A screenshot showing no fault code cannot independently prove that every vehicle system was inspected. Ghanaian purchasing staff should obtain the original report and confirm which vehicle it covers, which systems were scanned and the status of items with no displayed result.
Inspection of a budget vehicle can be commissioned according to actual needs, but its scope must be clear. The buyer needs to understand which questions the report answers rather than deciding acceptance from page colors or an overall message.
First Confirm Which Scan Produced the Screenshot
Ask the inspector for vehicle identification information, scan date, equipment and software identification, operator and original export file. A chat screenshot helps quick discussion, but a formal conclusion should be traceable to the complete record.
If the same vehicle was scanned several times, distinguish files from before preparation, during repair and after the retest. Do not retain only the final normal-looking page and lose the record of problems that appeared initially.
If vehicle identification was entered manually, ask the issuer how it was checked against the physical vehicle. Automatic software identification also does not remove the buyer's need to check the subject of the report.
The System List Must Show Coverage and Limitations
The Bosch diagnostic equipment report-function information describes pre-scan and post-scan reports and system-status recording. It is cited only as an example of reporting capability and does not mean the equipment used covers every version of the candidate vehicle.
| Status in the report | What the inspector should explain | Treatment in the purchasing record |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned with a result | Which items were read | Record the actual result |
| Unable to communicate | Whether the reason was established | Keep pending verification |
| Equipment unsupported | Whether another applicable option exists | Do not count as a pass |
| Not selected for scanning | Whether it was excluded from the commission | State the uncovered scope |
| Change between pre-scan and post-scan | What operation or repair occurred | Link to the work order and retest explanation |
The key is to distinguish statuses. No data read and no abnormality of a particular kind found after a reading are different facts and must not be merged in the summary.
Give Original Codes to a Professional for Interpretation
The buyer can request the fault codes, descriptions and associated information available at the time, but should not decide to replace components from search results alone. Code interpretation must consider the vehicle, tool and actual inspection.
Do not ask the seller to clear records first to produce an attractive report or provide methods for bypassing secure access or suppressing systems. Lawfully authorized and capable personnel should handle permissions, diagnostics and repairs.
If the original report contains former-owner details or information about another vehicle, ask the issuer for an appropriately redacted version. Redaction must not remove content needed to identify this vehicle and assess scan scope.
Use Report Gaps to Define Follow-Up Tasks
Ask the inspector to propose follow-up for uncovered systems and determine whether applicable equipment, additional material or site conditions are needed. If an item cannot be checked, place it in the purchasing summary rather than concealing it beneath an overall “pass.”
When discussing needs through the Starvia pre-payment third-party inspection information, state that complete original reports and pre-scan and post-scan records are required. Confirm the actual service scope beforehand.
An electronic scan also cannot replace mechanical, structural or road inspections that were not performed. Ghanaian import suitability and vehicle-history authenticity require separate verification; successful report export does not mean every purchasing condition is met.
FAQ
Does the absence of a fault code mean the engine has no mechanical problem?
No. Electronic scanning has a defined scope, and mechanical condition requires an appropriate inspection.
Is a PDF report necessarily more authentic than a screenshot?
File format alone does not prove authenticity. Check the issuer, vehicle and actual scanning process.
Can a system with no communication be marked not applicable?
The reason needs confirmation first. Do not change the status independently to organize the report.
Can a post-repair scan overwrite the earlier record?
Keep both separately and explain the change with the work order rather than retaining only the final page.
Submit the existing screenshot and system list through the Starvia Automotive contact page, or describe the original diagnostic material needed through WhatsApp.
References: Bosch diagnostic equipment report-function information and Starvia inspection information. This article does not interpret specific fault codes or guarantee diagnostic-equipment coverage. Information checked on 2026-09-04.