Mobile appraisal and central valuation

Standardize vehicle appraisal with a mobile workflow.

Complete the appraisal by phone and send checks, photos, notes and documents directly to the correct vehicle record.

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Mobile appraisal

Vehicle inspection

  • Vehicle details
  • Body checks
  • Photos
  • Documents
Send to center

Field appraisal and the central record update together

The CarDesk mobile appraisal app connects checks, photos, notes and documents entered beside the vehicle with its central inventory record. Valuation and operations teams can identify missing fields, review the report and move reliable data into pricing.

Appraise by phone

Complete a consistent inspection form beside the vehicle.

Transfer instantly

Send data, photos, notes and documents to the correct vehicle record.

Review centrally

Validate the field report and move approved data into valuation.

Capabilities

Tools built for the operation

CarDesk does not isolate this capability. It connects directly with the rest of the vehicle and customer workflow.

  • Mobile appraisal application
  • Body and mechanical checks
  • Photo and document uploads
  • Appraisal PDF output
  • Review and approval flow
  • Automatic inventory matching
One flow from field to center

Move the appraisal from the phone directly into the vehicle record

The CarDesk mobile appraisal app removes the need to re-enter field data later. Checks, photos, notes and documents stay connected to the right vehicle while central teams see status and missing fields immediately.

Mobile form beside the vehicle

The appraiser selects the correct vehicle and records body, mechanical, condition, mileage and notes through a consistent field form.

Photo, note and document transfer

Vehicle photos, damage details and required documents upload by phone and remain attached to the correct record.

Central review and approval

Operations teams review completed checks, images and notes in one report, request missing data and move approved information into valuation.

What the appraisal record contains

The information needed for a decision, attached to the right vehicle

Mobile data does not remain an isolated file. Inventory, appraisal and valuation continue through one shared vehicle record, keeping field, operations and pricing teams on the same version.

  • Vehicle and mileage dataCore information matched with the correct inventory record.
  • Body and mechanical checksConsistent fields, results and appraiser notes.
  • Photos and documentsDamage images, vehicle photos and required files.
  • Approval and report historyReview status, feedback and the completed report record.

Who is mobile appraisal management for?

For automotive teams that need field inspection and central decision-making to share the same data.

Dealerships and used vehicle showrooms

Standardize appraisals for vehicles entering inventory or preparing for sale, keeping checks, photos and reports consistent across staff.

Enterprise acquisition and valuation teams

Collect condition data from different locations in one structure and give valuation specialists direct access to field notes, images and documents.

Multi-branch automotive operations

Track branch and field appraisals centrally, separate completed and pending records, and establish one reporting standard across locations.

How it works

Three clear steps keep every team moving through the same process.

Record beside the vehicle

Select the vehicle in the mobile app and complete the standard checks.

Add photos and documents

Send images, notes and required files directly to the correct record.

Review centrally

Validate the report and move approved appraisal data into valuation.

Common mobile vehicle appraisal questions

Clear answers about the mobile app, field use and central report workflow.

How does mobile vehicle appraisal software work?

The appraiser opens the correct vehicle, completes a consistent inspection form beside it and sends photos, notes and documents to the central CarDesk record.

What information can be entered by phone?

Body, mechanical and condition checks plus vehicle details, mileage and structured notes can be recorded through the mobile form.

Can appraisal photos and documents be uploaded?

Yes. Photos and required documents are attached directly to the correct vehicle record instead of being matched later from separate channels.

Can field data support valuation?

Yes. Central teams review the submitted checks, notes and images, then use approved appraisal data in valuation and pricing.

Can multiple appraisal teams use the system?

Yes. Permissions can be organized by branch, field team and user while central teams follow appraisal status across locations.

Can the appraisal report be exported?

Completed appraisal data can be reviewed in a consistent report structure and shared as a PDF while its history remains connected to the vehicle.

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