explore how AI is revolutionising used car inspection

When buying a second-hand vehicle, the sole question in each potential buyer's mind is: Am I paying for what I receive? That is where used car inspection comes into play. With Artificial Intelligence, today's car inspections are faster, smarter, and more precise than ever.

Let's learn how AI-based car inspection is transforming the way we evaluate cars and how it benefits both sellers and buyers.

The old vs. the new: Manual checks vs. AI-powered inspections
 

Traditionally, used car inspections were manually done by mechanics or expert automobile dealers. Though this approach is satisfactory, it is time-consuming and subjective. It is based on human perception, which can overlook minute faults or irregularities.

As AI has entered the arena, used car inspection services have leapt forward by centuries. Used car inspection today employs image recognition, machine learning, and real-time data processing to analyse a car from the inside out without any bias.

How AI-based used car inspection works
 

AI software photographs the vehicle in high definition or video, sweeping all the details into view. AI can inspect for the following:

Exterior condition:

Chipping paint, dents, rust spots, or scratches.

Tyre & wheel condition:

Tyre wear, alignment, and pressure balance.

Interior wear & tear:

Seats worn, dashboard malfunctions, or infotainment malfunctions.

Engine diagnostics:

In some implementations, AI interacts with onboard diagnostics to analyse performance and history.

Past accident history:

AI can detect inconsistencies by patterns in data and vehicle history databases.

All are completed in minutes — something that may take an hour or more for a human inspector.

Advantages of AI used car assessment
 

So why is AI currently the best used car inspection service option? Let's get into it:

• Speed & efficiency - It now only takes minutes, not hours, which means quicker decision-making by the buyer and seller.
  
  
• More accurate - AI doesn't bat an eye at a minuscule scratch or dent. It's trained to pick up on the minute detail that might impact the car's worth.
  
  
• Uniformed reports - The inspection report is presented uniformly and unbiasedly.
  
  
• Remote inspection - Some services now allow you to photograph a car with your smartphone's camera, making it easier to buy used cars online safely.
  
  
• Affordable - AI checks reduce the need for many of the old checks, saving time and money.

AI and more confidence in used cars
 

As used car inspections using AI become more affordable, consumer confidence grows. Consumers are more confident purchasing used cars because they know that advanced technology is now backing their purchases. With more marketplaces and dealerships using AI tools, the pricing of used cars becomes more transparent, and data driven.

The future is smarter, and it's already here
 

AI is not a trend—it's becoming the backbone of used car evaluation. From enhancing accuracy to delivering reports in real-time, its making used car-buying safer, smarter, and more convenient.

With IDFC FIRST Bank offering easy and quick loans on checked cars, the aspiration of owning a trustworthy pre-owned car is now within easy reach.