Success Story

Collision Repair Company Utilizes PNK for At-Home Repair Visits

Enabling Mobile Connectivity for At-Home Repairs

Details

Industry: Automotive
Use Case: Collision Repair
Solution: PNK

A leading collision repair company prides itself on doing the job right and making sure its clients are not only happy but safe as well. After sensing an underutilized section of the market, this company decided to create a mobile division to offer “at-home” repair services.

Challenge

Previously, the collision repair company was reliant on consumer-grade cellular hotspots to keep technicians and equipment connected during at-home visits. While the hotspots are relatively inexpensive, they are highly unreliable. Furthermore, their inability to deliver a steady connection cost the company $1,000 per automobile due to the inability to maintain a stable connection.

Solution

In order to receive reliable coverage to support their out-of-town customers, the collision repair company sought out an innovative solution from RCN Technologies: the PNK. This ruggedized network-in-a-box provides seamless 4G LTE coverage – even in remote and rural areas. Not only does the PNK provide broadband-like speeds and a signal capable of reaching up to 300 feet, but it also offers users the ability to outfit each Kit with the SIM card of their choice, ensuring they get the best coverage at all times.

Benefits

The results were instant – after switching to the PNK, the collision repair company saw increased revenue within three weeks. This success allowed management to plan an expansion for its mobile division to grow from four employees to ten by the end of 2023. Each mobile tech will be equipped with a PNK on board to provide customers with consistent, affordable service.

Reliable Connectivity

Compared to the cellular hotspots being used previously, the PNK dramatically increased technicians’ abilities to stay connected on job sites regardless of location. This not only improves customer satisfaction but it greatly reduces the time spent on each job, leading to higher profits and more jobs being completed in a given day.

Ruggedization

By being built inside of a highly durable, impact-resistant, and weather-proof housing, the PNK can be stowed in the back of a work truck or truck bed without worry of potential damage. Plus, with a battery that can support connectivity for over 10 hours on a single charge, technicians can work in the field without needing to find a charger or worry about losing connectivity.

Sustainable Growth

By working with RCN Technologies, the collision repair company has been able to drastically improve its services while keeping costs low, making it easier to offer customers exceptional services at an accessible price point. The PNK ensures that the company can continue to grow its business model and expand upon its newfound mobile division even further into the future.

Advantages Made Possible by the PNK

After integrating the PNK into its daily operations, the collision repair company noticed a slew of benefits to its mobile department, including:

Reliable Connectivity

The ability to conduct business when and where their customers need to

Ruggedization

The PNK easily withstands bumps and bruises from everyday travel

Enables Sustainable Growth

The customer was able to grow their mobile division with the PNK

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