Consumer Affairs - AiM Assigns A To F Grades To Cars And Trucks Based On 150-Point Inspection Report

AiM Mobile Inspections Launches Grading System to Rate Inspected Vehicles on Age, Mileage and Condition

AiM’s vehicle grades make it easy for consumers to know, which used vehicle to buy based on appearance, mileage and mechanics compared to similar year, make and model vehicles. AiM’s full-time technicians analyze 150-points on the vehicle from bumper-to-bumper assigning an A (excellent condition), B (clean condition), C (average condition), D (rough condition) or F (salvage vehicle) grade.

LONG BEACH, July 26, 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

“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.