CVA Vehicle Inspection & Condition Grading 3

Question 1

A CVA appraiser discovers the vehicle's OBD-II port has stored fault codes for the ABS system. How should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Document as a mechanical deficiency requiring further diagnostic inspection

Answer

Ignore it if the warning light is off

Answer

List it as normal wear and tear

Answer

Note it only if the customer requests an extended warranty

Question 2

Which industry standard guide do CVA appraisers most commonly reference when assigning condition grades for auction vehicles?

Accepted Answer

NAAA Universal Condition Grading Scale

Answer

NADA Official Used Car Guide

Answer

Kelley Blue Book Private Party Guide

Answer

AutoCheck Vehicle History Report

Question 3

What does the term 'curtain airbag deployment' indicate on a vehicle history or inspection report?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was involved in a moderate-to-severe side impact collision

Answer

The vehicle had a factory recall for airbag inflators

Answer

The vehicle underwent preventive airbag replacement

Answer

The airbag system was upgraded to a newer module

Question 4

When grading hail damage, which factor most determines whether it qualifies as cosmetic versus structural damage?

Accepted Answer

Whether the metal is pierced or structural panels are compromised

Answer

Number of dents per panel

Answer

The color of the vehicle's paint

Answer

The age of the vehicle

Question 5

A flood-damaged vehicle displays which telltale sign most distinctive from other water damage types?

Accepted Answer

Silt or sediment deposits in low points like spare tire wells and door jambs

Answer

Water stains on the headliner

Answer

Condensation inside headlights

Answer

Musty odor from the HVAC system

Question 6

Which condition grading element is typically NOT included in a standard CVA exterior inspection?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle emission test results

Answer

Paint oxidation and fading

Answer

Panel dents and dings

Answer

Glass chips and cracks