Vehicle Inspector

Overview

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

ACV is a technology company focusing on a people-first mindset with growth and autonomy. We offer competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV) revolutionizes how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry with data-driven applications and solutions for sourcing, selling, and managing used vehicles with transparency and insights. Our network includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, Clear Car, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within Marketplace Products, plus True
360 and Data Services.

At ACV, we focus on the health, physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness of our teammates and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

ACV Auctions is looking for an enthusiastic Inspector who has a knack for cars and wants an opportunity to join a growing company. Our Inspectors are the face of our company. They know a ton about cars and love to explain to clients what they need to know in a way they can understand. Our inspectors are meticulous, and nothing gets by them.

At ACV Auctions we pride ourselves on Trust, Transparency, Credibility, and Customer Service and our Inspectors deliver this to our customers every day.

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Partner with a Territory Manager and a team of Inspectors to conduct inspections of vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease to detect damage, missing parts and mechanical problems.
• Prepare and submit a report of vehicle condition, repair/replacement cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Help sales team up-sell or cross-sell services and products.
• Interface regularly with dealers to develop and ensure client satisfaction and build strong relationships.
• Travel to and from dealerships and homes to inspect, and write condition reports, list vehicles to sell on the auction platform.
• Take multiple photos of the vehicle and matches them to the vehicle, then download them to the image server using the company-issued smartphone.
• List inspected wholesale vehicles on the ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing.
• Sign up independent dealerships as buyers to utilize ACV Auctions digital platform.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 1 year of experience in the automobile field (body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge) with a customer service background.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work outside in the elements for extended periods of time.
• Problem-solving aptitude to meet challenges with resourcefulness and innovative approaches.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and an insured, registered motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of system capabilities and relevant software/web-based applications.
• Ability to perform manual labor such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs or more, bending, and squatting.
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Vision abilities required to identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

Start rate beginning at $20.00 per hour. This position is eligible for additional compensation under ACV’s incentive compensation plan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

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