Rapid Recon is an on-line reconditioning workflow tool that eliminates process gaps

Rapid Recon is an on-line
reconditioning workflow tool
that eliminates process gaps
to improve profit margins
Reconditioning Impacts Velocity
“Most dealerships will claim to have a
2-3 day reconditioning time, but in
reality the time from acquisition to
virtual and physical front-line
readiness is approximately 7-10 days”.
Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto
Recon Time is Money
Taking two days out of a typical 10 day
reconditioning cycle adds one more turn per year
$1,500
Target profit per used car
X
100
$150,000
Additional used car sales
Additional profit using same
reconditioning resources*
*Based on US dealership sales of 100 or more used cars per month
Recon Process Control
Streamlining communications between the departments
responsible for reconditioning creates an efficient
workflow allowing quicker turnaround
1
2
3
In-Transit
to
Inspection
Parts
Mechanical
4
5
6
7
Paint
Body
PDR
Detail &
Photos
Front Line
Ready
Wholesale
Steps are individualized for each dealership or group
How Rapid Recon Works:
Rapid Recon is a web-based application accessed from any
1 computer, tablet or smart-phone
Application is configured to a dealership’s reconditioning process 2 and the progress of every car know from In-transit to Line-ready
Vehicles are automatically added to In-transit or received
3
when purchased or booked
Upon completion of each job the next department scheduled
4
for work is notified by text or email with a single click
5
Cycle times are reported for each department, car and for any
time period, showing productivity, bottlenecks and problem cars
Real-Time Recon Control
Recon Step
Stock
No.
Vehicle
Days in
Step
Days in
Recon
Days in
DMS
#3 - Service
P044
Notes
11 Chevy
Equinox - Gold
2
10
11
TB Loaner Car 3/7 10AM, B/S
NO returned 3/12
R345
09 Chevy
Colorado - White
2
2
16
Sold McDaniel 3/16 9:20AM
X054
06 Cadillac Esc –
White
2
3
11
B/S NO 3-12 detail @ new store
before service 3/13, dents t/u
and interior 3/14 – this vehicle is
done and ready for service but
must have interior plastic covers
to protect leather repairs
T876
07 Honda Accord
- White
2
2
8
Sold Phillips 3/16 11:30 AM
T013
09 Ford F-250 Red
3
9
11
B/S estimate written $908 &
approved 3/12 - Everett
S918
09 Chevy Impala
- Red
3
9
9
B/S estimate written $144 &
approved 3/12 - Jesse
The notes section allows for clear communication of details on the status of a car
Rapid Recon Step Performance
Starting Date
2-01-2012
Ending Date
2-29-2012
Vehicle Detail
Fetch
Average Days in Recon
5.22
Customer Testimonials
AutoNation Team Nissan of Marietta, GA
“Rapid Recon is an absolute must for any successful dealership that needs reconditioning process accountability, efficiency and control. Now that we
automatically measure our reconditioning cycle times, we can manage to continually
improve performance in changing market conditions and resource constraints”. - Paul Richman, Used Car Director
Briggs Auto Group, Manhattan, KS
“We sell more than 600 used cars a month in three different cities with seven franchises. We have three large reconditioning centers and it was a nightmare to
track all of our cars. Rapid Recon allows our used car managers to keep track of the
cars without leaving their desks. Also, we are able to set expectations for ‘days-tothe-lot’ and provide bonuses for our recon managers based on quantitative data.” - Dwayne Miller, General Operations Manager
For more information on Rapid Recon, please contact:
Dennis McGinn, Founder
650.996.9551 or dennis@rapidrecon.com
www.rapidrecon.com