1. Forensic Overview (#feature-resumo)
Executive buy/pass verdict, mechanical reliability score, lot turn velocity, and instant appraisal risk summary.
Torfus Automotive • US Automotive Forensic Intelligence
How We Build the Mechanical & Financial Ground Truth for Every Used Vehicle (4 Layers & 8 Modules)
Executive Summary: Our methodology combines physical powertrain teardown data (OEM vs Tier 1/2/3 aftermarket parts), NHTSA TSB and warranty claim mining, cascading mechanical failure graphs, and MMR/Black Book Actual Cash Value (ACV) reconditioning deduction modeling.
Core Modules & Ecosystem Solutions
2. Parts & Labor Recon BOM (#feature-custos)
Side-by-side pricing across Franchise Dealer OEM, Tier 1/2 OES Smart Aftermarket, and Tier 3 Economy parts plus flat-rate labor hours.
3. Powertrain Engineering & TSBs (#feature-engenharia)
Deep subsystem audit of engine, transmission, cooling, suspension, and electronics with NHTSA TSB and metallurgical root causes.
4. 90-Day Comebacks & Lemon Law (#feature-rma)
Post-sale comeback probability matrix, average policy adjustment cost, and objective pre-existing defect vs buyer neglect triage.
5. Mileage Degradation Curve (#feature-curva-km)
Critical mileage hazard windows (30k, 60k, 90k, 120k+ miles) where expensive timing, transmission, or turbo failures spike.
6. Trade-In ACV & Recon Calculator (#feature-retoma)
Reverse-engineered max trade-in/auction bid deducting mechanical recon, detail/PDR, floorplan holding cost, and warranty reserve.
7. Segment Comps & Days-to-Turn (#feature-benchmarks)
Direct comparison of market day supply, depreciation curves, and warranty exposure against segment competitors.
8. Appraisal Checklist & QR/PIN Guides (#feature-laudo-guias)
Interactive lot inspection checklist paired with the Public Glovebox QR Buyer Guide and PIN-Locked Recon Work Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do your 8-tab forensic vehicle dossiers protect dealership front-end gross?
Every dossier separates cosmetic wear from catastrophic powertrain failure modes (cam phasers, CVT valve bodies, wet timing belts, oil coolers), compares OEM Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 OES replacement parts plus ASE book labor, and computes a deterministic Safe Max Bid and 90-day warranty reserve.
Why are Subsystems #2–#5 and the Safe Max Bid locked on public non-showcase vehicles?
Public visitors and search crawlers can inspect Primary Sample #1 (Index 0) and the full 5/5 Open Showcase (2018 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost 10R80). Full 5-subsystem teardowns, Weibull mileage curves, and Safe Max Bid ceilings are protected inside Layer A for authenticated subscribers.
How does the Dual White-Label Glovebox QR & PIN Recon SaaS work?
Guide 1 is a public QR code placed in the glovebox teaching the buyer fluid specs and early warning signs during the first 90 days. Guide 2 is locked behind your 4-digit staff PIN with sales objection scripts and the pre-sale Mechanic Recon Work Order.