Buy cars three states away. Don't lose certainty about their condition.
DealNow makes the purchase one guided transaction, so a dealer can buy more cars without adding overhead. Self Inspection is built into that transaction, giving every deal a verified read on condition before you fund it.
One inspection, built into the deal you're already doing
Start a deal in DealNow like always. Here is where Self Inspection fits.
Start the deal as usual. On the vehicle card, choose + Inspection, next to title services and transport.
What DealNow does
DealNow is the acquisition platform dealers use to buy from private sellers, remotely. It verifies the seller's identity, the vehicle, and the title, gets documents signed, and funds the deal instantly, all without the car coming into the lot.
Runs the deal
Records the conditionBuilt into step two
Attach a self inspection to the Vehicle step, and the seller gets a link to complete it before you fund the deal.
Attach an inspection and the seller gets a link to complete it. Require it before the seller sees an offer, or send the offer first and request the inspection after.
What the seller sees
A guided walkaround on their own phone, step by step, no app to download.
When you add the inspection to the deal, the seller gets a link by SMS. It opens in any phone browser, so there is no app to install and no account to create, and the seller can start wherever the vehicle is parked.
Fewer surprises after you fund the deal
Know the vehicle's actual condition before money moves, not after. The report is back on the deal before you fund it, so the offer can reflect the vehicle you are actually buying.
What Self Inspection has already done
1M+
Inspections completed on the platform
300,000+
Operational hours saved, as customers report
$80M+
In costs cut, as customers report
See Self Inspection inside your next DealNow deal
Book a short walkthrough with our team. We'll show you the inspection flow on a real deal.
What the walkthrough covers
- The inspection flow on a real DealNow deal
- The seller's guided walkaround, on a phone
- A sample report, tied to the VIN and timestamped
- Pricing for the number of cars you buy each month
We'll only use this to set up your walkthrough.
FAQ
No. Guided capture takes about 90 seconds on the seller's phone, and you choose whether the inspection happens before or after the offer.
Either. DealNow lets you choose per deal.
The inspection is a guided walkaround on the seller's own phone, step by step, with no app to download. They tap the SMS link and follow the prompts.
A downloadable inspection report with AI analyzed condition, tied to the VIN and timestamped, so you have a verified record of the vehicle's condition before you fund.
Talk to your DealNow or Self Inspection contact for current pricing.