NEWKID 28,928 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Around 6 months ago I was asked by a friend I hadn't seen for years to look at a new idea he had. I've got to be fair the lads a genius, he runs a very successful alarm and surveillance company and is a computer whizz. The idea he had was a car scanning booth for the hire car companies, he had the technology but not the design for the steel frame and cladding etc. we came up with a design and started on a prototype, we built the whole thing in his yard it was 8m longx 5m wide x3 m high, the idea was put to Avis and they asked for a trial, we sent the thing whole to heathrow and it is being used now, the 2nd 1 goes to heathrow on Monday. If they work ( which they do) they could go into every Avis plant around the country........ Anyone traveling out of heathrow there called Auto Scan, I'm exited about this one ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickmck 716 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 so what does it do ?????????????????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrCh 856 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Around 6 months ago I was asked by a friend I hadn't seen for years to look at a new idea he had. I've got to be fair the lads a genius, he runs a very successful alarm and surveillance company and is a computer whizz. The idea he had was a car scanning booth for the hire car companies, he had the technology but not the design for the steel frame and cladding etc. we came up with a design and started on a prototype, we built the whole thing in his yard it was 8m longx 5m wide x3 m high, the idea was put to Avis and they asked for a trial, we sent the thing whole to heathrow and it is being used now, the 2nd 1 goes to heathrow on Monday. If they work ( which they do) they could go into every Avis plant around the country........ Anyone traveling out of heathrow there called Auto Scan, I'm exited about this one ....... its a great idea but cant see me making a return so on that note "i'm out". 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 What does it scan for ......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,928 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 It scans for any scratches, bumps etc in the hire car. When you take the car out it gives you a print out and when you return you get a print out. It uses 9 high tech cameras ( not my part I'm not a techy) which view the car from every angle. There is no margin for argument, unlike the bloke with a clip board which always results in arguments. At the moment it costs avis alone 60k a month in insurance disputes this will eradicate that. It only takes 4 seconds to scan and your on your way. I think in heathrow alone there are 400 hire cars rented from avis a day so that's a lot of wasted time for someone withs clip board. I'll get some photos up later when I'm on a pc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 sounds good....good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrCh 856 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 if your looking for backing speak to rob190364 mate he's not short of a few quid. It seems a quality idea to me. All the best with it and I'll watch out for you on dragons den. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Very Innovative..Best of luck buddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,928 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Cheers lads, the 2 at heathrow will be trailed for a couple of months and then who knows, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,928 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Very Innovative..Best of luck buddy. Thanks, my mate is the technical brains it is his idea, the frame and inside and out finish is our bag, a lot of structural design has gone in so we can lift the unit whole onto a low loader, also the internal finish is critical. Its a very smart looking bit of kit, but the technology is the key. The beauty in doing it as a whole unit Is we deliver to site and with in half a day it is operational, if it went in pieces we would need 8 days to erect and clad inside and out + fit out the cameras etc. it's a big selling point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I am pretty sure you will have other car hire firms knocking on your door very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxfan 479 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 If you have'nt already, take out a patent or they will have it off you in no time. Beliieve me i know. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,918 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good luck with it mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,928 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Patent is sorted thanks mate, the technology is covered, it would be hard on the frame etc, it's cost us a few bob, but the signs are good. Night hunter: hertz and thrifty are watching with interest.... Big meeting on tues fingers crossed.... Cheers lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Patent is sorted thanks mate, the technology is covered, it would be hard on the frame etc, it's cost us a few bob, but the signs are good. Night hunter: hertz and thrifty are watching with interest.... Big meeting on tues fingers crossed.... Cheers lads Hope it goes well for you mate ,its good to hear when someone gets a break in this economic climate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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