Vehicle health check provider, autoVHC, has flagged an 8% increase in the number of vehicles being presented UK workshops in September.
AutoVHC sampled 500 UK dealerships, noting a 17% rise in vehicle health check completion rates in September, with the average site completing 205 full inspections, compared to July’s figure of 175. Based on the average invoice rate for the checks (£61), the firm says the additional activity added £1,830 in revenue for the month.
Chris Saunders, Business Unit Director at autoVHC, commented, “Previous data revealed a poor start to Q3, with dealerships missing out on a significant amount of aftersales work. The latest figures however are far more encouraging. While more vehicles are passing through workshops, the best news is that vehicle health check completion rates showed a marked increase at the end of the quarter. Service departments clearly seized more of the revenue opportunities presented to them
.“The generation of additional revenue during September is a welcome outcome where profits are concerned, especially given recent fears of a slowdown in vehicle sales. Moreover, it demonstrates that aftersales departments are placing a greater focus on ensuring processes are carried out effectively.”
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