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

Stored ABS fault codes must be documented as a mechanical deficiency because they indicate a safety system may not perform correctly in an emergency.

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

The NAAA Universal Condition Grading Scale (1–5) is the industry-standard tool used at wholesale auctions and by CVA appraisers to grade vehicle condition.

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

Curtain airbag deployment indicates the vehicle was involved in a significant rollover or side-impact event that triggered lateral occupant protection.

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

Hail damage is cosmetic when limited to surface denting, but becomes structural if it pierces metal, cracks pillars, or compromises glass integrity.

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

Silt and sediment deposits in spare tire wells, under carpets, and in door jambs are definitive physical evidence of submersion flooding.

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CVA Vehicle Inspection & Condition Grading 3