AI-Powered Auction Intelligence

Not by gut. By numbers.

The future of how
dealers buy cars.

Cardinal AI scores every vehicle at auction in real time — combining market data, vehicle history, service records, and auction trends into one decisive number. Stop guessing. Start profiting.

Powered by Experian AutoCheck JD Power Data Black Book Valuations
$4,200
Average gross profit per vehicle with Cardinal AI scoring
14d
Average days to retail — 31% faster than the industry average
3x
More confident buying decisions backed by real-time data signals
98%
Data coverage across all major auction platforms nationwide
The Process

Three steps to smarter buying

From lane to lot — Cardinal AI puts data at your fingertips before you ever raise a paddle.

1

Score

Cardinal AI instantly scores every vehicle using Experian AutoCheck history, JD Power reliability data, Black Book market valuations, and real-time auction demand signals. One number. Total clarity.

2

Source

See which vehicles at which auctions match your lot's profile. Filter by score threshold, gross potential, reconditioning estimate, days-to-retail projection, and your target price ceiling — all before you bid.

3

Profit

Buy with precision. Every vehicle in your inventory was scored, vetted, and priced for maximum turn. Track gross by buyer, by source, by model — and continuously sharpen your strategy with performance reporting.

Built For Your Team

Every role. One platform.

Cardinal AI speaks the language of the dealer principal and the used car manager — ROI at the top, execution at the desk.

Dealer Principal

Own your market.
Own your margins.

You need to know your used car operation is performing — not just busy. Cardinal AI gives you the data layer to see ROI per vehicle, per buyer, per location. No more hoping. Knowing.

  • Real-time gross profit visibility across all rooftops
  • Buyer performance benchmarking — who's your best buyer?
  • Inventory aging alerts before vehicles kill your floor plan
  • Executive dashboard — check in from anywhere
Used Car Manager

Work the auction
smarter, not harder.

You're making buying decisions in seconds under pressure. Cardinal AI puts the data you need in your pocket before the lane starts — so you can bid with conviction and pass with confidence.

  • Instant vehicle score on VIN scan — before the bid
  • Target buy price and max bid calculated automatically
  • Service drive trade-in scoring on the spot
  • Works on mobile — lane-ready, no laptop needed

Powered by industry-leading data providers

Experian
AutoCheck
J.D. Power
ChromeData
Black Book
Valuations
Carfax
Vehicle History
Pricing

Built for Dealer ROI.

Pricing is tailored to your operation. Talk to us — we'll match the right plan to your rooftop count, volume, and goals.

Starter
Ask for Details

Everything you need to start buying smarter — one rooftop, full data access.

  • 1 rooftop, up to 3 buyers
  • Unlimited VIN scoring
  • Experian + Black Book data
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)
  • Standard reporting dashboard
Enterprise
Ask for Details

Built for dealer groups — multi-rooftop visibility, custom data, priority support.

  • Multi-rooftop (up to 10 locations)
  • Everything in Professional
  • Custom scoring weight configuration
  • DMS data integration
  • Dedicated customer success rep
  • Group executive reporting suite

One-time onboarding fee — includes setup, data activation, and a live training session with your team. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Ready to buy every car with conviction?

Join forward-thinking dealers already using Cardinal AI to win at auction and build more profitable inventories — one scored vehicle at a time.

Talk to the Team