Motor auction group SMA Vehicle Remarketing
has introduced an additional support function as part of its fleet
management service.

SMA Support Services, launched on March 1,
includes a separate Inspection Services which SMA claims to be the
‘stand out feature’.

Using the company’s own inspection software,
the process is intended to standardise inspections across the
organisation and speed up the end of lease procedure.

Vehicle inspections usually take around an
hour, and after which the vehicle can be made available for auction
as soon as 24 hours.

The service is provided within SMA’s fleet
management department which provides vehicle remarketing services
for blue chip leasing companies, including management of vehicle
storage, refurbishment and auctions.

SMA managing director Bob Anderson, said: “The
feedback and uptake has been quite amazing, and vindicates the
value of really engaging with customers in our product development
process.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Two weeks after the launch, the company also
announced the recruitment of an additional 50 posts across the UK
which SMA put down to the success of the service.

SMA also told Leasing Life [and

Motor Finance
] that it has been a “record start to the
year” for the company and it “is always looking to expand.”