First, a little history. In July of 2010, Don Larsen’s article “Call to Action: Inspectors Need Certification to Improve Credibility” appeared in this publication. Then, in November of 2010, L’Tonya Carr picked up on this topic and contributed “Where Have the Good Inspectors Gone and Who is Filling Their Shoes?” Between those two articles, P&A … Read More »

The need for an Inspection Certification program has been discussed in great length over the past year in P&A Magazine, but we have really not even touched on any of the “other” areas of the inspection process and these issues (or problems) warrant just as much attention as those that the certification program may solve. … Read More »

Two of P&A Magazine’s most highly read articles in 2010 discussed the idea of the necessity for a Certified Inspector’s Program. Both articles, Call to Action: Inspectors Need Certification to Improve Credibility by Don Larsen, and Where Have All the Good Inspectors Gone & Who is Filling Their Shoes? by L’Tonya Carr, provided some very … Read More »

As a little girl, I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming an owner of an inspection company, but that is what happened. Now there is no business I would rather be in for a variety of reasons. Over the years this industry has been very good to me and my family. Many of my closest … Read More »

Despite all the technological advancements of the last few decades, inspection reports have generally remained the same. Upgrades to cell phones and digital cameras have certainly made the process faster, but administrators have still relied on initial verbal reports that often include opinion and hearsay to make decisions. The process is changing with the industry’s … Read More »

The vehicle service contract industry has been serviced by the independent inspection industry for many years, but issues still plague inspection agencies, service contract administrators, their clients and contract holders. A call for greater accountability is in order. Vehicle service contract administrators require independent inspections prior to making decisions about the validity of claims for … Read More »