Auction buyers relying on condition reports for online sales

A vehicle inspector at a Manheim auction center demonstrates the process. — A vehicle inspector at a Manheim auction center demonstrates the process. (DAVID MULLER)

August 29, 2020 04:00 AM

The coronavirus pandemic dramatically altered the automotive ecosystem this spring as plants shut down, many dealerships temporarily closed their showrooms and the two largest U.S. wholesale auction companies made a near-overnight switch to digital sales.

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