AiM Assigns A to F Grades to Cars and Trucks Based on a 150-Point Inspection Report

LONG BEACH, Calif. (July 25, 2011) — AiM, a new and used vehicle inspection services company, today launched a grading system to help customers easily determine the quality and condition of a car or truck. The grading system is based on AiM’s (www.aimmobileinspections.com) used vehicle inspection report and AutoCheck® Score history report.   

“Determining which 2010 Ford Mustang or 2009 Nissan Altima to buy is now easier for AiM customers,” said Eric Widmer, vice president of sales and operations at AiM, which recently conducted its 35 millionth inspection. “Our grades clearly label the good cars from the bad.  Prospective buyers can find the best used cars right down to the year, make and model from coast to coast. And, sellers are able to show an expert, third-party vehicle grade to attract potential buyers.”

Developed by AiM and used by their nearly 500 full-time inspectors, the grading system accounts for a bumper-to-bumper review for mechanical issues, cosmetic blemishes and structural damages. The information is then turned into a letter grade. Letter grades are provided on all of AiM’s packages (AiM Plus, AiM Preferred and AiM Certified, which includes engine oil and transmission fluid analysis with a warranty for these parts).

• “A” vehicles are in excellent condition and in great mechanical working order 
• “B” vehicles are clean, run well and have minor cosmetic blemishes
• “C” vehicles have higher mileage, good mechanics and have some cosmetic blemishes
• “D” vehicles have undergone major repairs or are in need of major mechanical or major cosmetic repairs
• “F” vehicles are salvage, have flood or fire damage

The condition report consists of an AiM professional’s visual, mechanical and road test evaluation.  Each item on the condition report is weighted based on importance to determine the grade.  Grades are clearly represented on the condition report. 

About AiM (www.aimmobileinspections.com)
Long Beach, Calif.-based AiM (Alliance Inspection Management) was founded in 2005 to inspect the condition of new and used vehicles from bumper to bumper. AiM’s national team of 500 technicians are equipped with Panasonic© Toughbook© tablet computers and 3G cellular capabilities to perform comprehensive, 150-point vehicle inspections and deliver a report within 48 hours of the inspection. AiM, which has auto manufacturers, rental fleets, dealers, auction houses, finance companies and consumers among its clientele, recently performed its 35 millionth vehicle inspection.