Third-party vehicle verification

Give buyers something better than a listing.

OpenHood helps private sellers present their vehicle with structured evidence. A trained vendor follows the OpenHood inspection app, captures photos and short videos, records observations, and generates a live report buyers can review before they visit.

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Sellers receive a live report link, QR code, downloadable report, and verified badge that can be shared on Marketplace, Kijiji, AutoTrader, and social media.

A live report buyers can explore

Each report is built like an app, with media, observations, checklist results, vehicle details, and inspection freshness in one clean experience.

Cold start video
Exterior media
Interior checks
Undercarriage view
Tire condition
Vehicle data

How OpenHood works

The process is designed to feel simple for the seller and useful for the buyer. The result is a structured condition report, not a sales pitch.

1

Enter the VIN

The seller starts with the VIN so the vehicle record can be prepared before booking.

2

Book the inspection

A certified OpenHood vendor is assigned to attend the vehicle and complete the guided workflow.

3

Capture the evidence

The inspector captures photos, short videos, checklist results, odometer reading, and neutral observations.

4

Build the report

OpenHood combines field media, vehicle details, observations, and selected vehicle data into a live report.

5

Share the link

The seller can add the report link or QR code to other listings so buyers can review the vehicle first.

6

Reduce uncertainty

Buyers get a clearer view of the vehicle before the first message, showing, asking, or test drive.

What the report can include

OpenHood focuses on observable condition, function checks, and proof media. The wording stays neutral and evidence-based.

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Photos and short videos

Exterior, interior, engine bay, undercarriage, cold start, dashboard, tires, and other useful proof media.

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Structured checklist results

Pass, warning, and concern indicators are shown clearly without forcing buyers through a long technical document.

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Neutral observations

Inspector notes are rewritten into calm public wording that avoids diagnosis, exaggeration, and sales language.

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Tires and visible wear

Tread condition, wheel condition, visible wear, tire details, and related observations can be documented.

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Engine bay and startup

Cold start media, engine bay photos, fluid area observations, battery area, belts, hoses, and visible condition.

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Vehicle details

VIN, year, make, model, trim, odometer, lien status, title status, report status, and inspection freshness.

No hype. Just documented condition.

OpenHood is not designed to make every vehicle look perfect. It is designed to help honest sellers show the vehicle clearly and help buyers review real evidence before committing their time.

Ready to verify your vehicle?

Start with the VIN and prepare a report that buyers can actually explore.