Pub. 14 2015-2016 Issue 3

N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S I S S U E N O . 4 , 2 0 1 5 26 new jersey auto retailer prevention aspect of employing video surveillance and can significantly impact a dealership’s profit margin. Likewise, this information can potentially be a valuable informational asset for management to use in site-planning and staffing. REFUTING CLAIMS Another facet of video surveillance is being able to extract data from various on-site cameras to assist dealerships in disproving false claims. Vehicle damage can occur while being brought through the service lane during operational hours. Service lane solutions, via video surveillance, help dealerships look at the overall condition of the vehicle prior to service and note any pre-existing condition(s), thereby disproving erroneous damage claims. HOW INTELLIGENT DESIGN CAN HELP A DEALERSHIP’S ROI Like any business, dealerships are required to “do more with less.” Andwhile a video surveillance systemcan ensure assets and inventory will remain safe and secure, the technology can also clearly provide benefits and advantages to a dealership’s business processes and daily operations as well. With these advanced functions, dealerships can capitalize on the powerful potential of modern video surveillance tech- nology. Remote video monitoring provides broad benefits to an organization because surveillance cameras not only improve security; they also enhance operations, marketing efforts and customer service. This helps dealers maximize their investment. Ray Schenk is a Regional Sales Manager at Eyewitness Surveillance. For more information, please visit www.eyewitnesssurveillance.com. SECURITY  continued from page 24 Remote video monitoring provides broad benefits to an organization because surveillance cameras not only improve security; they also enhance operations, marketing efforts and customer service. This helps a dealership maximize its investment.