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Professional Auto Inspection Services

Why Choose ISA?

Unparalleled Earning Potential

Set your own schedule and maximize your income with our extensive network of clients.

Professional Tools & Support

Access our proprietary inspection system and comprehensive training materials.

Territory Freedom

Operate independently in your own territory while backed by our national network.

24/7 Support System

Access our online processing system and support team around the clock.

The Power of A National Network

As an ISA Inspector Associate, you'll enjoy:

  • Freedom to operate as an independent inspector in your territory
  • Access to our extensive network across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • VSC contacts and our proprietary turn-key inspection system
  • Recognition as part of the industry's leading inspection network

ISA's Pledge To Our Inspector Associates

As an organization that thrives on the pursuit of excellence and demands quality from itself at all levels, ISA makes these commitments to our Inspector Associates:

  • To treat the individuals and companies that we do business with as full-fledged partners. They are neither "vendors" nor "suppliers", but rather a vital ingredient to the success of our customers and our company.
  • To seek out those who share our beliefs and commitment to excellence. To work only with those individuals and companies whose commitment to service and customer satisfaction matches our own.
  • To transact business in a prompt, caring, and professional manner. To handle our business relationships in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, demanding that all professional courtesies and standards are maintained by everyone, especially ourselves.
  • To pay all invoices within 30 days. ISA pays all invoices within 30 days of receipt provided the Inspector Associate has completed the inspection assignment to our established standards. In any case where those standards have not been met, we will notify and discuss the matter with our Associate and work with them to correct the situation if possible.
  • To help those Associates that work with us to be profitable in every way possible. To handle our business dealings as efficiently as possible, working to achieve everyone's mutual success.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no fees to ISA for signing up and committing to become part of our team of Inspector Associates.

You will be expected to have high speed internet access, a smart phone and or a digital camera, dependable transportation, a willingness to learn, and commitment from you to follow our policies and procedures to ensure consistency in reporting and order in our business process.

A typical inspection takes approximately one hour to complete. Many inspections can be completed in twenty to thirty minutes depending on what is to be inspected. Like anything, your first inspections will likely take a little longer until you become used to the process. ISA has a smart phone app that allows our inspectors to upload photos, videos, and scanned images of service documents and their report form the shop. This eliminates having to spend additional time at the end of the day doing paperwork. ISA has automated our process to help our inspectors be more efficient and allow them to have more free time.

The client sets the time requirements for the assignment being completed. Most clients require the inspection to be completed within 48 hrs of dispatch to ISA. Some mean to the minute and most mean by the end of the next business day. There are exceptions which allow up to 72 hrs. with prior approval. ISA makes every effort to complete all assignments within the 48 hr. timeline.

ISA pays you based on your experience, industry certifications and ability to provide ISA's clients with your reports, photos and videos from the field. To have an accurate determination of what you can earn you will have to fill out our online questioner and schedule an appointment for a telephone interview with our Human Resources department. Since ISA performs a varying degree of inspections, we can show you that the least qualified enters at a minimum starting base mechanical inspection fee of $60.00 per inspection job assignment. There is an additional increase of $5.00 for being an ASE or manufacturer Master Technician. There are different levels of expertise and those inspector's with the highest levels of expertise are compensated at $100.00 per hr. when working as an expert on specific cases. You will have to take the next step in the process to see where you fit in. Our inspectors can earn between $60,000 to over $100,000 per year depending on their level of expertise, the number of inspections they complete, and the type of inspections they perform.

The number of inspections you will receive will depend on many factors. Your location is the most important factor. If you are in a major US city you can expect a higher volume of inspections vs. being located in a small US city or town. Since we have no way of knowing when someone's vehicle will fail, there are no definite numbers we can quote. Other factors are the quality of your inspections, the detail and clarity of your photos, timeliness in getting the assignments completed and your ability to clearly communicate with others and accurately describe your findings. Some inspectors in major cities receive 50-55 inspections a week and others in a rural city receive just a few a month. An inspector who just waits for an email of an assignment or a phone call is likely to be less busy than the inspector who is willing to take some initiative on their own. Checking with the local dealerships finance and insurance department to see what service contracts they are selling in your local area and reporting this to ISA is the most effective way of increasing business for you. We have no way of knowing what independent contracts are being sold everywhere. Therefore we have implemented a referral program that inspectors can inform ISA of this information. ISA will on your behalf will contact them and help solicit the business for you in your area. WE work as a TEAM with our field associate inspectors to mutually grow our business together.

We look for candidates with automotive inspection experience, professional demeanor, and reliable transportation. Our comprehensive training program will help you succeed.

After completing our onboarding process and training, you can start accepting inspection assignments immediately. Many associates begin earning within their first week.

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Inspector Testimonials

I have worked with ISA for 2 1/2 years and have found the experience to be very satisfying. Assignments were given over the computer and were expected to be done within a 48 hour period. I was able to set my own schedule and work the hours that were most convenient for me, as long as the work was done within the set parameters. Payment for work done was made on a regular basis. I enjoyed working with the people at ISA and would not hesitate to work with them again.

Rich D Chicago, IL

Since retiring from the automotive repair field I have been an inspector with ISA for almost 7 years. I find the work very interesting, it keeps me involved with the business without getting my hands dirty. My job as an inspector involves going to the repair facility, following instructions of what is to be inspected and verify the problem. I inspect for vehicle abuse, modifications and if it has been used commercially. I also take pictures, along with a 25 point inspection of vehicle and parts that require an inspection. I am the eyes and ears for the companies that require our services.

The staff at ISA are great to work with. They are always willing to help with any problem I might have or suggestion of how a situation might be handled.

My job does not require me to make settlements or agree on cost of repairs. Therefore it is easy to keep a good relationship with the service departments and technicians. The job gives me the flexibility that I want in a job. I call this my fun job.

Robert J Eau Claire, WI

I have worked with many different inspection companies over many years. I have found ISA as one of the most friendly and easy to work with. Other companies are overly demanding and unrealistic with their expectations. ISA has proven to be dependable and fair. I found the inspection process challenging and interesting. The pay was good and even better once I was in the expert program. This is an excellent job for anyone who is looking for extra compensation or wants to get paid for what they know and not get beat up still working on a vehicle every day. As I became older this has become a great full time job for me.

Damian D Chicago, IL