TS repo inspections - what is involved?

February 26, 2020 04:44PM

Trying to decide if I want to apply but would like info on how much work is involved. Based on the address I assume it is an automobile repo.

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February 26, 2020 05:12PM

Never seen those

February 26, 2020 06:02PM

Actually, I think I had it wrong. It looks like it is an inspection of a repo business.

February 27, 2020 12:32AM

I've conducted many of these inspections. These inspections are for vehicle repo businesses. It involves visiting the office and lot and securing information and specific office and lot photos required for the report. These inspections pay a few dollars more because they take a bit longer and require more photos, For a newbie it looks intimidating at the outset, but it is a matter of following the instructions and taking the photos outlined in the manual. Like any new "shop" it get's easier the more familiar you become with the inspection requirements.

February 27, 2020 12:56AM

Be prepared to spend up to 2 hours at the first one you do. That is how long it took me to do the inspection. It didn't help that their storage lot was a mile long and a 1/2 mile wide.

February 27, 2020 01:56AM

I did one over the summer. It was my first one. The contact had been through it before. He brought his paper licenses with him. The business was a lot where repossessed cars were stored for 48 hours.

I had to take pictures of all sides of the gates, the security features, the lot, locks and lights.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

February 27, 2020 02:41AM

These paid $25 15-20 years ago.
Too much work now for far too little pay (unless of course life is cheaper for you now than it was in 2000).

February 27, 2020 07:50PM

Ahh, thanks all. It pays $23. It does sound like a lot for the pay.

February 27, 2020 10:13PM

@callinectes wrote:

Ahh, thanks all. It pays $23. It does sound like a lot for the pay.

It is too much they want done for the pay.
I have only done them when they offered a hefty bonus to me to do them. They usually sat on the board for about 3 weeks, when they started offering a bonus.

February 27, 2020 11:39PM

Always ask for PAD.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

March 01, 2020 10:53PM

I just did a full on recovery business inspection. Report had 50 questions and I had to upload 27 pics. If they would have had indoor storage, etc. it would have been about 35 photos. I spent an hour on site and another couple hours editing/uploading pics and doing the report and I am familiar with doing these. Pay was $23 which comes out to about $7/hr. for me and I am familiar with doing them. I only do the recovery ones for locally owned lots. If you are dealing with an out-of-town owner, you can spend more time in trying to get scheduling done and response to the report questions as they can often just have a lot locally (and a driver) who may or may not be able to give you a response to your report questions. I had one once that I spent so much time trying to reach the district/regional manager in another state that I finally ended up calling TS and asking them to remove the project from my job log. I had it partially done but the local guy was new and could not answer a lot of the questions. I left msg. after msg. at the out of state office and never got a call back. I told TS I didn't care if they didn't pay me for work I had already done but just take the dratted job off my log. TS did remove it and did pay me the full amount.

March 02, 2020 07:57AM

I did a boat repo lot once. That was FUN!

Again, never take these at base pay.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

March 02, 2020 02:20PM

Thanks again for all of your input. I'm passing on these!

March 03, 2020 09:26AM

You should do one to try it out. You may love them. Just make sure to ask for PAD to make it worth your time.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

March 03, 2020 02:46PM

There is a learning curve, But overall I enjoy doing them. Every one is different in terms of size facilities, etc. Just hope that you don't end up in a large dirt lot in a rain storm.

Shopping South Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, and Delaware above the canal since 2008

March 03, 2020 07:29PM

Talk to me about PAD. If the place is 5 miles from your home, will they even entertain PAD?

March 03, 2020 08:13PM

If you happen to be in an isolated location (for instance, a summer resort on Eastern Shore Maryland during the winter), then they will eventually get desperate and they will pay PAD. If you are in a populated area with many shoppers, someone will accept it without PAD. I personally ask for PAD based upon ROAD miles ad driving time.

@callinectes wrote:

Talk to me about PAD. If the place is 5 miles from your home, will they even entertain PAD?

Shopping South Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, and Delaware above the canal since 2008

March 03, 2020 10:08PM

I always ask for PAD regardless of how close the location is to my house. I found that "sweet spot" of acceptance, and that is what I request.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

March 04, 2020 02:41PM

They are much easier using the TS app. Always ask for a PAD.

March 04, 2020 11:18PM

Yes, the app makes the report so much easier! Everything is done onsite.

Always ask for PAD.

"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton

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