Catalyst Computer Systems, a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) in the motorcycle industry has signed an exclusive contract with HPI to allow dealers access to vehicle ID checks.
Catalyst Computer Systems, a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) in the motorcycle industry has signed an exclusive contract with HPI to allow dealers access to vehicle ID checks.
This facility automatically supplies vehicle information to the dealer, including specifications and key dates in the vehicle’s life, simply by entering a registration number into the Catalyst system.
Jim Moffat, Catalyst’s sales manager, says: “By subscribing to this service, our dealers will benefit from a number of business efficiencies. For example, when booking in a bike previously unknown to the dealer, for either repair or service, accessing this data will both speed up the booking-in process and ensure the data captured is accurate. We think this will greatly enhance the functionality already offered by our DMS.”
When subscribing to the vehicle ID check service, dealers can also link to HPI via Catalyst for full HPI checks, which reveal a vehicle’s potential hidden history, such as plate transfers, theft, outstanding finance and write-offs.
Daniel Burgess, HPI’s automotive director, says: “HPI’s expertise in checks for the car market is unrivalled, and this knowledge is now available to motorcycle dealers through one of the leading suppliers of motorcycle DMS systems.”
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About HPI
Originally established in 1938, HPI Limited is a primary source of vehicle information for the UK motor industry and motoring consumer, which since August 2004 has been owned by Norwich Union. HPI encompasses both the HPI database of all UK road registered vehicle descriptions and histories, and the National Mileage Register which holds in excess of 85 million mileage readings.
Together, HPI and NMR represent the UK's largest vehicle information source, combining and interpreting data from government agencies, industry bodies, private organisations, the police and the general public. Registering with HPI helps companies to protect their financial interests in motor vehicles and a wide range of other mobile assets. HPI Checks give purchasers instant confirmation of whether vehicles are correctly described, known to be subject to outstanding finance or serious accident damage, or recorded as stolen or "clocked".
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(1) All prices include VAT and are correct as of 1st January 2006
(2) Mileage Data is not covered by The HPI Guarantee
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About RAC
With around seven million members, RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organisations, providing services for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections and checks, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists’ needs. RAC incorporates BSM, RAC Auto Windscreens, RAC Direct Insurance and HPI.
Aviva bought RAC in May 2005. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 14%.