Sachin Mulge

Sachin Mulge is an Indian automobile expert, licensed insurance surveyor, bank vehicle valuer, CEO, vehicle ownership coach, and business strategist. He is the founder and managing director of Autoinspectorate India Pvt Ltd, a company providing vehicle inspection, certification, and technical evaluation services across India. With more than two decades of experience in motor surveys, loss assessment, and vehicle valuation, he is known for promoting technology-driven evaluation systems for pre-owned and in-use vehicles.

Early Life

Information about his early life and family background is not publicly documented. His interest in automobiles and engineering from a young age influenced his decision to build a career in the automotive and insurance sectors.

Education

• Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Certification in Type Approval from ARAI
• Crash course in accident vehicle reconstruction
• Master's in E-Commerce and AI Technology
• Specialized training programmes at CTI and participation in the International Symposium on Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
• More than ten professional training programmes conducted by IIISLA

Professional Profile

• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Automobile engineer, insurance surveyor, motor vehicle valuer, business strategist, Vehicle Ownership Coach (VOH)
• Years active: 1998–present
• Known for: Motor surveying, vehicle Valuator, automobile inspection services, founder of Autoinspectorate India Pvt Ltd, vehicle ownership coach, and Author of Valuing the Pre-Owned Vehicle—a distinctive and comprehensive publication on pre-owned vehicle valuation methodology that has become a key reference in the Indian used vehicle industry.
• Website: autoinspectorate.com and sachinmulge.com

Mulge has also participated in more than ten auto expos and has served as faculty or guest faculty for institutions including NIA, ITI, III, and IIISLA.

Career

Mr Mulge began his professional career in 1999 as a licensed motor insurance surveyor. Over the years, he has handled more than 20,000 motor insurance claims involving passenger cars, and commercial vehicles.

He later expanded into structured vehicle valuation, completing valuations for over 500,000 vehicles as an empanelled valuer with major Indian banks since 2007. In 2008, he founded Autoinspectorate India Pvt Ltd, which focuses on vehicle inspection, certification, and technical evaluation with an emphasis on customer-centric processes and transparent reporting.

Professional Roles

• Licensed motor surveyor and valuer since 1999
• Founder and managing director of Autoinspectorate India Pvt Ltd
• Technical consultant to automobile and insurance companies
• Project consultant for various international automobile firms
• Business coach and speaker for small repairers and multi-brand workshops
• Vehicle Ownership Coach Who Guides New and Old Vehicle Owners Alike.
• As a Consumer Forum Court Appointed Technical Commissioner.

Achievements

• Assessment of more than 20,000 insurance claims across diverse vehicle categories
• Valued more than 500,000 vehicles across India
• Empanelment with major public sector and private insurance companies,and Banks since 2007, Such as HDFC, IDFC, Tata Capital, Kogta, Federal, and Hinduja Fin Corp Etc.
• Service as technical commissioner in automobile consumer forum matters, including cases involving OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz ,Ford and Audi.
• Investigation of hundreds of insurance claims related to fraud, accident causation, and technical discrepancies

Professional Contributions

Director and Academic Initiatives

As a director at the Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors, Mulge has contributed to professional education and digital learning initiatives. His work includes creating a learning management system, designing syllabus for multiple departments, initiating webinars and online training modules, and developing academic partnerships with educational institutions.

Pre-Owned Vehicle Certification

Mulge has been involved in building certification processes for pre-owned vehicle platforms and dealer networks in India. His work has supported multi-brand pre-owned automobile companies in implementing structured vehicle inspection and certification systems. He has developed certification processes for companies including CarWale, CarTrade, Carnation, Mahindra First Choice, and Credr.

Training and Faculty Roles

He has designed training modules for automobile repairers and developed programmes for new surveyors. In addition, he has provided industry-oriented training for insurance companies and served as faculty for organizations such as III and IIISLA.

Automobile Start-up Advisory

Mulge advises automobile and mobility start-ups on product, process, and technology matters. These engagements include R&D support and assistance in developing technology-based solutions for automotive innovation.

Philanthropy and Capacity Building

His professional efforts include capacity building for small and independent automotive businesses, especially workshops with limited resources. He supports the upskilling of surveyors, technicians, and workshop owners through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across India.

Personal Life

Mulge is described as being deeply interested in automobiles, technology, and applied research. His professional philosophy emphasizes perseverance and consistent effort, reflected in his belief that the depth of one's struggle influences the height of one's success.

External Links

• Official Website
• Personal Website