What is SMART Repair?
SMART is an acronym for Small (to) Medium Area Repair Technology. In other words: tools and methods to repair minor cosmetic damages.
These include repair techniques for interior repairs, glass repairs, wheel refurbishment, dent repair, and spot repair. Repairs take less time to fix and requires fewer resources, making them not only cost efficient but highly profitable.
HBC system SMART repair is cosmetic damage repair made
QUICK AND SIMPLE
Literally one hour repairs! Small to medium sized cosmetic repairs take less time to fix and requires fewer resources.
GREEN
Sustainability is the key driver of innovation. Our Repair not Replace philosophy is the greener, faster, and more cost-effective alternative most customers prefer.
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Compared to conventional repairs, SMART repairs offer high standard repairs at lower costs and on a same-day basis. Meaning it is more convenient for the customer.
PROFITABLE
We have done the math, and for a typical workshop, performing just one 30-minute repair a day means an increased profit of €2000 a month. Just one repair!
Why should YOU offer SMART Repairs?
Statistics show that approximately 40% of the cars that enter a workshop for service and maintenance have 2,2 minor cosmetic damages that are never repaired. Most often because of high costs and inconvenience to the owner.
Different types of SMART Repair:
It is completely up to you whether you want to be proficient in and able to do repairs with all the HBC SMART repair systems or you prefer to specialize in one or two systems. There is a broad spectrum to choose from – depending on your business plan. Click the individual systems below for detailed information:
| Fabric seats, carpets, headliner repair | |
| Repair Time (est.) 35 min. | Repair price Europe 60-150 Euro |
| Leather, vinyl, plastic, trim repairs | |
| Repair Time (est.) 60 min. | Repair price Europe 130-300 Euro |
| Spot Repair - hand size / less than 1 panel | |
| Repair Time (est.) 40 min. | Repair price Europe 85-300 Euro |
| Windscreen - Stone chips / small cracks | |
| Repair Time (est.) 10 min. | Repair price Europe 30-50 Euro |
| Headlight Repairs - 5 year warranty | |
| Repair Time (est.) 30 min. | Repair price Europe 50-80 Euro |
| Alloy Wheel Repair | |
| Repair Time (est.) 30-60 min. | Repair price Europe 70-150 Euro |
| Dent Removal | |
| Repair Time (est.) 10 min. | Repair price Europe 50-80 Euro |
| Air Cleaning - Odour removal | |
| Repair Time (est.) 20 min. | Repair price Europe 30-60 Euro |
| Caravan Dent | |
| Repair Time (est.) 90 min. | Repair price Europe 500 Euro |
| GlassCoat - Paint protection | |
| Application time 60 min. | Price Level Europe 190-300 Euro |
| All in One - Full Smart Repair Solutions | |
| Modular Trolleys | Tailor designed for Technicians |
A chance to tap into another market.
The number of structural damages is decreasing, because the automotive industry is rapidly introducing technology that helps avoid accidents.
If you take a look at damages in general, around 80% can be categorized as cosmetic damages – not just from accidents but from wear and tear; such as faded headlights, distressed leather seats, stone chips to the windscreen, or kerbed alloy wheels. This is potentially additional profit for your workshop or dealership.
It’s cheaper all around. Sort of a win-win.
Insurance companies will prefer SMART repairs over traditional repairs - sending more business your way.
You get a bigger chunk of the market, since studies show that more than 40% of all vehicles drive around with one or more minor damages that never gets fixed because of the price and the inconvenience.
We have done the math, and for a typical workshop, performing just one 30-minute repair a day means an increased profit of €2000 a month. Just one repair.
A good customer retention tool.
You can use SMART repairs to increase customer satisfaction. Compared to conventional repairs, SMART repairs offer high standard repairs at lower costs and on a same day basis. Meaning it is less expensive and more convenient for the customer.
Let us compare: Traditional repair vs. the SMART way.
The traditional way of repairing dings and dents and scratches would often involve a lot of time spent disassembling and reassembling, maybe transportation to a sub supplier – like a paint shop - and definitely a request for a courtesy car for the customer. Making it inconvenient and time consuming for both the customer and the repair shop.
Where to offer SMART repairs.
Remember to consider your 4 P’s: Product, Price, Promotion, and Place. HBC system can help you cover all four; quality products from ONE supplier + cost effective set-up and help to calculate Return of Investment + SMART Repair Marketing packages customized for your place of business.
✓ Auto Repair Centers
✓ Car detailer
✓ Used car operation
✓ Car valeting business
✓ Carwash
✓ Bodyshop
✓ Tyre Centers
✓ Shop-in-shop
✓ Mobile service
✓ Stand-alone shop
Every successful, long living business starts with a plan.
HBC system can help you with your business plan and help you set up your new business.
SURFACE PROTECTION,
DETAILING AND CLEANING
PRODUCT RANGE
for paint, wheels, glass and interior.
Looking to expand?
HBC Coating offers a full range of custom designed protection and cleaning products for paint, wheels, glass and interior. These products form our PROTECTION SHIELD range.
The products are powered by the Coating Warranty App. The app makes it possible to easily issue a warranty, once the coating or polish has been applied. This app also notifies the customer when a warranty is about to expire and reminds them to get a new treatment. A revolutionary approach to customer retention.
Why choose HBC system as your SMART Repair supplier?
We are the global market leader with a comprehensive product range – operating in more than 80 countries. It’s a total business solution – from equipment to training to marketing to new business development.
20 years of experience in designing, producing, selling, and perfecting tools for SMART repair have made us experts in providing quality tools for professional craftsmanship.
