Our lead inspector Adam is a third-generation excavation and paving contractor. From a young age he was around heavy equipment and commercial trucks every day. Eventually he took over the family business as sole owner and operator, then began buying and selling equipment on his own.
After years of attending auctions, Adam had plenty of successful purchases. He also bought machines that looked good in the catalog and turned out to be major disappointments. Like so many others, he experienced the frustration of driving 3 to 5 hours or more (plus hotels and lost time) only to discover the equipment was worn out or didn’t meet his standards. Time could have been better spent elsewhere.
Knowing that many others shared in the frustration of lost time and money from the auction process, Adam could see there was a need. Bidders should have access to more information than auction catalogs provide. This is when the idea for Bidwise Auction Inspections was born.
The vision was simple. For about the cost of gas to drive to a single auction, bidders could get access to the true condition of machines from multiple auctions, without ever leaving home. We attend the major auctions so you don’t have to. Our team performs inspections and delivers clear reports with photos, and detailed, honest condition notes. All available before the auction date.
Our goal is simple: help you know ahead of time which auctions and machines are actually worth your time and money, and which ones you can skip.