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Pre-Approved Finance Inspections
Independent forensic verification before credit approval. Mitigate supplier liability and institutional risk with court-admissible technical certainty.
Why Pre-Approval Inspections Matter
Financial institutions extending credit on vehicle purchases face increasing liability exposure when defects, misrepresentation, or fraud emerge post-delivery. The December 2025 SCA ruling clarified that pre-approved finance scenarios without independent technical verification may shift liability to the financier when supplier claims cannot be substantiated.
Auto Forensics SA provides forensic-grade technical assessment before credit approval, creating a documented evidentiary record that protects institutional interests and enables informed risk decisions.
Inspection Scope Breakdown
Mechanical Integrity
- Engine compression & performance
- Transmission function & fluid condition
- Suspension & steering systems
- Brake system integrity
- Cooling & exhaust systems
Electronic Systems & ECU
- Full ECU data extraction
- CAN bus diagnostic analysis
- Stored fault code archaeology
- Electronic control module verification
- OBD-II compliance testing
Odometer & Data Consistency
- Odometer tampering detection
- Service history cross-reference
- Electronic mileage verification
- Usage pattern analysis
- VIN authenticity verification
Structural & Safety
- Chassis integrity assessment
- Accident damage detection
- Paint thickness analysis
- Corrosion & rust evaluation
- Safety system functionality