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DataScan Field Services Selected to Conduct Audi’s Certified Pre-owned Quality Assessments

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--DataScan Field Services (DFS), the largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection company in the industry, has been selected to conduct Certified pre-owned quality assessments for Audi of America, Inc.

Working with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certified programs for nearly a decade, DFS is uniquely positioned to provide leading-edge Certified pre-owned vehicle inspection and audit programs. Since its inception, DFS has implemented programs for numerous OEMs and successfully managed over 45,000 certified vehicle inspection audits. The experience the company has gained, coupled with 500 field specialists, makes DFS a leader in managing Certified pre-owned inspection and audit programs.

DataScan Field Services consultative approach is ideal for an organization like ours as it provides our dealers with feedback on Audis reconditioning standards, proper documentation requirements, and best practices, said Rienhard Fischer, Director of Sales Planning and Distribution, for Audi of America. A successful audit and inspection program goes beyond inspecting vehicles and auditing paperwork. It includes meeting with management at the dealership and making recommendations in addition to providing Audi audit information on a local, regional and national level.

We are thrilled about the opportunity to provide Certified pre-owned Quality Assessments for Audi of America. Audi is a leader in retail Certified programs and we are pleased to be providing them with services to ensure that their Certified standards are applied consistently throughout the country, said Brent Sergot, Vice President and General Manager, DataScan Field Services. At DFS, we work diligently to create business processes that exceed our customers expectations while providing them with unparalleled service and programs that enhance their business, he added.

About DataScan Field Services (DFS)

DataScan Field Services (DFS) (www.datascanfieldservices.com) is the largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection company in the industry. DFS combines Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS), Nationwide Audit Services (NAS), Manders Appraisal and Groupe Quadrex into a single organization operating an international network of field specialists which provide floorplan audit and vehicle inspection services to major companies throughout North America. DFS leverages its experienced associates and technological expertise to continually enhance their service offerings. With offices in Atlanta, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, DFS delivers best-in-class audit and inspection solutions while leveraging its experience, scale, technological expertise, and customer-first attitude to produce exceptional results for its clients.

Audi of America, Inc.

Audis history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3 compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4 sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7 performance SUV; and the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8 performance sedans.

Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and markets a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Györ, Hungary; and Changchun, China (local market only). The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.