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What happens to storm affected vehicles?March 17, 2010 ManheimFowles - ‘Mega Storm Affected Vehicle Auctions’ in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney featuring a large range of hail damaged cars After the recent wild weather experienced up and down the east coast of Australia, thousands of vehicle owners have been left with storm affected vehicles which were caught in the flash flooding or are now full of dents thanks to the massive hail stones that caused a trail of destruction across the eastern seaboard. We can all recall the news footage or the graphic images online and in the papers, but do you ever wonder where these storm damaged vehicles end up and how insurance companies manage the claims process? It might come as a surprise that most of these written off vehicles are sold at public auction, with a high proportion of them still drivable and re-registerable. It might be an even bigger surprise that a hail damaged car covered in dents that appears unrepairable can be repaired cost effectively using ManheimFowles’ Paintless Dent Removal methods. ManheimFowles are experts in providing ‘Catastrophe Management’ services to the Insurance industry in Australia and count many of the country’s top insurers amongst their customers. As such they are holding multiple ‘Public Mega Storm Affected Vehicle Auctions’ to sell thousands of storm damaged vehicles which have been written off. Auctions featuring storm damaged and hail damaged cars for sale be held at the following locations: The massive auctions are a chance for the public to pick up a bargain, with a wide variety of vehicles offered for auction. Many will have basic mechanical repairs carried out to them in order that they can be sold in drivable condition. Repairs effected often include the replacement of fluids and oils, filters, spark plugs and other minor work to ensure the mobility of each vehicle. Most cars are thoroughly detailed prior to sale. Other storm affected vehicles that are not drivable are also sold at auction and their condition is clearly indicated for customers interested in buying these cars. The auctions are held at ManheimFowles’ permanent auction facilities which can easily cater for the huge crowds expected as the company holds regular weekly public vehicle auctions at all sites attracting thousands of visitors. The sites boast undercover auction lanes and customer friendly facilities including cafés and plenty of free onsite parking. People seeking more information can visit www.manheimfowles.com.au for full vehicle listings and auction catalogues. Ends/.. Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Explained PDR uses state-of-the-art ‘SMARTRepair’ techniques carried out by professional, specialist technicians. The art of ‘massaging’ dents out of body panels can restore vehicles to original condition without time consuming and costly traditional panel beating. PDR is environmentally friendly and can be done at any location which makes it a perfect repair technique to support catastrophe management. ManheimFowles utilise PDR techniques extensively on behalf of Insurance companies to repair vehicles that may have been otherwise written off. Members of the public can also make use of these services to repair hail damaged cars they buy at auction using this cost effective repair technique. Close |
 ManheimFowles – ‘Mega Storm Affected Vehicle Auctions’ in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney featuring a large range of hail damaged cars. |
