With capacity for 2,500 vehicles at the Mönchen Gladbach vehicle processing site, and transporting over 34,000 vehicles annually, finding efficiencies and improved accuracy in the vehicle inspection process, especially in Vehicle Inspections, was key.
Overview
SLC GmbH, located in Mönchengladbach, manages over 34,000 vehicles annually, with up to 2,500 on-site at any given time. Faced with a manual, time-consuming appraisal process that strained resources and introduced delays, Suloja turned to a drive though damage inspection solution to deliver greater operational efficiency.
Objectives and Challenges
The project was initially launched as a pilot at the Suloja operation—on behalf Suloja’s vehicle leasing and fleet management partner and their certification provider. The objective was to digitise the existing manual inspection process already producing certified appraisal reports, to increase process efficiency and reduce inspection costs.
It was clear that Implementing advanced technologies into the vehicle inspection process would optimise the overall workflow, but needed to take into account several factors:
Labour-intensive inspections: Certified damage appraisals were being conducted manually, resulting in high costs and slower turnaround times.
Site logistics: Installing a scanning solution required careful planning to ensure optimal placement and performance under varied lighting and traffic conditions.
System integration: Any solution had to integrate seamlessly with Suloja’s internal systems to ensure immediate access to inspection data.
The InstaScan Solution
Suloja implemented a modular, AI-powered drive-through scanner, capable of handling high vehicle volumes with speed and accuracy:
5–10-second scan times at speeds of up to 5 mph, supporting over 2,000 vehicle scans daily
Multi-angle articulated cameras provide complete exterior coverage, capturing high-resolution data for precise damage detection
Scalable modular options allow for tyre, alignment, and underbody inspection, ensuring future adaptability
For systems integration it was also important that inspection report data could be pushed to the inspection platform systems, and appraisals be issued swiftly following the inspection process.
Key Benefits and Results
30% reduction in processing time per vehicle, enabling staff to reallocate their focus to higher-value operational tasks
70% decrease in certified appraisal costs, significantly reducing reliance on external contractors
As noted by Luke Suloja, Owner of SLC Suloja Lager Centre GmbH:
“The InstaScan scanner enables us to quickly and reliably record the status of vehicles at our compound. Damage is automatically documented, making it easier for us to manage thousands of vehicles.”
Strategic Benefits
Increased throughput and consistency, enhancing operational planning and execution
Improved cost efficiency, freeing up budget for further investment in automation
Streamlined digital integration, with real-time inspection data available immediately upon scan completion
Conclusion
By adopting InstaScan, Suloja has significantly improved the speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of its vehicle inspection process. What was once a labour-intensive bottleneck has become a streamlined, data-driven advantage—positioning Suloja for continued growth in a competitive automotive remarketing landscape.
About Suloja
SLC Suloja Lager Centre GmbH is part of the Suloja Group, a logistics and vehicle transport specialist headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany. As the group’s dedicated storage and compound services provider, SLC offers secure, short- and long-term vehicle storage across professionally managed facilities.
With capacity for over 2,500 vehicles, and transporting over 34,000 vehicles annually, the company supports both private and commercial clients with integrated vehicle handling services, including storage, tracking, transport coordination, and compound management.
SLC forms part of the broader Suloja logistics network, enabling seamless end-to-end solutions for vehicle dispatch, delivery, and fleet logistics throughout Germany and neighbouring markets.
