Xcira announced the development of a patented handheld condition reporting system that is designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the vehicle inspection and condition reporting process. 

The latest in a series of technological solutions developed by Xcira is called the ICE (Intelligent Condition Evaluator).

“Xcira continues to define the auction industry with support technology, and we are delighted to announce the addition of the Intelligent Condition Evaluator,” Xcira chief executive officer Nancy Rabenold said.

“ICE is the product of years of research and design by our forward-thinking development team that made the initial patent filing for the system in May of 2005. Their vision has once again resulted in a tool that not only benefits the industry but will have a far-reaching influence on the vehicle inspection process for many years to come,” continued Rabenold, a member of the 2014 class of Women in Remarketing — which is sponsored by Ally Auto Remarketing and is Auto Remarketing’s way of recognizing the leading women of the remarketing and used-car business.

ICE is a robust condition reporting system that is designed to combine ease of use with efficiency, cost-savings and report accuracy, according to Rabenold. 

An intuitive and user-friendly system, Rabenold explained ICE can allow inspectors to appraise vehicle’s condition using a handheld device that integrates customized templates, image capture, barcode scanning and voice memos.

“ICE is certain to become an indispensable tool for use in a variety of automotive inspection applications,” Rabenold said.

Rabenold indicated ICE supports multiple platforms. The capture unit can be a smartphone, handheld computer, laptop or tablet. The interface includes predefined screens that minimize typing and can allows the user to quickly complete the condition report and upload information to the main server via Internet connection. The data is then available for reporting, analysis or further processing.

“Whether used for auction check-in, condition report writing, rental return, trade-in or finance lot verification, ICE accommodates complete inspections with ease on a smartphone or other device,” Rabenold said.

 “With customizable templates and intuitive interface, users can search items based on a variety of criteria, including a supplied list, serial number, stock number, or make/model and year,” he continued. “ICE generates consistency, reduces costs by reducing the time required to capture the pertinent data and eliminates duplicate entries.”

Rabenold also mentioned that the ICE system interfaces with the grading system from the National Auto Auction Association. The company also plans to integrate ICE with the ASI operating system.