SPECIALIZED AUTOMOBILE SURVEYS
We have been working for more than 27 years with the automotive industry in Mexico carrying out vehicles inspections at the ports of Altamira, Veracruz and Lazaro Cardenas
During transportation of new vehicles from manufacturing plant to the dealers, when vehicles change possession at the different transit stages, they are inspected by most parties involved in the transport process namely manufacturers, inland carriers (truck and rail), terminals / yards, marine carriers, cargo insurers, receivers.
- An internal inspection of each and every vehicle regarding breakage and / or heft of items fitted to the vehicle as well as any type of considerable contamination on floors, upholstery or lining.
- An inspection regarding spillage and / or contamination by foreign agent or liquid, causing discoloration, paint, metal or rubber deterioration or any kind of damage anywhere outside the vehicle.
• Review that client’s instructions for driving, stowage and securing are observed.
• Observe and check if stevedores are causing damage, and if so, register same.
• Observe and check if stevedores are causing damage, and if so, register same.
During the loading attendance the following duties are observed:
During the discharge attendance the following duties are observed:
• Review stowage and general condition of cars before discharge. Should there be any damage visible or any ship’s problem it is reported in detail and discussed with ship’s Chief Officer.
• Review stowage and general condition of cars before discharge. Should there be any damage visible or any ship’s problem it is reported in detail and discussed with ship’s Chief Officer.
• Review that client’s instructions for unlashing, driving, stowage and handling are observed.
• Observe and check if stevedores are causing damage, and if so, register same.
• Observe and check if stevedores are causing damage, and if so, register same.
Passenger cabin is reviewed for considerable dirt on upholstery, carpets, door liners, etc. as well as for breakage and / or theft of items attached to the car.
Otherwise contents can be checked if there is a Packing List or a Vehicle Shipping Order (SVO) available or supplied by the client.
Passenger cabin is reviewed for considerable dirt on upholstery, carpets, door liners, etc. as well as for breakage and / or theft of items attached to the car.
Otherwise contents can be checked if there is a Packing List or a Vehicle Shipping Order (SVO) available or supplied by the client.
DAMAGE CODING AND CLASSIFICATION
Our surveyors have the expertise to note on-site and report damage using the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) Standard Damage Codes. The damage is reported through a standard five-digit set of codes. These codes focus on three areas:• Type of damage.
• Location of damage.
• Severity of damage.
Our surveyors are also trained to classify all vehicle’s damage and deficiencies noted according to their origin. Each and every damage which the surveyor observes on-site during the survey is noted and classified into the following categories:
- Pre-Load Damage.
- Other Than Transport Damage.
- Transport Damage.
- Other Than Marine Damage.
- Marine Damage.
- Stevedore Damage.
SURVEY INFORMATION AND REPORTING
Dux has developed DUVIM, its very own database management system for data resources generated through vehicle inspections. The system consists of a mobile application for data collection including photographs, an electronic database server for what is collected through the application, as well as a digital platform where information on the inspection data will be accessible.
Our clients now have the option to acquire upon request their own DUVIM account to access the digital platform where they will be able to do the following online:
- Access the information on their inspections directly in the database.
- Download their inspection information on a spread sheet.
- Access, download, and share their inspection reports.
Take control of your inspection reports with DUVIM.
