Know what’s holding it up.
See the missing part, unfinished repair or supplier delay behind the ready date. Re-plan the dependent work before a slot is wasted.
Workshop work ordersVehicle preparation software. Ready to sell.
Sooner.
Every day waiting for preparation ties up capital. FleetSuite connects inspections, reconditioning, parts, suppliers and final preparation—spotting delays before they hold up a sale. Keep costs under control, coordinate the work and give sales a clear view of when each vehicle will be ready. Less time waiting. More time selling.
Vehicle stock preparation trackingThe work takes time.
The work takes time.
The gaps don’t have to.
A part ordered late can push the repair back, miss the valeting slot and lose another day. FleetSuite brings the dependencies into view while there’s still time to act.
Illustrative preparation plan Estate car S-2074Same work. Same final checks.
MonTueWedThuFri
Inspection
Inspect
Parts & workshop
Repair
Cosmetic repair
Finish
Valet & photography
Present
Final checks
Ready
Two working days back on the forecourt.
Parts confirmed for Tuesday. Workshop and cosmetic work follow in sequence, with Wednesday’s finishing slot secured.
£36less holding cost
Illustrative plan: Friday to Wednesday, at £18 per day in holding costs. Sale readiness still depends on the work and final checks being completed.
Preparation cost trackingProtect the profit.
Protect the profit.
Before the sale.
A low purchase price is only the beginning. See quoted work, committed costs and supplier invoices against the vehicle—before extra preparation eats into the margin.
Bring a new estimate into the decision as soon as it appears. Sales can see its effect on expected profit, and preparation teams know what’s agreed.
See the full stock decisionS-2074 / Preparation budget£650
- Parts & mechanical work
- £280
- Cosmetic repair
- £180
- Valeting
- £90
- Photography
- £30
- Final checks
- £40
Planned preparation£620
Within budget£30
One preparation plan. Every cost against the vehicle.
Car dealer reconditioning softwareOne ready date.
One ready date.
Everyone working towards it.
The workshop, external suppliers and sales team each see the part that matters to them, with the same vehicle record connecting the work.
Catch cost creep early.
Compare expected and actual preparation costs as work progresses. Give the buying and pricing decision a current view of profit.
Preparation costsSell with a date you can see.
Keep sales informed as preparation moves forward. Photographs, stock readiness and customer handover plans stay connected to the work.
The complete dealer platformFrom acquisition to sale-readyPreparation.
Preparation.
Without the blind spots.
What does vehicle preparation software cover?
FleetSuite connects intake inspections, mechanical and cosmetic work, parts, suppliers, valeting, photography and final checks. Preparation progress and costs stay with the vehicle, so the dealership can see what remains before it is ready for sale.
Can we coordinate external preparation suppliers?
Yes. Include outsourced repairs, valeting and other preparation work in the same plan. Track supplier bookings, agreed costs and completion alongside your own workshop jobs, with dependencies visible to the team.
How does preparation affect the vehicle’s expected profit?
Preparation estimates, committed work and actual costs feed into the vehicle’s financial picture alongside acquisition and holding costs. That makes a change in cost visible while buying, pricing and sales decisions can still respond.
Does an earlier ready date mean skipping checks?
No. The opportunity is to reduce avoidable waiting between jobs. Required work and final checks still need to be completed before the vehicle is marked ready. Vehicle inspections and defect records stay connected to its history.
Less waiting. More selling.Get your next vehicle
Get your next vehicle
ready for its next owner.
See how FleetSuite can bring your preparation work, suppliers and costs into one clear plan—and get sale-ready stock in front of buyers sooner.
- Spot the delays between jobs
- Keep preparation costs visible
- Give sales a reliable view of readiness