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Insights for the Future of Vehicle Inspection

Mechanic in gloves holding a car tire in a service garage

Fixed OpsAugust 20, 2026

Winter Is Coming to the Service Drive: What AI Vehicle Damage Assessment Actually Catches on Tires

As temperatures drop, tires flood the service drive — here's what winter tire prep really requires, and what AI vehicle damage assessment catches that a walkaround misses.

Close-up of a vehicle tire tread in a dealership service bay.

Fixed OpsJuly 23, 2026

Why Tire Upsells Are the Easiest Sale Your Dealership Isn't Making

Roughly one in ten vehicles rolling into your service drive is already in the red-zone tread range — on visits that were never about tires. Here's why tire upsells are a consistency and speed problem, not a skill problem.

LumaScanner AI vehicle inspection technology scanning a vehicle.

IndustryJune 1, 2026

LumaScanner vs. The Field: Why Visual AI Is the New Infrastructure Standard for 2026

A clear look at LumaScanner AI technology and why visual AI inspection is becoming standard infrastructure in 2026 — and how AI inspection compares to manual processes.

LumaScanner automated vehicle appraisal scan of a trade-in vehicle.

Dealership OpsJune 1, 2026

Standardizing the Appraisal: Turning Inconsistent Trade-Ins into Accurate Inventory Assets

See how an automated appraisal tool removes guesswork from trade-in valuations, standardizes condition reports, and turns inconsistent appraisals into accurate, profitable inventory.

LumaScanner automated 360 collision triage scan

CollisionMay 2, 2026

Faster Collision Cycle Times: How AI Estimating Eliminates Bottlenecks and Hits Carrier Targets

See how AI body shop estimates cut 30 minutes per estimate, speed cycle time, and give carriers the objective proof needed to hit DRP cycle targets faster.

LumaScanner AI vehicle scan in a dealership service lane

Dealership OpsApr 15, 2026

Beyond Damage Detection: Building a Data Infrastructure for Fixed Ops Revenue Growth

Rushed service-lane walkarounds leave revenue on the table. See how automated AI vehicle scanning turns missed damage into paid repairs and lifts RO approvals.

LumaScanner automated vehicle inspection at a fleet gate

FleetMay 20, 2026

Stop Swallowing Damage Costs: How Automated Gate Ingress Creates Total Driver Accountability

Learn how AI-powered vehicle inspections at gate ingress establish driver accountability and stop fleets from absorbing unrecovered wear and tear costs.