Classic car data reimagined:

Challenge:
When preparing repair cost calculations and vehicle valuations, experts face the challenging task of researching vehicles and parts that are more than ten years old, which is very time-consuming and often does not lead to the desired results.

Solution:
With data from MDE Classic Cars & Parts, experts can now efficiently and systematically retrieve all the necessary vehicle and spare parts data with just a few clicks when assessing damage to classic cars. This pays off in terms of the quality and processing time of the reports.

Challenge:
Workshops are often confronted with the problem of receiving older cars for repair. However, for vehicles that are ten years or older, this is made more difficult by limited or even discontinued manufacturer spare parts supply. Often, spare parts for classic vehicles cannot be clearly identified or no supplier can be found.

Solution:
With data from MDE Classic Cars & Parts, workshops now have the necessary transparency regarding part availability and prices. Rare parts can be identified with just a few clicks, and an overview of all available suppliers (original part manufacturers, independent spare parts market, reproduction manufacturers) is provided.

Challenge:
Insurance companies face particular problems when processing claims for older vehicles: spare parts for vehicles over ten years old are often difficult to obtain, difficult to identify or expensive. This delays repairs, extends processing times and makes transparent communication with customers difficult. The result: higher processing costs and potential customer dissatisfaction.

Solution:
With data from MDE Classic Cars & Parts, insurance companies gain complete transparency regarding spare part availability and prices. Rare or hard-to-find parts can be identified in just a few clicks, and an overview of all relevant suppliers – from original parts manufacturers to the independent spare parts market and aftermarket manufacturers – facilitates quick decision-making. This speeds up repair processes, significantly reduces costs and makes claims handling more efficient, while increasing customer satisfaction.

Challenge:
Parts dealers face particular challenges in the market for older and classic vehicles. Demand for spare parts is fragmented, parts often cannot be clearly identified, and information on availability, market prices and suppliers is often incomplete or difficult to access. As a result, sales potential remains untapped and product range management is made more difficult.

Solution:
With data from MDE Classic Cars & Parts, parts dealers gain comprehensive market transparency for classic spare parts. Rare and hard-to-find parts can be clearly identified and offered in a targeted manner. Dealers benefit from a transparent overview of part availability, market prices and relevant suppliers – from original part manufacturers to independent spare parts dealers and reproduction manufacturers. This allows them to optimise their product range, pricing strategy and sales potential based on data.

Challenge:
Members of classic car clubs devote a great deal of time and passion to their vehicles. However, access to repair information, vehicle documentation, specialised workshops, experts, etc. is very fragmented, confusing and incomplete.

Solution:
The MDE Classic Cars & Parts database offers affiliated classic car clubs centralised access to all important information relating to their historic vehicles: from repair information and possible spare parts (including prices and availability) to classic car literature and press archives, as well as comprehensive directories of experts, workshops, associations and clubs.