Automotive
Vehicle identification and condition grading. $0.03/photo.
Send a vehicle photo. Get year, make, model, color, and a structured condition report with specific findings. Built for dealer tools, marketplace listings, and fleet management platforms.
Inspect a vehicle photo1,000 free credits/month. No credit card.
Every vehicle that enters a dealer lot, rental fleet, or online marketplace needs identification and condition documentation. Manual data entry takes 5 to 10 minutes per vehicle. Third-party condition reports cost $50 to $100 and require scheduling. Phototology does both from a photo in under two seconds.
The automobile module identifies year range, make, model, trim indicators, and exterior color from a single photo. The condition module scores visible wear and flags specific issues: headlight clouding, paint oxidation, body damage, tire condition, and panel alignment. Output is structured JSON that your inventory system can consume directly.
For dealer groups processing hundreds of vehicles per month, the economics are straightforward. A 12-photo walk-around analyzed for YMM and condition costs $0.36. That is inventory documentation at the cost of a fraction of a penny per data point.
Example Output
Vehicle identification and condition
Cost Comparison
Condition reports cost $50-$100 from third parties
Third-Party Inspection
$50-$100
Per vehicle. Scheduling required. PDF report. Manual data entry into inventory system.
Phototology
$0.03
Per photo. Instant. Structured JSON. 12-photo walk-around for $0.36.
FAQ
Automotive photo analysis questions
How accurate is year/make/model identification?
Phototology identifies make and model with high confidence from exterior photos. Year ranges are estimated using generation-specific indicators: headlight shape, grille design, bumper styling, and trim details. Pre-facelift and post-facelift variants within a generation are distinguished where visually identifiable.
What condition issues does Phototology detect?
The condition module identifies headlight clouding, paint oxidation, scratches, dents, tire wear, rust, cracked windshields, and body panel misalignment. Each finding includes a severity assessment and the specific visual indicators that produced it.
Can I use this for dealer inventory automation?
Yes. Dealer tools and marketplace listing platforms use the automobile module to auto-populate year, make, model, color, and condition fields from lot photos. The structured JSON output maps directly to common listing schemas. One API call per photo replaces manual data entry.
What about interior and detail photos?
Phototology analyzes interior photos for upholstery condition, dashboard wear, infotainment system identification, and overall cleanliness. Detail photos (engine bay, tire tread, paint close-ups) are assessed for component-specific condition.
How does pricing compare to manual inspection?
A dealer pays $50 to $100 for a third-party condition report. Phototology produces a structured inspection from photos for $0.03 per image. A 12-photo walk-around costs $0.36. The output is complementary to physical inspection, not a replacement for mechanical assessment.
Identify and grade vehicles from photos
1,000 free credits/month. Three cents per photo. Structured data for every vehicle.
Inspect a vehicle photo