How the Auto Scan Process Works

Automated Drive-Thru Imaging System
for Auctions and Dealerships

1

Drive Up

Align the driver's side tire with the floor strip and drive forward into the scanning area. The guided entry makes the process intuitive for any driver. No training required, no slowdowns, no bottlenecks. Anyone on your team can move vehicles through the system from day one.
2

Scan

The system automatically scans the work order QR code and captures images in seconds. The mounted display guides the driver with clear Stop, Slow, and Go signals. No manual input, no guesswork, no delays. The entire scan happens faster than a traditional photo stop, keeping your operation moving at full speed.
3

Capture

Vehicle photo automation handles the rest. Images are processed, enhanced, and automatically uploaded to your website or inventory platform. No manual editing. No waiting on a photographer. No delayed listings. Vehicles go from intake to online-ready in the same workflow, the same day they arrive.

Auto Scan: Automated Drive-Thru Imaging Built for High-Volume Operations

Auto Scan is Black Widow’s core drive-thru imaging solution that’s designed for auctions, OEMs, and any operation that needs to move a high volume of vehicles through imaging quickly and consistently. As vehicles drive through the system, 17 high-resolution exterior images are captured automatically in seconds. No photographer. No manual setup. No stopping the line.

  • Move more total vehicles each week
  • Process more vehicles the day before and even minutes before
  • No ceiling to how many vehicles you can process
  • More cars accepted minutes before the sale = more revenue

Auto Scan keeps your intake lane moving and your inventory online, every vehicle, every time.

automated drive-thru imaging system

For dealerships and auctions focused on online buying confidence and premium inventory presentation, the Spider Unit delivers the full picture, inside and out.

Spider Unit: 360 Vehicle Imaging with Interactive Interior View

The Spider Unit is Black Widow’s full-capture imaging solution built for auctions and dealerships that need more than exterior shots. It captures 17 high-resolution exterior images plus an interactive 360° interior view that puts buyers inside the vehicle before they ever set foot on the lot. Dealerships take it further with customized branded backgrounds for retail-ready presentation and additional manual images captured via the provided handheld device, ideal for highlighting features, documenting condition, or adding any detail that supports the sale.

  • Captures 17 exterior images
  • Captures an interactive 360º interior image
  • Requires driver to exit the vehicle to complete imaging
  • Entire process takes 30 seconds or less
Automated Drive-Thru Imaging

Install Locations

Black Widow’s automated drive-thru imaging system is built to fit your existing infrastructure, not the other way around. Our team conducts a site survey before installation to evaluate your space and configure the system for maximum efficiency.

Approved install environments include:

  • Auction lanes: integrate directly into existing run lanes without disrupting your sale-day workflow
  • Entry and exit gates: capture images at the point of intake so every vehicle is photographed from the moment it arrives
  • Existing photo studios or booths: replace or supplement manual photography without a full facility change
  • Carports and outdoor installations: flexible mounting options work in open-air environments
  • Detail bays: capture retail-ready images at the end of the reconditioning process, right before a vehicle goes live

 

No dedicated facility required. No major construction. Installation takes one day, and your team is trained and operational the next morning.

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Getting started is straightforward. Our team begins with a site survey to evaluate your space and identify the best configuration for your operation, whether that’s an auction lane, entry gate, detail bay, or carport. Installation takes one day and is scheduled around your workflow to minimize disruption. Your team is trained and fully operational the next morning. From that point forward, every vehicle that moves through your lot gets consistent high-quality images automatically. No photographers, no vendors, no delays.

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