Know What You Are Buying: InspectMyRide Partners with eBay Motors

InspectMyRide Partners with eBay Motors: New Vehicle Inspection Service Provides Online Consumers Peace of Mind

Alpharetta, GA--May 4, 2011: “ InspectMyRide LLC has become the exclusive vehicle inspection vendor for eBay Motors, a relationship that will greatly enhance both companies” reach in the online vehicle market. InspectMyRide, a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services LLC, one of the largest automotive inspection services in North America, provides online consumers the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive independent vehicle inspection performed by a qualified professional before the point of sale.

With each listing on eBay Motors, a link is offered for customers to order an inspection of the vehicle they are considering, regardless of where in the country it is located. The InspectMyRide visual inspection service, which retails at $129.99, is not only quick but also is an affordable investment that alleviates the anxiety of purchasing pre-owned cars online. Within approximately 48 hours of the request, InspectMyRide will contact the vehicle seller and make arrangements to perform the third-party inspection. The purchaser then receives an online comprehensive condition report and hi-resolution digital photographs to help the consumer make an informed decision. “Buying a vehicle is a big decision. While online purchases offer great value, convenience and a wide selection, they come with a certain degree of risk,” said Brent Sergot, Vice President and General Manager of DataScan. “We are excited to partner with an industry leader like eBay Motors to provide consumers with confidence in their online purchases. With InspectMyRide, you can help protect yourself by validating that the vehicle matches its online description, and add peace-of-mind by putting a professional inspector to work for you when you can”t see the car yourself.”

For eBay Motors, the relationship enhances transparency in the online car buying process and offers consumers easy access to high-quality services that help them make informed decisions. Other services exclusive to eBay Motors that ensure a worry-free shopping experience include free vehicle history reports on all eligible vehicles, seller feedback and Vehicle Purchase Protection. “We chose InspectMyRide due to the company”s proven leadership in the industry. Offering the ability to order cost-effective, time saving vehicle inspections ensures shopper peace of mind, and solidifies eBay Motors as the best place to buy a vehicle online,” said Famous Rhodes, senior director, eBay Motors. “Our goal is to offer the best possible value and selection to consumers through the most convenient, trusted environment for car buying on the web, which is why more than 4.2 million vehicles have been sold to date through the eBay Motors platform.”

The introduction of InspectMyRide was a natural progression for DataScan, which provides similar inspection and other services to the world”s largest automotive manufacturers, automotive lenders, dealerships and financial institutions. The DataScan team has more than 25 years of experience in providing automotive inspections and repair estimates. For InspectMyRide, the services provided by the nationwide network of professional inspectors have been tailored to meet the needs of today”s consumers. The 150+ point visual inspection, variety of quality digital photos, and road test (when conditions permit) provide prospective buyers a wealth of information about the vehicle before they make their purchase decision. Within 24 hours of the inspection being completed, customers receive an e-mail notification from InspectMyRide with a convenient link to easily view their comprehensive vehicle report online at InspectMyRide.com.

Unlike other vehicle inspection services, detailed reports at InspectMyRide include a unique consumer-friendly scoring model that analyzes the findings from the inspection and assigns both a numeric score and a rating of up to five stars for each vehicle. The combined scoring, rating, condition report and quality digital images provide important information to help car shoppers make the right purchase decision for them. The result may be buyers driving away in their dream car or avoiding a costly mistake. Once buyers find a vehicle of interest on eBay Motors, they should click on the link to “Order an independent inspection” and complete the simple “3 Steps to Place Your Order.” A professional vehicle inspector from InspectMyRide will be assigned to perform the comprehensive vehicle inspection. In addition to providing the inspection report and digital photos, the buyer is also provided an Experian AutoCheck® vehicle history report summary, which lists repair history and other information regarding past ownership.

To learn more about InspectMyRide, visit InspectMyRide.