Prospective Operator Reports on dealer principal candidates
Appointing a dealer principal? Do your due diligence first. Confirm the candidate’s finances and credit. The report covers loans, leases, legal actions, media coverage and credentials, and checks for full disclosure.
- An experienced investigator assigned to each file
- An investigative report, not a database snapshot
- Fully licensed national agency, reporting since 1992
For dealer development teams: when to use the report
Appointing a new dealer principal
Before you approve a candidate to run a dealership, see whether they have the financial stability to operate it, based on confirmed liabilities and credit history.
Education and accreditations
The report verifies the candidate’s education credentials and searches professional accreditations, alongside media coverage and legal history.
Checking for full disclosure
A candidate may appear ideal but may not be disclosing everything. The report checks the application for false information and helps answer whether the applicant has had other business ventures fail.
Automotive, equipment and software
QCR specializes in OEM dealer development for the automotive, equipment and software industries, with offices in Canada and the U.S.
What the Prospective Operator Report covers
The sample shows how a QCR report sets out a candidate’s liabilities, payment history, legal actions, media coverage and credentials for your review.
- Mortgages and leases
- Term loans and lines of credit
- Credit card balances
- Late payments and NSFs (returned payments)
- Legal actions and judgments
- Bankruptcy and insolvency records
- Negative media coverage
- Education credentials
- Professional accreditations
- False information on the application
Prospective Operator ReportAn investigative report, not a database snapshot
A database report gives a snapshot. QCR starts fresh with every file and assigns a specific, experienced investigator, so your report is comprehensive, current and verified.
| Topic | QCR investigative report | Database report |
|---|---|---|
| How the file is prepared | A specific, experienced investigator starts fresh on each file | Just a snapshot of the applicant’s situation |
| Education credentials | Verified | Not included |
| Professional accreditations | Searched | Not included |
| Media coverage | Media search included | Not included |
Common questions
What is a Prospective Operator Report?
QCR’s report for screening a proposed dealer principal or operator. It confirms liabilities such as mortgages, loans and leases, reviews credit and legal history and media coverage, verifies credentials, and checks the application for false information.
Can I share the sample with my team?
Yes. You are welcome to share a sample report with colleagues, so your dealer development team can review the format together.
How is pricing set?
You can choose single reports or a tailored package for your industry and needs. Select Request pricing in the form and the QCR team will reply to your work email.
What happens after I submit the form?
A member of the QCR team replies to your work email with the sample, pricing or brochure you asked for, and can answer questions about your dealer selection process.