sopp+sopp teams up with Wondle to combat unreported damage

sopp+sopp, the leading accident management company, has teamed up with damage detection specialist Wondle to launch an AI-powered inspection service for commercial fleets.

Using the Wondle app to inspect a car

Using the latest advances in AI and computer vision, the solution will help create a more proactive inspection model, identifying unreported damage, supporting driver training, and reducing off-hire costs.

“In many fleets unreported damage is only discovered when the vehicle lease ends, resulting in costly off-hire charges or an unexpected repair bill,” explains Callum Langan, Managing Director at sopp+sopp. “AI-inspection has an important role to play in helping fleets gain a complete picture of vehicle condition. This technology allows drivers and depot managers to complete regular, quick inspections that paint a realistic picture of fleet condition and support decision-making.”

It takes just three minutes to complete a vehicle inspection and get an instant condition report using Wondle’s AI-powered app. The technology guides the user through the inspection, automatically identifying and categorising damage based on fair wear and tear guidance.

Callum continued: “We’re already using the AI-inspection solution to support our fleet customers. One great example is a recent mid-term inspection, where we used the app to inspect 90 vehicles in a single day with excellent accuracy.

“Wondle identified previously unreported damage on more than 50 of the vehicles, providing individual reports instantly and a full trend report within 24 hours. The app delivered valuable insight to inform repair and driver training decisions without the time and cost implications of a standard inspection.”

Matt Cranny, Co-Founder & Director of Wondle commented: “Large fleets don’t have the time and resources to complete inspections for minor vehicle damage and calculate its financial impact.

“That’s why around half of vehicles incur a charge at the end of their lease period, with average costs now at £561 for vans. These costs are difficult to budget accurately, especially in the current market where long lead times on new vehicles are causing leases to be extended.

“Our AI-powered tool offers a simple, cost-effective solution to this problem. We’re looking forward to working with sopp+sopp to deliver improved visibility of fleet condition to its customers.”

Pete Thompson, Director of Product for Activate Group, sopp+sopp’s parent company, added: “Our product strategy is to develop data-driven products that support smart decision-making. Our partnership with Wondle is a great step forward in delivering this strategy, offering a proactive solution to help fleets understand and mitigate the cost of damage recharge.”