Automatic car and van disposal “will be a key fleet technology trend in 2012”
More fleet vehicles could be automatically allocated to the most suitable motor auction house this year, according to Epyx.
The automotive-focussed IT solutions provider introduced the new Auction Allocation function into the 1link Disposal Network halfway through 2011, a move that has reaped strong results so far.
Gary Gibson, Epyx’s Head of Customer Services, predicts the process to become one of the key fleet technology trends.
“Auction Allocation is very much a development that fits into the needs of the times,” explains Gary.
“This year looks set to be another tough one for fleets and being able to effectively automate disposal into motor auctions, which can be very time consuming and requires a considerable degree of expertise, represents real benefits in terms of time and effort.
“Certainly, the prices that we are seeing from the early adopters of Auction Allocation suggest that the system is proving effective.
“There is a considerable groundswell under this product among fleets that use auctions and we believe that this kind of automatic disposal will be one of the key fleet technology trends of 2012.”
Mr Gibson reckons that the technology could be used with a wider choice of disposal routes i.e. including used car dealers.
“We believe that this is very much an area in which online vehicle disposal can be developed in the coming years,” he added.
“This is epyx’s fastest growing platform. Fleets are rapidly recognising the advantages of selling through an online tool – whether that means online sales or managing a physical auction sale – while dealers are learning that acquiring stock online is a faster, cheaper and generally more efficient way to do business.”
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