Also called: Vehicle Condition Inspector, Auto Auction Inspector
Inspects cars returned at the end of leases or sent to auctions, photographing and grading every scratch for buyers.
You meet a driver at their home to inspect their leased SUV. You measure tire tread, photograph every scratch with a tablet app, and grade the car so the bank knows what it is worth at auction.
Estimated; some work as gig contractors paid per inspection.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.25 years after high school. High school plus company training; a clean driving record.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: None required, Automotive Technology.
Growing about average. Leasing and online car sales create steady inspection work.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drive-through scanners already grade damage at some auctions; human checks may shrink.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to vehicle inspection companies or dealer groups that inspect lease returns; they train you
Classes: Auto shop, Photography, Business math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6051.
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