The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Taking place at Cox Automotive\u2019s Innovation Centre at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 20th<\/sup> March, it will feature a discussion panel talking about the use of AI in vehicle appraisal including Adrian Kelly of Cox Automotive, Phil Deegan of PAVE and Simon Jackson of VQS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also, Paul Hill of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) will update on his organisation\u2019s van grading programme, the economics of investing in vehicles to meet higher gradings, and the latest in conversion rates and stocking costs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Peter Lawton of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will examine new data showing the most common reasons for MOT failures and the implications for the remarketing sector.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Finally, Marc Thornborough of Auto Trader will provide a detailed examination of the current new and used car markets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Philip Nothard, chair at the VRA, said: \u201cVehicle inspections and valuations are at the very heart of the remarketing process and there have been a range of recent technological and organisational advances that are enabling new approaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u201cAt this meeting, we\u2019ll be looking at everything from new uses of AI in vehicle assessment to the initial impact of NAMA\u2019s van grading. It promises to be a session that will generate immediate ideas that our members can take back and apply to their businesses.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Further details about attending VRA meetings can be obtained by e-mailing info@thevra.co.uk.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"