Yes. LightSpeedBid tow drivers perform a quick, professional inspection before towing the vehicle, but this inspection is not the same as a mechanical evaluation and is never used to renegotiate your offer. Sellers often search for do junk car tow drivers inspect, tow driver checks car before removal, or will they lower my offer at pickup, and LightSpeedBid sets strict rules to protect the seller.
The inspection serves three purposes only:
- Verify the correct vehicle
The driver confirms:
- VIN
- License plate (if present)
- Description and color
This prevents any mix-ups and ensures the right car is being removed.
- Assess towing needs
The driver checks for:
- Flat or missing tires
- Locked steering
- Parking brake seizure
- Accessibility
- Required equipment such as skates, winches, or dollies
This helps the driver determine the safest loading method.
- Confirm the stated condition
LightSpeedBid requires buyers to honor the offer as long as the condition matches the seller’s description. Minor differences are acceptable. The only situations where the offer may change are extreme and rare, such as:
- Vehicle is missing the catalytic converter when seller said it was present
- Vehicle is missing major components not disclosed
- Vehicle is a different model or trim entirely
- Vehicle is substantially stripped
Normal issues such as dead batteries, flat tires, rust, interior wear, leaking fluids, or cosmetic damage never affect the offer.
The inspection takes two to three minutes and is purely procedural. Tow operators focus on safe transport, not negotiating.
LightSpeedBid’s guarantee ensures your offer remains secure, and the inspection only ensures the correct and safe towing of your vehicle.