Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI)
Build trust with visual transparency. Send photo-backed inspections customers approve in minutes.
Perform comprehensive digital vehicle inspections with HD photos, video clips, color-coded health status (Red/Yellow/Green), technician dictation, and instant SMS report delivery with 1-tap customer line-item approvals.
What Sets Digital Vehicle Inspection Apart
Designed directly for the shop floor to eliminate wasted hours and manual paperwork.
- Customizable inspection checklists & OEM- aligned 35-point safety templates
- High-definition photo & video capture with notes.
- Red / Yellow / Green condition grading for instant customer comprehension
- Interactive mobile report delivered via SMS with line-item approve/decline toggles
- Automatic transition of approved findings straight into repair estimates without re-typing
Engineered for everyday automotive workflows
Every button, screen, and workflow step has been validated on real independent shop floors.
Capability 01
Multi-Point HD Visual Documentation
Technicians capture photos and videos directly at the bay using iOS or Android tablets. Draw arrows around leaking struts, cracked serpentine belts, or worn brake pads so customers see exact proof.
Immediate Shop Benefits
- Eliminates customer skepticism by showing photographic evidence.
- Cuts service advisor explanation time on the phone by over 50%
- Stores a permanent visual audit trail to protect against liability claims
Capability 02
Instant SMS & Email Customer Sharing
Dispatch an interactive web link directly to the vehicle owner's smartphone while their car is still lifted on the bay.
Customers review high-res photos from work or home.
Immediate Shop Benefits
- Customers approve work with 1-tap on their own phone screen
- Line-item granularity lets customers choose immediate safety vs deferred items
- Captures digital signature and timestamped authorization log
Capability 03
1-Click Estimate Synchronization
Never re-key recommended repairs into your quoting tool.
Approved inspection findings automatically populate the estimate builder with parts, labor hours, and pricing attached.
Immediate Shop Benefits
- Zero duplicate data entry between inspection and job card
- Prevents overlooked safety recommendations from slipping through
- Speeds up parts ordering and technician job dispatching
How Digital Vehicle Inspection Works
Clear handoffs from customer check-in to vehicle pickup.
Select Inspection Template
Technician launches a 35-point, seasonal, or custom vehicle inspection checklist on tablet or mobile device.
Document & Grade Condition
Snap photos, grade condition (Red: Immediate, Yellow: Recommended, Green: Good), and dictate diagnostic findings.
Customer Reviews & Approves
Customer receives secure SMS link, inspects marked photos, and approves recommendations with line-item toggles.
Repair Order Auto-Updates
Approved items immediately transform into active repair order job lines ready for parts staging.
Works Seamlessly With
EDGE AutoSoft modules share data automatically so you never re-enter customer or vehicle information.
Work Orders
The central heartbeat of your shop floor. From intake to final road test without losing a single paper job card.
Digital Estimates
Build laser-accurate quotes in under 2 minutes. Present transparent options that turn estimates into approved work.
Technician App
Put the power of EDGE AutoSoft directly on the lift. Big buttons, touch-first inspection, and live job timers.
Ready to Give Your Shop The EDGE?
Book a 1-on-1 demo and we’ll show you how EDGE AutoSoft streamlines intake, inspections, estimates, and payments on your real shop workflow.