Appraise Any Vehicle, Anywhere, Without Being There

TradeAppraise makes remote vehicle appraisal simple. Send a link, receive a complete digital appraisal with photos, damage reports, and valuations — no app download required.

The Shift to Remote Vehicle Appraisal

Remote working has changed every industry, and automotive is no exception. As a result, customers expect digital engagement. Furthermore, operations span multiple locations. Consequently, sending someone to physically inspect every vehicle is no longer practical or cost-effective.

As a result, remote vehicle appraisal is now standard practice for forward-thinking businesses. Whether you are a dealer pre-qualifying trade-ins, a fleet operator managing vehicles across the country, or a finance company verifying asset condition, the ability to appraise vehicles without being physically present saves time, reduces cost, and scales without limits.

Man using smartphone to photograph a UK car in a rural driveway for a remote vehicle appraisal

How Remote Vehicle Appraisal Works

Three simple steps to a complete vehicle appraisal — without leaving your desk.

1. Send the Link

First, generate a unique appraisal link and send it via email, SMS, or embed a QR code on your website. Each link ties to a specific appraisal request, and you can customise it with your branding.

2. Guided Walk-Around

Next, the recipient opens the link in their smartphone browser and follows a step-by-step guided walk-around. No app to download, no account to create. They then capture photos, answer questions, and annotate any damage.

3. Complete Appraisal on Your Dashboard

Finally, the completed appraisal arrives on your centralised dashboard with all photos, damage annotations, vehicle data from DVLA, and instant valuations from leading UK data providers. Review, compare, and act.

Built-In Trust Mechanisms

How do you trust a remote appraisal? TradeAppraise builds verification into every step.

Timestamped Verification

The system timestamps every photo and data point at the moment of capture. Therefore, you know exactly when someone completed the appraisal and can verify the evidence is current, not recycled from a previous inspection.

Guided Completeness

Required photo steps and specific angles prevent cherry-picking. Moreover, the guided process ensures every angle is covered and the user misses nothing. In addition, damage annotation requires active engagement with the vehicle, not just a quick snapshot.

No App Required — Zero Friction

Browser-based access means zero friction for the person completing the appraisal. In other words, there is no app to download from an app store, no login credentials to create, and no IT deployment to coordinate. The recipient simply clicks the link on their smartphone and starts.

Most importantly, every barrier you place between the request and the completed appraisal reduces your completion rate. With TradeAppraise, there are no barriers. It works on any smartphone — Apple or Android — using the built-in browser. The customer self-appraisal experience is designed to be intuitive for anyone, regardless of their technical ability.

Woman using smartphone to photograph a UK car for a remote vehicle appraisal

A Branded Experience at Every Step

You can white-label TradeAppraise with your own domain, logo, and colours. As a result, the person completing the remote appraisal sees your brand at every step of the process — not ours. This creates a professional, seamless experience that builds trust with customers, partners, and third parties.

Whether you are sending appraisal links to retail customers considering a part-exchange or to fleet drivers completing a scheduled inspection, your brand is front and centre. In short, it looks and feels like your own technology, because it is — powered by TradeAppraise behind the scenes.

Remote Vehicle Appraisal Across Every Industry

TradeAppraise remote vehicle appraisal works wherever vehicles need to be assessed at a distance. Find the solution built for your sector.

Dealer Pre-Visit Appraisals

Pre-qualify part-exchanges before the customer arrives. Have condition data and a valuation ready before they walk through the door.

Fleet Driver Self-Inspection

Send drivers a link to inspect their fleet vehicle on a schedule. Monitor condition across your entire fleet without deploying inspectors.

Lease Return Pre-Check

Let customers document their vehicle’s condition before the official end-of-contract inspection. Reduce surprises and set expectations early.

Finance Asset Verification

Verify the existence, identity, and condition of financed assets remotely. Timestamped photographic evidence for lending decisions and compliance.

Insurance Condition Baseline

Establish documented vehicle condition at policy inception with self-service reports from policyholders. Evidence that supports claims handling.

Vehicle Remarketing

Appraise vehicles for remarketing without visiting every location. Comprehensive condition data and valuations to maximise returns.

Why TradeAppraise for Remote Appraisal?

We independently own TradeAppraise, and it is not part of any dealer group or auction house. Our team brings over 50 years of experience in the automotive remarketing industry, and we understand the challenges of remote vehicle assessment because we have solved them ourselves.

  • No setup fees — register and start appraising
  • Pay per appraisal from just 50p
  • No long-term contracts
  • Browser-based — no app download needed
  • Works on all Apple and Android devices
  • White-label branding and custom domains
  • Instant valuations from UK data providers
  • DVLA and DVSA data integration
  • 50+ years automotive industry experience

Start Appraising Vehicles Remotely Today

No setup fees. No long-term contracts. Pay per appraisal from just 50p. Register for free and start receiving remote vehicle appraisals in minutes.