What is the reason behind the AFP Dealer Standard?
The AFP Dealer Standard has been created to give fleet operators the confidence that drivers will receive a comprehensive and safe handover of new vehicles.
Cars and vans are becoming ever more complex and fitted with increasingly sophisticated equipment. This means that both the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and driver handover of a new vehicle are becoming ever more critical.
The days when a driver could sit in a vehicle and familiarise themselves with all of its functions within a couple of minutes are long gone.
Safety, infotainment and other systems are often wide-ranging and complex, and require detailed and expert explanation.
In addition, drivers are taking delivery of their first electric vehicle (EV) and need more information and help, adding further layers of complexity.
The AFP Dealer Standard should be adopted by all corporate fleet dealers to support fleets and to promote best practice and as a benchmark for consistency of vehicle delivery.