MORE THAN A WALK-AROUND
The CollisionTrace 100-Point Assessment is a systematic examination of the physical evidence a vehicle may retain after collision damage and repair.
Rather than relying solely on appearance or vehicle-history reports, the assessment examines accessible panels, finishes, fasteners, seams, structural areas, measurements and other physical indicators that can help reveal previous repair activity.
The goal is simple: document what is present, explain what it may indicate, and give the customer a clearer understanding of the vehicle in front of them.
[01] Structural Evidence — Rails, aprons, core supports, floors, pillars and other structural areas for evidence of previous damage or repair.
[02] Fasteners & Hardware — Tool marks, disturbed fasteners, missing coatings and other evidence that components have been removed or replaced.
[03] Panel & Gap Analysis — Panel alignment, body gaps, fitment and symmetry that may indicate previous collision repair.
[04] Paint & Refinish Analysis — Paint-thickness measurements, overspray, masking lines, texture differences and refinishing indicators.
[05] Welds, Seams & Corrosion Protection — Factory versus repaired seams, weld characteristics, seam sealer and corrosion-protection evidence.
[06] Structural Measurements — Comparative measurements and reference points used when appropriate to identify possible dimensional inconsistencies.
HOW THE ASSESSMENT WORKS
A systematic physical inspection designed to uncover what a vehicle's history report might miss.
01
INITIAL VEHICLE REVIEW
The vehicle is examined for overall condition, panel alignment, visible repair indicators and areas requiring closer evaluation.
02
DETAILED INSPECTION
Accessible exterior, body and structural areas are examined for evidence including refinishing, disturbed fasteners, replaced panels, altered seams, previous repairs and dimensional inconsistencies.
03
MEASURE & DOCUMENT
Appropriate inspection tools, measurements and photographs are used to document relevant findings and establish supporting physical evidence.
04
REPORT & EXPLAIN
Findings are organized into a CollisionTrace report so the customer can understand what was observed, where it was found and why it may be significant.
THE RIGHT TOOLS. USED FOR THE RIGHT REASON.
Appropriate tools and equipment are used as required by the vehicle's specific design and accessible areas. Not every tool listed is used on every vehicle; the scope is determined by the specific needs of the assessment.
Paint/coating thickness measurement
Body and comparative measuring equipment
Professional inspection/matching lighting
Borescope inspection
OBD diagnostic scanning when appropriate
Detailed photography and visual documentation
A STRUCTURED INSPECTION FRAMEWORK
The CollisionTrace 100-Point Assessment uses a structured inspection framework covering approximately 100 individual inspection points across relevant vehicle areas and systems. “100-Point” represents the structured scope of the inspection and is not a numerical vehicle score or certification.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
The customer receives a professional CollisionTrace report documenting relevant observations and findings from the inspection. Documentation may include:
- Photographs of relevant areas
- Paint/coating measurements
- Body or comparative measurements
- Identified repair indicators
- Areas of concern
- Explanations of why findings matter
The report helps the customer understand the documented condition of the vehicle and provides information they can use when deciding what additional evaluation or action may be appropriate. CollisionTrace does not determine vehicle value, guarantee safety, certify a vehicle, certify repairs, determine legal liability, or guarantee that every previous repair or defect will be discovered.
EVIDENCE DOESN'T ALWAYS SHOW ON A CARFAX.
Previous collision repair can leave evidence long after the visible damage is gone. CollisionTrace looks beyond the exterior appearance of the vehicle, examining the details that can reveal previous repair—paint thickness, fasteners, seams, welds, panel fitment, structural reference points and other physical indicators. The goal isn't to guess what happened. It's to document what the vehicle tells us.