Automated vehicle inspection technology could save you money, keep you safe on road
A major innovation could change the way you see your car. It could save you money and keep you safe on the road.
Ten seconds is all it takes for the UVeye automated inspection technology to scan your vehicle at Kelly Cadillac in Lancaster County.
"UVEye is an Israeli company, so they started in the bomb detection business," said Kelley Kelly, the dealership's owner/operator.
It's a combination of computer vision – using thousands of high-definition cameras – and artificial intelligence that can quickly and accurately inspect your vehicle.
"In 30 seconds, you have a complete report. You have pictures of the undercarriage of the vehicle. You know if there are any unknown substances, which means an oil leak," Kelly said.
UVeye does not replace a service technician, who must still inspect the vehicle. But it does save time.
"Advantage would be for our technicians. They know exactly where to look when they put that vehicle up on a lift. If there's an oil leak, they know exactly where to go," Kelly said.
Using the vehicle's VIN, the system also detects any safety recalls.
But it really helps when it comes to inspecting tires. The cameras quickly show tread depth in green, yellow or red.
An additional part of the scanner called Atlas is something Kelly Cadillac is waiting for. It goes over the top of the vehicle and scans for paint and exterior damage.
The UVeye scan is free for any customer having their vehicle inspected at Kelly Cadillac, but it's also open to the public. If you're considering buying a used car somewhere else, you can bring that car in and have it scanned by the UVeye for a fee.
"When they get back to the dealership that they're purchasing the vehicle from, they have a report in their hand that says, 'Oh, wait. This vehicle needs tires. There's an oil leak,'" Kelly said.
This UVeye scanner is currently one of only four in Pennsylvania.
The company is only six years old and growing quickly.
Companies like GM, CarMax, Hyundai and Volvo have invested in the technology, and UVeye claims it has a long waiting list of dealerships waiting for scanners.
"This is a game changer," Kelly said.
