Post #15 by v64paul » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:58 pm
we've just been introduced to daf-check. when we do an inspection on a customers vehicle we now go on line to fill in a virtual inspection sheet. a copy goes to daf and if the customer subscribes to it he recieves a copy via e-mail. the benefits are supposed to be entirely for the customer of course. ultimately VOSA will be able to access the database at the roadside and greatly assist them in choosing which vehicles to pick at random... i say at random with tongue in cheek because recently we have seen a lot of irish reg vehicles being pulled. with the info being instant there is of course no chance of being able to be flexible with the date on the paperwork if your truck should happen to miss it's service by a day (week) or two. daf are pretty sure that other manufacturers will have to follow as it's such a powerful tool for VOSA. at present as a service dealer we can see the records for any truck in the network, the customer can only have access if he subscribes at a cost of around £600 per year. bearing in mind that cost covers only one location, big companies like wincanton for example will obviously need more. it's likely to be compulsory eventually.
there are old fitters and bold fitters but no old bold fitters...