Frontline Services

Add Value to Your Vehicles

When your vehicles need work to be retail ready or ready for the auction lane, Manheim's Frontline Services will always save the day. We work smart and we work fast to ensure that your investment in reconditioning is well-timed and the added value helps power your profits.

 

Wizard Repairs

Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard is blazing the trail in cosmetic automotive reconditioning services, while continuing to expand the capabilities of its signature Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Process. Today, the company makes its mark by providing cutting edge solutions such as dent removal, minor paint and body, bumper repairs, wheel restoration, headlight brightening, interior repairs and more. By offering these cosmetic reconditioning services, large sellers of vehicles are able to get their cars Frontline Services quickly, so they sell their inventory faster, and at a higher profit margin.

Dealer Benefits

  • Dent Wizard's Cosmetic Reconditioning Services are provided at your location to help maintain Frontline Services inventory.
  • Dent Wizard's Catastrophe Services Team is recognized for its ability to quickly mobilize after a hail or other weather-related catastrophe.
  • Dent Wizard's PDR and reconditioning services can also serve as an added profit source for your dealership.
Assurance

The Assurance Vehicle Appearance Protection Program is one of the most appealing and profitable F&I packages assembled. It is a combination of the best that three automotive industry leaders have to offer. Ding and dent repairs are performed by Dent Wizard; exterior and interior protection is delivered by PermaPlate and tire and wheel coverage is provided by Sonsio.

Dealer Benefits

  • Additional revenue stream for dealerships.
  • One 'yes' to a package is easier to come by than three answers to individual F&I offerings.
  • Offers flexibility to your dealership and your customers by offering three package options.
Ding Shield

Ding Shield is an appearance protection service solution from Dent Wizard that can be sold by dealers to their customers and helps keep newly purchased vehicles in ding and dent free condition without any sanding or painting.

Dealer Benefits

  • Additional revenue stream for dealerships.
  • Value-added service can help save customers thousands in costly repairs.
  • Available in 3, 4 and 5 year plans.
 
Clean Team

Detailing

Manheim offers a range of Clean Team Customized Detail Services. From simple washing to the three levels of Clean Team Customized Detail Services (Value, Deluxe and Ultra), customers can select the service level that optimizes the cosmetic appearance of their vehicles. A new addition to the Clean Team service for 2008 is the Dealer Detail. This detail was specifically designed to meet the special needs of dealers.

Dealer Benefits

Clean shiny cars sell better and faster! Properly detailing a vehicle before the sale can result in a higher sales price and an increased sales percentage. A clean car has a higher perceived value to buyers regarding the vehicle's condition. Buyers who take advantage of Manheim's Clean Team process after the sale know that their vehicles are retail ready. Vehicles can be Frontline Services quicker which equates to more profit for dealers.

The Manheim Advantage

We sweat the details so you don't have to. Manheim sets itself apart from its competitors by offering a choice of three detailing levels. We also offer á la carte services that allow sellers to customize the detail process. Manheim works hard to alert buyers to the special attention detailed vehicles receive. Our merchandising program includes a signed Inspection checklist and mirror hangtag for detailed vehicles.

 

Mechanical and Auto Body Repairs

Light Mechanical Repairs

Manheim provides a full spectrum of mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicle makes and models. Mechanical checks typically review items of concern discovered by pre-sale Electronic Condition Reports or Post-Sale Inspections (PSI).

Dealer Benefits

Buyers benefit by repairing the items discovered prior to returning a vehicle to their location. Sellers can request that repairs are made prior to a sale. Using Manheim as a one-stop-shop for all light mechanical repairs means that a vehicle can be retail ready quicker. Manheim technicians are some of the most experienced in the industry and Manheim stands behind every repair.

The Manheim Advantage

Manheim has the largest and most efficient auction repair shops and repairs more vehicles annually than our competitors.

Our mechanics are the best equipped and most experienced. They can be trusted to perform all light to moderate repairs in a professional manner. Sellers can feel confident that the repairs made to a vehicle prior to the sale will equate to an overall better buying experience. The reputation of a seller whose vehicles are mechanically sound is very important.

Auto Body Repair

Manheim repairs and paints more vehicles annually than anyone else. We offer a full spectrum of auto body repair services, ranging from minor cosmetic repair to major collision damage. Our experienced repair shop team prepares repair estimates and completes quality repairs via a systematic, efficient process. State of the art equipment and proper training ensures that vehicles are repaired correctly.

Dealer Benefits

Sellers who use Manheim Auto Body Repair shops know that the repairs are done right! Buyers also benefit from the range of body repair services. Using Manheim for all of their reconditioning needs means the vehicles can be repaired in one location with less down time. Dealers without body repair shops can benefit from partnering opportunities without significant investment in employee costs, equipment or space.

The Manheim Advantage

Manheim has the most efficient Auto Body Repair process in the industry, enabling us to repair more vehicles annually than our competitors. At Manheim operating locations, our repair estimates are provided onsite by an experienced Manheim team, ensuring they are accurate so sellers can plan for their costs. Our proprietary processes yield solid, quality repairs.

Customers also value our highly efficient repair process because it cuts down on the time needed to prepare vehicles for auction. Manheim stands behind every repair.