Digital Vehicle Inspection
See Exactly What Our Techs See
Instead of just taking our word for it, you get real photos, videos, and color-coded findings sent straight to your phone, so you know exactly what your vehicle needs and why, before you decide on anything.
How It Works
1. We Inspect
Your technician works through a full multi-point inspection, checking brakes, tires, fluids, belts, battery, and suspension.
2. We Document
Anything worth flagging gets a real photo or video, and a color-coded rating so you can tell urgent from routine at a glance.
3. You Review
We send a link straight to your phone by text or email, no app needed, so you can look it over and decide what to approve.
What Gets Checked
Brakes
Pad thickness, rotor condition, and fluid, photographed so you can see remaining life for yourself.
Tires
Tread depth, uneven wear patterns, and any damage that could mean an alignment or suspension issue.
Fluids
Oil, coolant, transmission, and brake fluid levels and condition, checked and noted.
Belts & Hoses
Cracking, fraying, or soft spots that tend to fail without warning if left unchecked.
Battery
Terminal condition and battery health, especially important heading into an Auburn winter.
Suspension
Struts, shocks, and bushings, checked for leaks, wear, and play.
Why This Matters More in Auburn
Winter is tough on belts, batteries, and rubber components, and a lot of that wear happens gradually enough that it's easy to miss without something like a photo taken today to compare against a photo from your last visit. A documented history of your vehicle's condition makes it a lot easier to catch a slow-developing problem before it turns into a cold-morning breakdown.
See It for Yourself, Not Just Hear About It
Real photos, real findings, sent straight to your phone.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Kate and Steve are a wonderful addition to the Auburn community. Their explanation of the service required was very accurate and there were no surprises from the quote to the final bill.
Estimates were easy to understand and no pressure to include any nonessential additions found during inspection. Invoice included all details for work and costs completed.
I was listened to with respect for what I thought my vehicle's problems were, and it was addressed in a speedy fashion. Steve and the staff are extraordinarily friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Digital Vehicle Inspections in Auburn, NY: What You Need to Know
A digital vehicle inspection replaces the old paper checklist with something you can actually see for yourself. Instead of hearing "your brakes are getting low," you get a photo of your actual brake pads, next to a plain explanation of what it means and whether it's urgent.
At Sholar Automotive, digital vehicle inspections are part of how we do business, not an upsell. It's the same evidence-based approach dealerships and larger shops use, without the dealership price tag.
Color-Coded, So You Know What's Urgent
Every item we check gets marked green, yellow, or red. Green means it's in good shape. Yellow means it's wearing and worth planning for. Red means it needs attention now. That coding is meant to cut through the guesswork, not to pressure you into approving more than you need.
No App, No Login, Just a Link
Your report arrives as a simple link by text message or email. Open it right in your phone's browser to see the photos, videos, and notes, no account to create and nothing to download.
You Decide What Happens Next
Reviewing the report doesn't commit you to anything. You can approve what you want handled now, decline anything you'd rather skip, and hold off on the rest for a future visit. Declined items stay on file, so we can check on them again down the road rather than starting from scratch.
Why Sholar Automotive for Your Digital Vehicle Inspection
We use digital vehicle inspections to make sure you're never just taking our word for it. Your brakes, tires, fluids, belts, battery, and suspension get documented in plain language with real photos, so you can make an informed decision on your own time.
Due for a visit, or just want to see what your vehicle's condition actually looks like? Give us a call at (315) 252-7223 or schedule online.
Serving Auburn and Surrounding Communities
Sholar Automotive proudly serves drivers from Auburn, Weedsport, Sennett, Owasco, Fleming, Union Springs, Moravia, Port Byron, Skaneateles, and throughout Cayuga County.
Getting to Our Shop
From I-90 (NYS Thruway): Take Exit 40, signed for Weedsport / Auburn / NY Route 34, and follow Route 34 south into Auburn. Route 34 leads directly into the center of town, close to York Street.
From US Route 20: Route 20 runs straight through Auburn, crossing NY Route 34/38/5 downtown. Follow signs toward downtown Auburn, York Street is just off that junction.
For turn-by-turn directions right to our door, tap the button below.
Get DirectionsDigital Vehicle Inspection FAQs
What is a digital vehicle inspection?
A digital vehicle inspection is a multi-point inspection where our technician documents your vehicle's condition with photos and videos instead of a paper checklist. You receive a report on your phone showing exactly what was found, with color-coded ratings so you know what's urgent and what can wait.
Do I need to download an app to see my inspection report?
No. We send your report as a link by text message or email. You open it right in your phone's browser, no app, no login, and no account required.
What do the colors on my report mean?
Green means everything checked out fine. Yellow means we found wear worth keeping an eye on or planning for soon. Red means it needs attention now. The color coding is meant to help you tell the difference between something urgent and something that can wait.
Does a digital vehicle inspection cost extra?
It's part of how we service your vehicle, not a separate add-on charge. We build photo and video documentation into the visits where it makes sense so you can see the same thing our technician sees.
Am I required to approve everything found on the report?
Not at all. You can approve, decline, or hold off on any item. The report is there to inform your decision, not to pressure you into it, and anything you decline stays on file so we can revisit it at your next visit if you'd like.
Can I keep a copy of my inspection report?
Yes. The link we send you is yours to keep, and we retain a record on our end too, which is useful for tracking a wear item over time or referencing your vehicle's condition at a specific date.
See Your Vehicle's Condition for Yourself
No guessing, no just-trust-us. Real photos, real findings, sent straight to your phone. Call us or schedule online.