FATEC Partners with Tchek to Simplify Fleet Vehicle Inspections

Press Release

Marseille, November 13, 2024

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FATEC Partners with Tchek to Simplify Fleet Vehicle Inspections

FATEC, the leading independent fleet management company, has joined forces with Tchek, a specialist in AI-powered vehicle inspection, to offer a groundbreaking vehicle condition assessment service. This collaboration combines the expertise of both companies to facilitate inspections and provide precise damage assessments, enabling optimal repair decisions and minimizing costs.

FATEC is enhancing its support for clients in vehicle refurbishment by integrating its technical expertise with Tchek's agile, high-performance tele-expertise solution. Tchek, a deep-tech company, leverages artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, further strengthening FATEC's service offering.

Three Key Opportunities to Reduce TCO

This partnership addresses several time-intensive scenarios for fleet managers, which are crucial for controlling repair costs.

1. Pre-lease Return Inspections: Using Tchek’s solution, FATEC can quickly identify vehicle damages that should be repaired before returning the car to the leasing company. Fleet managers also receive an expert report to compare with the lessor’s evaluation.
2. Employee Vehicle Transfers: During internal vehicle transfers, precise condition assessments help attribute damage responsibility to the appropriate drivers.
3. Accident Damage Assessments: In the event of an accident, the FATEC-Tchek solution estimates repair costs and determines whether repairs are preferable or a claim should be submitted to the insurer, based on the client’s coverage.

A Streamlined User Experience

For FATEC clients, Tchek’s solution will be accessible via the Copilot application through a “Bodywork” button, triggering a photo-based inspection process. Drivers are guided to capture photos using their smartphones, with visual aids ensuring correct angles and lighting. In just 3–5 minutes, they can capture 10–15 photos covering the entire vehicle.

“With smartphone photos, which are now high-quality enough, we can detect small scrapes or significant damage on a car and generate an accurate repair estimate,” explains Aurélie Carayon, FATEC’s Operations Director.

FATEC + Tchek = Double Check

“This partnership goes beyond simply using Tchek’s tool. It combines Tchek's AI capabilities with FATEC's human expertise to tailor results according to leasing companies' requirements,” notes Anton Fert, Tchek Co-founder.

Damage estimates generated by Tchek’s solution are reviewed by FATEC’s technical experts to ensure accuracy. “Once the estimate is verified, our technicians provide clients with recommendations. Depending on the case, they may suggest filing an insurance claim, returning the vehicle as is, or making repairs through FATEC’s certified network,” adds Aurélie Carayon.

Innovation for All Clients

This new service will be available to all FATEC clients by the end of the year through their driver application. Amid fleet management challenges, the goal is to save time for both managers and employees while enhancing the quality of advice for vehicle refurbishment.

“This partnership exemplifies FATEC's dynamism and its commitment to continuously innovating for its clients. Although now a mid-sized company, FATEC retains the agility that defines its decision-making and operations,” states Théophane Courau, FATEC President.

About FATEC

FATEC is France's leading independent corporate mobility manager, overseeing 170,000 vehicles for over 300 private and public clients. The company provides operational and technical fleet management across multiple countries, encompassing light vehicles, utility vehicles, industrial vehicles, and equipment. Supported by 280 employees, FATEC combines expert knowledge, custom tools, and tailored services to implement client strategies and coordinate relationships with drivers, internal services, and suppliers. FATEC integrates and analyzes all fleet data, guiding private and public fleets toward sustainable mobility.
Learn more at www.FATEC-group.com.

About Tchek

Tchek simplifies vehicle inspection and remarketing with proprietary imaging and AI technologies. This deep-tech company offers solutions tailored to the automotive, mobility, and insurance industries, including AI-assisted vehicle inspections that detect damage, assess severity, estimate repair costs, and generate detailed reports. These technologies, available via API or branded web applications, support remote or on-site inspections.

Tchek's Self-Inspection achieves over 95% user satisfaction and a detection accuracy rate of up to 95%. Its ALTO AI technology is available in more than 10 countries, making Tchek Europe’s leading provider of remote, AI-assisted digital inspections. Key clients include Toyota France, Emil Frey, Toyota Financial Services UK, CGI Finance, BCA Remarketing, and Volkswagen Financial Services France.
Learn more at www.tchek.ai.

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