Technology division to ‘accelerate’ defleet and remarketing process

A dedicated technology division under the TechInspect brand has been launched by Hudson Kapel to streamline defleet and remarketing processes.

Powered by technology from Reemaq, TechInspect offers a fully integrated solution for inspecting, valuing and managing assets.

A configurable, end-to-end digital workflow, Hudson Kapel says it supports everything from vehicle inspections and workshop operations to asset tracking and management.

It handles thousands of vehicles each month across various sectors, including fleet, rental, auction, and heavy equipment, it added.

TechInspect is designed to flex around each organisation’s specific processes. Users can tailor inspection templates, process steps and pricing logic to individual end-customer requirements.

Accessible via iOS and Android apps, the system guides users through each stage of an inspection, from gate-in checks to end-of-lease assessments.

These include capturing mileage, fuel levels, tyre and wheel condition, priced damage, and even weather and driver condition.

Guided prompts aim to ensure that items, such as electric vehicle (EV) cables and parcel shelves, are not missed.

The platform integrates with 360° imaging systems and generates real-time inspection reports. It also supports industry-standard assessments aligned with NAMA and BVRLA grading protocols.

Simon Withey, director at Hudson Kapel, said: “With TechInspect, we’ve developed a smart, scalable platform that helps fleet operators make faster, more informed decisions.

“It’s about transforming complex tasks into simple, structured workflows that anyone can follow.”

To accelerate the remarketing process, completed inspections and imagery are automatically pushed to auction platforms.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is also being embedded, with upcoming features set to offer predictive repair decisions based on condition and cost-benefit analysis.

An audit tool to assess inspector performance and consistency is also in development.

TechInspect is central to Hudson Kapel’s wider digital transformation strategy. The company has invested more than £1 million in a new online auction platform with the goal of reducing the time from listing to sale and delivery.

AI, it says, is also enhancing the platform’s capabilities, enabling automated valuations and intelligent vehicle-to-buyer matching based on historical data and purchasing behaviour. Combined with insights from HPI checks and internal inspections, the technology supports smarter risk management and more confident decision-making, it added.

Hudson Kapel’s infrastructure includes purpose-built facilities and secure storage for premium vehicles.

“We’ve built this platform with every user in mind from yard operatives to board-level decision-makers,” added Withey. “Our clients don’t just see us as a tech vendor.

“They value the configurability, real-time insights and ability to plan resources more effectively by understanding volumes and identifying process pinch-points.”