3rd Degree Screening

Automotive Dealership Screening

Background Checks for Automotive Dealerships That Protect Your Lot, Your Customers, and Your License

Screen every salesperson, technician, finance manager, and lot attendant with a process built for the unique risk profile of automotive retail, before they ever hand a customer a set of keys.

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PBSA-accredited screening

Independently audited

For compliance & accuracy

PBSA

PBSA Accredited

Background Screening Association

FCRA

FCRA Certified Staff

Fair Credit Reporting Act

US Based

100% US-Based

Support and Operations

Licensed PI Agency

Licensed Private Investigative Agency

State-Licensed & Bonded

Why it matters

Hiring the Wrong Person in a Dealership Isn't Just a People Problem. It's a Liability Problem.

Automotive dealerships operate in one of the highest-risk hiring environments in retail. Your team handles customer financial data in the F&I office, drives vehicles worth tens of thousands of dollars, and interacts with customers in high-trust, often one-on-one settings.

A single bad hire can mean a stolen vehicle, a fraudulent loan, a customer complaint that reaches your OEM, or worse, a lawsuit. And because dealerships are licensed businesses, your hiring decisions can put your franchise agreement and dealer license at risk.

At 3rd Degree Screening, we help automotive dealerships:

  • Screen sales, finance, service, and lot staff under one consistent compliant workflow
  • Catch criminal history, fraud, and theft flags before they reach your showroom floor
  • Run motor vehicle record checks for anyone driving customer or inventory vehicles
  • Verify employment history for F&I and finance office candidates
  • Move fast enough to keep up with dealership turnover without cutting corners

Packages

Our Automotive Dealership Screening Packages

Sales & Finance

Sales Consultants, F&I Managers & Finance Staff

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • USA Arrest Booking
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Employment Verification
  • Credit Check
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

Service & Parts

Technicians, Service Advisors & Parts Staff

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • USA Arrest Booking
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Employment Verification
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

Lot & Delivery Staff

Lot Attendants, Drivers & Delivery Personnel

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Social Security Trace
  • Nationwide Criminal Database
  • Global Watch Lists
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Nationwide County Criminal Record Check - Unlimited
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

A La Carte

  • Legal Name and Maiden/Alias
  • Identity Verification
  • Employment Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Credit Check
  • Civil Records Check
  • Reference Check
  • Federal Criminal Nationwide Search
  • Workforce Monitoring - Criminal Record
  • *Possible 3rd Party Fees

90%

reports in under 36 hours

99%

support requests resolved in 1 contact

9.5

years average client tenure

50+

integrations

Why Choose Us

Why Dealerships Choose 3rd Degree Screening

Motor vehicle records for every driver role

Anyone moving inventory, delivering vehicles, or driving customer cars needs an MVR check. We make it easy to build that into your standard workflow for the right roles.

Credit screening for finance office staff

F&I managers and finance staff have access to sensitive customer financial data. A credit check adds a critical layer of due diligence that protects your customers and your dealership.

Fast turnaround that works with dealership hiring cycles

Dealerships don't have the luxury of a two-week onboarding window. We turn around the majority of reports within 36 hours so you can move from offer to floor quickly.

Consistent screening across your entire roster

From your GM to your lot porter, a consistent screening process protects your OEM relationship and demonstrates the due diligence your franchise agreement expects.

No setup fees, monthly minimums, or term commitments

Whether you run one rooftop or a multi-brand group, you pay only for the checks you run.

U.S.-based support with dedicated account managers

Real people who understand dealership operations, available when you need them.

Automotive dealership showroom and service environment

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to walk you through the specifics of your dealership screening program.

TALK TO A SCREENING SPECIALIST

Yes. We recommend MVR checks for any role that involves operating a vehicle on dealership property, including technicians taking vehicles on test drives or road tests after service.

Your Customers Trust You With Their Keys. Make Sure Your Team Has Earned It.

Protect your dealership, your customers, and your license with a PBSA-accredited screening partner built for the pace of automotive retail.

Automotive dealership contact and onboarding

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