Glass’s goes mobile with new vehicle valuation tool

Glass’s has launched a dedicated mobile website giving dealers access to a full range of tools to check and value vehicles while they are away from their desks. GlassNet Unlimited Mobile, which goes live this week, is an extension of the highly successful GlassNet Unlimited system.

Vik Barodia, Glass’s Dealer Sector Director, said: “GlassNet Unlimited Mobile marks a real step forward in bringing the latest technology to vehicle retailing, and puts the full power of Glass’s valuation services in the palm of dealers’ hands.

“Digital mobile technology is revolutionising the way dealers buy and sell cars. Mobile web use has tripled in the past 12 months and we expect to see 50 per cent month-on-month growth in dealers accessing our new service. The application will save time and money, helping to maximise profitability.”

Dealers using the dedicated mobile website will benefit from features including an instant VRM lookup facility and repair costs calculated using Glass’s comprehensive parts and labour database. Unlike other mobile valuations platforms, dealers on GlassNet Unlimited will not incur any additional costs for carrying out a valuation using GlassNet Unlimited Mobile.

Glass’s is also offering the gift of a market-leading touchscreen tablet to any dealer who places an order for the GlassNet Unlimited Mobile package including Glass’s Guide from launch until 31st December 2010, whilst stocks last.

In customer trials the feedback on the new service has been outstanding. Adam Richardson, director at J Richardson & Sons Ltd commented: “We are very impressed with the ease of access and the visibility of the straightforward data brought up instantly by each search. Thanks to GlassNet Unlimited Mobile, wherever my sales manager is, he only needs his mobile phone with him to carry out accurate valuations.”

The service features a thorough valuations process plus the ability to input data regarding the mileage, date of first registration and VIN. Dealers can check the vehicle’s technical data, making adjustments for features such as optional equipment, colour and MOT due date.