Automotive Sector
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
KeyTracker has been the main provider of key management systems to the automotive industry for workshops, dealerships, garages, and private hire companies. Our Electronic Systems offer a key management solution designed to address the specific needs of the automotive industry, ensuring top-notch security and boosting efficiency.
KeyTracker’s mechanical products range from secure master cabinets to peg-in, peg-out boards to block boards. They each work together to pair keys to the correct vehicles on the forecourts, with the addition of secure matching key positions and authorised users. The mechanical solutions allow staff to identify vehicles quickly and easily, eliminating time spent searching for the right key while helping to reduce customer wait times.
Streamline Security for Your Automotive Business
Trace every move of every key or asset and gain complete accountability with detailed audit trails. Restrict access to vehicles or areas with assigned keys which means non-authorised personnel can’t risk your security. KeyTracker’s automotive key management systems will help to streamline and simplify all client processes, whether a large car dealership, an independent with a few cars, a depot, or a pre-delivery inspection centre. The KeyTracker product range features a wide var iety of solutions to keep track of keys and improve operational efficiency. Your auto garage or dealership likely has expensive tools and equipment. With RFID technology and advanced software, you can keep better track of these items. Administrators can then review who checked which items out, providing greater accountability and security.
Increase Productivity with Reliable Key Management
In businesses that rely on organisation skills to manage incoming and outgoing clientele, such as car dealerships or auto repair shops, inefficient key management can result in increased downtime. Valuable time is also spent waiting for access to keys or waiting for someone with access to those keys due to an inefficient system. The disorganisation can lead to confusion and mix-ups which could potentially affect your clients and future sales. When keys are lost or damaged due to poor management, the immediate solution is often the issue of replacements, which incurs additional costs.
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CASE STUDIES
ASTON MARTIN
The global brand, Aston Martin, is known for their style, luxury, performance, and exclusivity. They use the latest technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful styling to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury vehicles. With the vision to be the world’s most desirable, ultra-luxury British brand, Aston Martin has found success since establishing the brand in 1913.
CHALLENGES:
Before being introduced to the KeyTracker system, Aston Martin were using a locked cabinet with a manual T-card system to put keys in and to take them out. This standard system didn’t give them as much security as they were hoping for as they wanted to be able to quickly identify when a key’s missing and who is in possession of them at that very moment.
SOLUTIONS:
The company decided to purchase an electronic key management system after speaking with a sales team member, and hearing about all of the benefits that come along with it. Their system allows for easy traceability when a key is missing and therefore providing knowledge to the whereabout of the keys as well as who is in possession of them at that moment. In addition to this, multiple users can use the system at once which is a great advantage for the 20 technicians and admin staff.
RESULTS:
- Improved Efficiency
- Increased Security
“The KeyTracker system is more secure and allows us to see who is in possession of the keys. The process was easy to set up and the system has not let us down over the last year and a half. Aftersales are easy to contact and are polite and efficient.”
ARDEN MAIDSTONE BMW
Arden Maidstone is a privately-owned dealership in Maidstone, Kent. Their BMW range is boasting with many different models, proving to be a worthy competitor for similar dealerships. Since being in business, the esteemed dealership has provided an amazing range of impressive vehicles while also providing excellent customer service. The company continues to make it easier for their customers to choose their dream BMW, from their impressive vehicle range to their great finance and leasing plans.
OVERVIEW:
The prestige dealership thrives when it comes to their business management, however they needed a bit of assistance when it came to their key management. Before being introduced to KeyTracker they were using a system that carried many flaws, one being that it made it harder for the staff to keep things organised.
CHALLENGES:
Disorganisation, unprofessional, poor quality and time consumption are just a few of the disturbances that the company came across when Arden Maidstone was using their old system. They set up a process of writing on a little brown tag to manage their key system, however this eventually proved to be impractical and very difficult to monitor. This realisation pushed the company to speak with KeyTracker.
SOLUTIONS:
Arden Maiden spoke with a member of KeyTracker’s sales team, where they discussed what the company’s desires and requirements for a manageable key system were and fortunately, KeyTracker were able to come up with a perfect solution for them. They decided on one of the electronic key systems and felt that the Electronic Key Management would be a great fit.
Since installing the system, their key management has been a lot more organised and professional as they can now maintain and monitor the keys efficiently. So far, the system has provided the company with excellent service as well as great quality.
RESULTS:
- Improved Efficiency
- Increased Security
“The system makes things a lot more organised, and process driven as we can control it. It is used by our 50+ staff and KeyTracker has improved our day-to-day operations as it is great quality, excellent service and has a great range of products. The best thing about KeyTracker are the lovely people we have arranging our orders.”
IMOTORS
In 1970, McLaughlin; founder of the iMotors motor dealership, created a powerful community spirit immersed in human loyalty, which is currently run by his two sons. Priding themselves on consistency, the automotive company continues develop and follow through with the values of honesty, bravery, trust, and innovation. They have always been a fearless generation that moved with the times and promised to continue to do so.
CHALLENGES:
Before introducing KeyTracker, iMotors had a basic key management process: placing their keys onto a standard key hook panel. This process was swift and easy, but they didn’t keep their keys secure or organised. Due to the insecurity of this system, it was very easy for keys to be misplaced, taken home, or removed by an unauthorised person. In addition, the lack of organisation elongated the key retrieval process, making it harder to see what keys were unavailable at that particular time.
SOLUTIONS:
iMotors contacted KeyTracker for more information on the solutions and decided to purchase the mechanical peg-in, peg-out board. The system solved their disorganisation problem by creating a designated location for all keys and providing an immediate visual of them and their current user. The system secures all the keys as they cannot be removed without using an access peg, and they are only distributed to authorised users. Additionally, the board enforces accountability among the group as the access pegs are all personalised, allowing for quick and easy recognition of who has what key.
RESULTS:
- Improved Efficiency
- Increased Security
“KeyTracker are always very efficient, and extremely quick to respond to any of my queries. Aftersales always followed up if I ever needed anything more. I Highley recommended Simone from KeyTracker team, she is always a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend KeyTracker system, it has made the process of our team a lot more efficient and saves us time. We would like to bring this system into our service department soon.”
