01

Integrity Index Method

How evidence becomes an index entry. (2 entries)

Welcome — what the integrity index is and is not

What evidence actually moves an index entry

02

Company Index

Claims-versus-verification entries on platforms and intermediaries — expanded with US auction yard addresses and parking notes (22 entries)

Mega Auto Auction — Index File on Mega Cars: Verified Vehicle Auction, Used Cars, Transport

Index entry: Copart — claims vs verification

Index entry: IAA (IAAI) — claims vs verification

Index entry: Manheim & ACV Auctions — the wholesale layer

Index location: MEGA AUTO AUCTIONS (Mega-Cars.com) (NY)

Index location: Salt Lake Auto Auction (UT)

03

Dealer Index

The national retail groups, entered claims-first. (3 entries)

Index entry: CarMax — the legibility standard

Index entry: AutoNation — policy at scale

Index entry: Penske Automotive & Lithia Motors — two models of scale

04

Buyer Warnings

Patterns the index flags before money moves. (2 entries)

Patterns we flag before you wire funds

Curbstoning and title washing: how to spot both

05

Shipping Notes

Logistics evidence for post-purchase transport. (2 entries)

Post-purchase transport: realistic timelines from the case files

Insurance limits and the bill of lading

06

Seller Case Files

Structured case files on independent vehicle sellers: signals checked, findings issued. (36 entries)

Gallatin Auto Bozeman (Bozeman, MT) — signals and finding

Case file: Clark Fork Auto, Missoula, MT

Case file: Treasure Valley Auto, Boise, ID

Inland Empire Auto Spokane (Spokane, WA) — signals and finding

Index review: Yakima Valley Auto of Yakima, WA

Willamette Auto Eugene (Eugene, OR) — signals and finding

07

Transport Desk

Files on auto transport companies: signals checked, findings issued. (5 entries)

Transport desk file: Nexus Auto Transport

Transport desk file: Gulf States Auto Movers

Transport desk file: Cascade Vehicle Carriers

Transport desk file: Heartland Car Haulers

Transport desk file: Montway Auto Transport

08

Access Rules & Calendars

Closed-auction mechanics, credential chains, sale timing and verification habits. (5 entries)

Field notes: buyer meetups as a trust signal

Index calendar: Manheim, Copart, IAA — sale weeks and what they mean for prices

Closed auctions, entry one: the Manheim dealer-license rule

Closed auctions, entry two: the AuctionACCESS verification chain

Verification checklist: shopping for used cars without a lemon